Reopening Resources

As everyone begins to anticipate the reopening of our economy, various companies and organizations are beginning to share how they plan to operate while following social distancing best practices. These plans provide a helpful resource on how to approach your reopening efforts. 

Proposed Guidelines for Convention Center, Hotel Meetings & Events | State & Local | Hotels | Attractions | Museums | Restaurants, Breweries, Wineries | Retail | Events & Venues

Proposed Guidelines for Convention Center, Hotel Meetings & Events

Due to the importance of convention, meetings and events to our tourism economy, several leading organizations have developed safe and responsible reopening plans.

• Convention Center proposed guidelines
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  SDCC_Reopening-Guide_VERSION-091620.pdf (5.66 MB)
• Hotel meetings proposed guidelines
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  Meetings-Events-Safe-Reopening-Plan-Rev-002.pdf (637.39 KB)
• proposed guidelines for public events 
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  San-Diego-Event-Coalition-Reopening-Guidelines.pdf (3.11 MB)
• California Association for Private Events proposed guidelines
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  CAPE-Private-Event-Indusry-COVID-19-REOPENING-GUIDELINES-v6.17.20-DRAFT.pdf (893.13 KB)
• California Hotel & Lodging Association - Clean + Safe Guidelines for Meetings and Events
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  CHLA-Meeting-Guidance-10.19.20-pdf.pdf (3.11 MB)
• Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide

State of California

The State of California created a Resilience Roadmap detailing plans for reopening the state, including industry-specific guidelines for Phase 2.

• Hotels for leisure business
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  guidance-hotels-lodging-rentals.pdf (248.61 KB)
  , including their pools
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  covid19poolguidance.pdf (210.17 KB)
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• Bars, breweries and wineries
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  guidance-restaurants-bars.pdf (248.61 KB)
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• Museums, zoos and aquariums
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  guidance-zoos-museums.pdf (248.61 KB)
  , including Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo.
• Family entertainment venues
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  guidance-family-entertainment.pdf (248.61 KB)
  such as arcades, miniature golf and bowling alleys.
• Outdoor activities including campgrounds, fishing and charter boats
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  guidance-campgrounds.pdf (248.61 KB)

County of San Diego

The County of San Diego has the following reopening checklists:

• Safe Reopening Plan
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  SafeReopeningPlanTemplate.pdf (928.76 KB)
  This checklist plan currently does not need to be submitted but should be completed and displayed on the front door of the business. The stages for reopening can be found Golf courses
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  golf-course-protocol.pdf (239.14 KB)
• Parks and beaches
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  golf-course-protocol.pdf (239.14 KB)
• County COVID-19 updates and resources
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  parks-beaches-social-distancing-protocol.pdf (836.19 KB)

San Diego International Airport

• The San Diego International Airport released a set of Let's Go Safely protocol infographic here
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  C-19_Comm-Media-Info-Graphics-V4FIN.pdf (2.64 MB)
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City of San Diego

• Farmers’ Market guidelines
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  County-Letter-re_COVID-19-hotels-05.22.2020_V2.pdf (61.5 KB)
  that provide a roadmap for outdoor events.
• The Downtown San Diego Partnership provided proposed guidelines
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  20200430_DowntownPartnership_ReopeningGuidelines.pdf (197.16 KB)
  for safely reopening businesses.
• The San Diego Convention Center detailedreopenin
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  draft-sdcc-reopening-guide-080520.pdf (5.42 MB)
  g guide
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  draft-sdcc-reopening-guide-080520.pdf (5.42 MB)
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• The San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation created a guidelines for street closure permits
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  June-16-2020-Expanded-Outdoor-Dining-and-Retail-City-of-San-Diego-Special-Events-Street-Closure-Additional-Guidelines.pdf (121.13 KB)
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• The City of San Diego created guidance for artisan retail markets and special events
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  9.24.20-Craft-and-Artisan-Retail-Markets-City-of-San-Diego-Special-Events-Additional-Guidelines.pdf (118.74 KB)
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Hotels

The hotel industry is working on operational and sanitation improvements that are designed to ensure guest and employee safety while providing peace of mind and a positive experience.

• The California Department of Public Health created a document that provides insight for hotels on how to ensure workers and customers stay safe and healthy in Phase 2 opening: COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Hotels and Lodging
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  guidance-hotels.pdf (248.61 KB)
• The American Hotel & Lodging Association is working on its guidance
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  CHLA-Hotel-ReOpening-Guidance-V2.pdf (4.76 MB)
  and a checklist
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  CHLA-Hotel-Clean-Safe-Checklist-V2.pdf (86.37 KB)
  for reopening.
• A variety of hotel chains have released their reopening strategies, including:
  • Wynn Hotels
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    Wynn-Health-Plan.pdf (207.04 KB)
  • Hilton CleanStay
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    Wynn-Health-Plan.pdf (207.04 KB)
  • MGM Resorts International 7 Point Plan
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    seven-point-safety-plan.pdf (0 bytes)
  • Airbnb Cleaning Protocol 
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    seven-point-safety-plan.pdf (0 bytes)

Major Attractions

• San Diego’s attractions—including SeaWorld, Legoland, the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park and the USS Midway—have developed a reopening health and safety plan
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  San-Diego-Attractions-Reopening-Health-Safety-Plan-FINAL-5.5.2020.pdf (927.29 KB)
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• Six Flags introduced aSafari Park created a Reopening Plan
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  Reopening_Plan_updated_6.20.pdf (7.19 MB)
  detailing the changes that they have put in place to ensure guest safety.

Museums

• The American Alliance of Museums has a reopening resource guide
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  Considerations-for-Museum-Reopenings-5.4.2020.pdf (208.26 KB)
  and list of sample reopening plans.
• Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Kansas Route 66 Visitors Center
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  Reopening-Plan.Baxter-Springs.2020-1.pdf (173.23 KB)
• Children’s Museum of Manhattan
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  Reopening-Plan.Childrens-Museum-of-Manhattan-NY.2020.May_.pdf (587.09 KB)
• Discovery Park of America
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  Reopening-Plan.Discovery-Park-of-America-TN.2020.May_.pdf (577.96 KB)
• Everhart Museum
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  Reopening-Plan.Everhart-Museum-PA.2020.May_.pdf (324.8 KB)
• Japanese Friendship Garden Society of San Diego
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  Reopening-Plan.Japanese-Friendship-Garden-SD.2020.May_.pdf (0 bytes)
• Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Covid-19 Virus Response Plan
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  2020_04_30_PRNAM_COVID_19_response_plan_FINAL_V1.3.pdf (393.63 KB)
• Texas Historical Commission
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  Reopening-Plan.Texas-Historical-Commission.2020.May_.pdf (516.31 KB)

Restaurants, Breweries and Wineries

• National Restaurant Association
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  NRA-COVID19-Reopening-Guidance.pdf (3.28 MB)
• California Restaurant Association
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  Recommendations-for-Re-Opening-Restaurants-5_6.pdf (176.35 KB)
• Safe Onsite Dining Plan for Restaurants/Food Facilities
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  covid19sdsafeonsitediningplan_en.pdf (175.1 KB)
• COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Dine-In Restaurants
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  guidance-dine-in-restaurants.pdf (248.61 KB)
• Restaurant/Food Facility Operating Protocol
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  covid19sdrestaurantoperatingprotocol_en.pdf (514.79 KB)
• Restaurant Opening Posters
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  covid19sdrestaurantreopeningposters_en.pdf (458.19 KB)
  
  
  

Retail

The National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association have provided recommendations

about phasing retail operations and implementing best practices for social distancing.

 

Events & Venues

• Event Safety Alliance
• International Live Events Association COVID-19 Resources

Certifications

• Global Biorisk Advisory Council

U.S. Travel Association

• U.S. Travel put together industry guidelines
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  HealthandSafetyGuidance.pdf (2.74 MB)
  to help ensure the health and safety of travelers.

Industry COVID-19 Toolkits

• Visit California 

• Cal Travel

• U.S. Travel Association

• Destinations International