California Prepares to Reopen for Leisure Travel

Image: PHOTO: Hotel De Anza in downtown San Jose, California. (photo via NicolasMcComber/iStock Unreleased)
Image: PHOTO: Hotel De Anza in downtown San Jose, California. (photo via NicolasMcComber/iStock Unreleased)
Janeen Christoff
by Janeen Christoff
Last updated: 4:29 PM ET, Mon June 8, 2020

The California Hotel and Lodging Association is getting ready for a safe reopening of hotels and accommodations as leisure travel reopens in California.

Hotel-specific plans, employee training and webinars are available to ensure the well-being of guests and employees when hotels reopen statewide on June 12, 2020.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced revised California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines so that individual counties could allow re-openings. All but eight of the state's 58 counties have provided mandatory health reports to CDPH to meet the new COVID-19 health criteria.

"We are ready, prepared and relieved to reopen California hotels," said Lynn S. Mohrfeld, president and CEO of CHLA. "Our CDC-backed health safety procedures will ensure the well-being of our guests, our employees and our communities."

CHLA has specific plans customized for its members added to its Clean + Safe guide. The comprehensive guidance includes recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the California Department of Public Health and Cal/OSHA for guest and employee cleanliness, workplace cleaning and disinfecting and further improved safety and cleanliness for the guest experience.


For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.

Topics From This Article to Explore

More From TravelPulse

Related Videos

Janeen Christoff

Janeen Christoff

Executive Editor - AGENTatHOME | TravelPulse Content Strategy

Editor Executive Editor - AGENTatHOME | TravelPulse Content Strategy true [email protected] 9088 14744 Janeen Christoff caught the travel bug while living in London, England. After two years on the road, she settled in Los Angeles and focused her writing on

Grow Your Travel Business With Certified Courses

Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Majestic Resorts Specialist ProgramDiscover all-inclusive luxury at Majestic Resorts in paradise.
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Los Cabos Specialist ProgramSell the magic of Los Cabos: luxury, adventure, and endless sunshine.
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Allianz Specialist ProgramProtect every journey with Allianz Partners Travel Insurance.
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Majestic Resorts Specialist ProgramDiscover all-inclusive luxury at Majestic Resorts in paradise.
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Los Cabos Specialist ProgramSell the magic of Los Cabos: luxury, adventure, and endless sunshine.
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Allianz Specialist ProgramProtect every journey with Allianz Partners Travel Insurance.

Don't Miss These Travel Agent Events and Trainings

Watch Now!
Journey to HawaiiWednesday, September 30, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
Join us on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 as we take a virtual journey to the islands of Hawaii....
Upcoming Webinar
The Return of Grand VoyagesThursday, October 1, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
As luxury travelers seek deeper, more immersive ways to explore the world, demand for extended voyages...
Upcoming Webinar
Who is Exoticca and bucket list destinationsFriday, October 2, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
Discover the world of Exoticca and see why extraordinary travel doesn’t have to come with an...
Watch Now!
Journey to HawaiiWednesday, September 30, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
Join us on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 as we take a virtual journey to the islands of Hawaii....
Upcoming Webinar
The Return of Grand VoyagesThursday, October 1, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
As luxury travelers seek deeper, more immersive ways to explore the world, demand for extended voyages...
Upcoming Webinar
Who is Exoticca and bucket list destinationsFriday, October 2, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
Discover the world of Exoticca and see why extraordinary travel doesn’t have to come with an...