Yesterday afternoon the CDC released updated guidance to address the spread of the Delta variant recommending fully vaccinated individuals wear face coverings in public indoor settings in ‘substantial’ or ‘high’ transmission areas of the country. The circumstances for a change in mask requirements are local, not national, and may be temporary depending upon location. Therefore, we encourage each hotel to monitor their specific location and act accordingly. Throughout the pandemic, hotels have met the challenge of the public health crisis through Safe Stay, an industry-wide set of health and safety protocols for employees and guests. Safe Stay will continue to evolve with the current environment to keep travelers and hotel employees safe.As an industry, our top priority is employee and guest safety. As we navigate this ongoing public health challenge, we urge every qualified individual to get vaccinated to help ensure the safety of our communities.