Going Maskless & Hospitality Infrastructure Strains
This week’s major news is – of course – the CDC announcement that fully vaccinated Americans can stop wearing masks and maintaining social distance in most settings — both indoors and outdoors. While this is great news for attractions, it’s going to take some adjusting with your team. Plus – as demand surges at attractions, the support infrastructure of tourism is straining.
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Going Maskless
Via NPR “Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.”
According to CNN, “employers can mandate workers get vaccinated and require proof of inoculation before they return to the office. But federal protections allow for some exceptions.”
Even vaccinated individuals must cover their faces and physically distance when:
- visiting doctors’ offices, hospitals or long-term care facilities like nursing homes.
- traveling by bus, plane, train or other modes of public transportation.
- going to transportation hubs like airports and bus stations.
- visiting prisons, jails or homeless shelters.
Universal’s Response
“Starting Saturday, May 15, guests will no longer be required to wear face masks when outdoors at Universal Orlando Resort. However, face coverings will still be required indoors and when on attractions.” Read the full statement here.
Our Takeaways
- Decide if you must ask staff.
- Train managers not to ask ‘Why.’
How Other Attractions Are Dealing
Hollywood bowl is separating vaccinated and non vaccinated patrons. “Guests will be required to show a negative COVID-19 test result and a photo ID upon entry.”
Meanwhile in NoHo, a bar is reopening as a private club, allowing them to ask for proof of vaccinated to register as a member.