Thanks to AHLA’s ongoing efforts, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Categories of Essential Workers to prioritize “Traveler Accommodation” under Phase 1c of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. This is a significant achievement that directly impacts the health and safety of hotel workers across the country.
This week in partnership with UNITE HERE, AHLA renewed its call sending a letter to the National Governors Association advocating for inclusion of hotel workers in state vaccine distribution efforts further supporting the work of our state lodging association partners to engage with state decision makers. That follows AHLA’s comment with the CDC last month calling for hotel workers to be included in vaccine distribution under Phase 1c.
From housing healthcare workers and first responders to now supporting the ongoing vaccine distribution, our industry is playing a vital role in supporting our communities as we battle this public health crisis. While hotels have protocols in place to ensure the safety of employees and guests with the Safe Stay initiative, prioritizing vaccinations for employees is something AHLA has long advocated for and provides another layer of protection.
We applaud the CDC for their helping our nation overcome this crisis and look forward to working with them moving forward.
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