Dear WH&LA Lodging Members:
Early this morning DATCP released their official guidance on what types of lodging properties in Wisconsin may stay open in compliance with the Governor's COVID-19 Emergency Order #12 "Safer at
Home" from last week, with certain limitations. When the Order came out, only Hotels & Motels were listed as “Essential Businesses” allowed to remain open for business from last Wednesday (March 25) until 8:00 am on April 24 (or until a new Order supersedes this date). The WH&LA submitted a request for clarification on the other two types of licensed lodging in our state, which has now been issued.
DATCP’s
Guidelines for Essential Recreational Businesses during the “Safer at Home” Order
provides an overview of “Essential businesses”(specified as hotels & motels,
tourist rooming houses, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds
) and “Nonessential" recreational businesses (listed types of pools and camps) under their licensure jurisdiction. Thus, despite the original appearance to the contrary, TRH, B & B, and campgrounds are officially included with the ability to be open.
The WH&LA will continue to provide lodging industry information as quickly as possible. Please watch for a new 1-Minute Survey today and participate – as in our recent surveys on the impact of COVID-19, we will report the results back to you.
Thank you for your continued support.
Best,
Trisha
