Hotel Trade Group Calls for Mask Mandate on Guests — Finally
Photo Credit: The American Hotel & Lodging Association this week announced key measures to combat coronavirus at hotels, emphasizing the need to wear masks in public spaces. Pexels / Gustavo Fring
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The U.S. hotel industry is pursuing what the U.S. government should have considered from day one of the pandemic: a comprehensive, national preventative measure against the spread of coronavirus.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association Thursday pushed for vital travel safety practices at hotels amid rising coronavirus case counts in Sun Belt states that initially led the U.S. hotel industry’s recovery.
The AHLA’s new “Safe Stay Guest Checklist” outlines key practices for guests to travel safely in U.S. hotels during the pandemic. Measures include requiring guests to wear masks in all public areas, utilizing contactless check-in and payment features, and opting out of daily housekeeping during a stay.
The announcement came one day after the organization lobbied the Trump administration, the National Governor’s Association, and the United States Conference of Mayors on a standardized mask mandate across all 50 states.
These moves come in response to the variety — and sometimes conflicting —coronavirus precautions issued by state and municipal governm
