Partner Toolkit
June 1, 2020 - 6
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the tourism and hospitality industry understands the importance of implementing new safety measures. As both the community and visitors express their desire to get back into your business, it’s important to be prepared to welcome guests safely and to also ensure that your employees are safe.
We recognize that each type of business is different and while each type of business will require its own plan, there are also some general health and safety guidelines that can be applied to all businesses:
• Employees and guests are encouraged to wear masks/face coverings while interacting with others
• Touch-free and contactless payment/check-in options when possible
• Place plexiglass or other barriers between employees and customers where practical and clean these screens regularly
To help our partners re-open, Discover DeKalb has put together a list of industry-specific resources in one place.
Hotel Resources
— Georgia Hotel Lodging Association (GHLA) Resource Page
— American Hotel Lodging Association (AHLA) Resource Page
— AHLA Safe Stay – Industry-wide hotel cleaning standards, toolkit, guidelines and resources
— AHLA Questions & Answers for planning and return to occupancy
— The Growth Works – Hotel Emergency Toolkit
— Public Pool Re-Opening Guidelines – Public swimming pools will be allowed to reopen as Gov. Brian Kemp’s newest executive order takes effect. Pools must adhere to the strict set of guidelines that dictate how other places may operate, and that they are subject to bans of more than 10 people where six-foot distances between individuals cannot be maintained.
“They can reopen if they comply with all applicable requirements,” a statement from the governor’s office said. “Operators need to contact their local health department to determine if and when they need an inspection, what local mandates apply, etc. The Governor’s order still requires that, even if they are open, users must comply with social distancing mandates, and the large gathering ban applies where more than ten people in a single location must maintain at least six feet between each person.”
The following additional resources are available that address swimming pool operation and maintenance:
Georgia Department of Public Health – COVID-19 Guidance – Public Swimming Pools (May 12, 2020)
CDC – Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During COVID-19
CDC – Water Transmission and COVID-19
CMAHC – COVID-19 Pandemic Resources for the Aquatics Industry
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance – Coronavirus Update
Restaurant Resources
— Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) Resource Page
— Georgia Restaurant Association Reopening Guidance (Updated 5/12 to reflect key amendments to Governor Kemp’s Executive Order)
— National Restaurant Association (NRA) Resource Page
— NRA Industry Blueprint for Recovery
— U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
— U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
— CDC – What Grocery and Food Retail Workers Need to Know about COVID-19
— Georgia Department of Health – Guidance for Restaurants with Dining Room Seating
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Additional Resources
DeKalb County Chamber – Path Forward 3—Day Transition Plan
City of Chamblee – Coronavirus Resource Page
City of Tucker – Coronavirus Resource Page
City of Doraville – Coronavirus Resource Page
U.S. Travel Association Emergency Preparedness & Response Coronavirus Toolkit
U.S. Travel Association – Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers
OSHA – Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for Covid-19
CDC – Consideration for Public Pools, Hot Tubs and Water Playgrounds
IAPPA (The Global Association for the Attractions Industry) – Reopening Guidance – Considerations for the Global Attractions Industry