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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham eases restrictions
in amended public health order

Restaurants; hotels can operate at 50% maximum capacity beginning June 1

On Thursday, May 28, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the details of the amended public health order that is set to take effect June 1, which includes several updates to the tourism sector.

Some of the key updates:

• Restaurants can offer indoor dine-in service at 50% maximum occupancy in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices
• Hotels can operate at 50% maximum occupancy in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices
• Drive-in theaters permitted to operate with COVID-Safe Practices in place
• Nine more state parks will open for day-use beginning May 30 with five more state parks opening for day-use beginning June 1. (click here for more info)
• Hair salons, nail salons, massage services, and related services may operate at 25% of maximum occupancy in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices
• Gyms may operate at 50% of maximum occupancy in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices
• Indoor malls may open at 25% of maximum occupancy in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices
• 14-day self-quarantine order for airport arrivals amended to permit certain business travel

These updates apply to every region of New Mexico, including the Northwest region.

What remains the same?

• Retailers must still operate at 25% maximum occupancy in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices
• Bars are still closed
• Breweries/wineries can still provide curbside pickup where permitted by license
• Face coverings must be worn in public settings
• Mass gatherings are still prohibited

Please note: the amended emergency public health order will be executed and published on Friday, May 29, which will provide further information and new and currently existing provisions applicable to tourism businesses.

REMINDER: Provide Your Feedback on
New Mexico CSPs and PPE Needs

On May 15, the State of New Mexico issued COVID-Safe Practices (CSPs) for businesses to follow as they reopen. Some CSPs are required, while others are recommended as best practice. Many of the CSPs focus on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks and gloves, by employees or customers. Other CSPs center on the use of cleaning and disinfecting supplies, such as hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes. This survey asks for feedback about implementation of the CSPs and access to PPE.

In an effort to best inform the ongoing reopening initiatives for the travel and tourism industry, Visit Albuquerque has partnered with the New Mexico Tourism Department, New Mexico Hospitality Association and New Mexico Society of Association Executives to collect industry feedback on the State of New Mexico's COVID-Safe Practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) needs. Please take a few minutes to participate in the survey.

State of New Mexico - COVID-Safe Practices (CSPs)

The Governor's Office has identified universal CSPs that businesses are asked to follow, but there are sector-specific CSPs that tourism businesses are also asked to follow in order to comply with the public health order and offer service to guests in a safe and responsible manner. Sector-specific CSPs along with the master document are listed below:

• Complete document
• CSPs - All Employers
• CSPs - Hotels, Resorts and Lodging
• CSPs - Tour Operators
• CSPs - Restaurants*
• CSPs - Retail
• CSPs - Golf Courses

CSPs for other sectors of the tourism industry, such as events, casinos, museums and entertainment venues, will be published at a later date.

*Although restaurant CSPs are included in the master document, they are not yet permitted to operate dine-in service per the public health order. CSPs for restaurants were included in these guidelines to provide restaurant owners with advance notice so they can make the proper preparations for when restaurants are allowed to open.

ALBUQUERQUE TRAVEL & TOURISM RECOVERY ROADMAP

Visit Albuquerque has developed a Recovery Roadmap to provide the local hospitality industry with guidance. This roadmap is a curated collection of information from trusted industry experts and official government agencies. It will be continually updated as we receive additional information, resources, advisories and regulations. Think of it as your guide for how to navigate the road to recovery.

Additional Visit Albuquerque Resources

We encourage you to visit our COVID-19 Partner Resources page for information on City and State updates, marketing best practices, resources for financial assistance, and a list of additional industry and business resources. We will be updating this page as more information becomes available. 

Visit Albuquerque is also tracking business and event updates and sharing them with the community as we receive notifications. 

Please see the following pages for more information:

• Business Updates
• Restaurant Updates
• Submit Your Restaurant
• Retail Business Updates
• Submit Your Retail Business
• Event Updates
• Explore Virtual ABQ

We will make daily updates to these pages to ensure they are as comprehensive as possible. We also invite our Partners to submit additional information for inclusion on our lists.

ON-DEMAND TRAINING SERIES
These pre-recorded, on-demand workshops are made for local marketers and business owners who know they need to make adjustments to their digital strategy, as well as anyone seeking opportunities to generate more brand awareness and business fluidity during these trying times. 

The first part of this two-part series on digital marketing focuses on general digital strategies and examples from around the city and the country. 
Register and Watch Part 1 Now »

The second part of this two-part series dives into more detail on digital marketing tactics including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and social media advertising.  
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ONLINE TRAINING:
Visit Albuquerque has partnered with Typsy, an international leader in online training, to offer our Partners free access to a Netflix-style library of 700+ expert-led video lessons designed exclusively for our industry. The lessons cover topics including hotel operations, food and beverage operations, business and finance, culinary skills, compliance, management and leadership, customer service and much more.

To learn more, go to our special webpage exclusively for Visit Albuquerque Partners. When you are ready to sign up, make sure to choose the Typsy Pro Monthly Plan. The regular cost of this plan will be completely waived until September 30, 2020 when you enter the code COVID19 at checkout. 

Contact Visit Albuquerque:
800-284-2282 or 505-842-9918
email: info@visitabq.org
20 First Plaza, NW Suite 601, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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