Weekly Message from the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Weekly Message from GBCVB President & CEO Martha J. Sheridan
GBCVB Webinar Series: Reopening & Recovery - Navigating the New Normal
Session One: A Discussion with the GBCVB Executive Team (password: GBCVB.5.20.20)
Session Two: A Discussion with DMO Leaders
GBCVB Live Chat with Mayor Walsh
On April 23, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and GBCVB President & CEO Martha J. Sheridan hosted a virtual town hall to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the travel and hospitality industry and what the road to recovery entails.
You can access the virtual town hall using this playback link, and entering the password listed below.
Password: jRcjnC4f
COVID-19 Preparedness & Education
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Commonweath of Massachusetts
City of Boston
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
U.S. Travel Association
Boston Health Commission
Massachusetts: Resources & Response to COVID-19
Reopening Massachusetts
Reopening Advisory Board Presentation
Boston Resiliency Fund
Baker-Polito Administration Provides Update on Phase II of Re-Opening Plan, Releases Guidance for Restaurants and Lodging (May 29, 2020)
City of Boston Suspends Parades and Festivals Through Labor Day (updated clarification, May 13, 2020)
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Four-Phase Approach to Reopening and Publishes Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards (May 11, 2020)
Baker-Polito Administration Extends Non-Essential Business Closures to May 18, Announces Reopening Advisory Board (April 28, 2020)
City of Boston to Allow Permitted Restaurants to Sell Groceries (April 24, 2020)
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Implementation of CARES Act Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed, Gig Economy and Other Workers (April 20, 2020)
FAQs to Clarify Terms of Non-Essential Business Closures, as it Applies to Hotels, Motels, Inns, Bed and Breakfasts, and Short-Term Residential Rentals. (April 2, 2020)
Baker Administration Extends Non-Essential Business Closures, Updates Non-Essential Business Categories (March 31, 2020)
Governor Charlie Baker Orders All Non-Essential Businesses To Cease In Person Operation (March 23, 2020)
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Emergency Actions to Address COVID-19 (March 15, 2020)
No. 591: Declaration of a state emergency to respond to COVID-19
MBTA Updates
Reduced Service Alert
Industry Reopening Guidance
Martha J. Sheridan Presentation to Reopening Advisory Board
USTA Travel in the New Normal
Massachusetts High Technology Council Back-to-Work Planning
National Restaurant Association Reopening Guidance
CDC Prepare Your Small Business and Employees for the Effects of COVID-19
CARES Act Info & Webinar Series
U.S. Travel CARES Act Webinar Slides
Destinations International Webinar Series
Expedia Group Webinar Series
Oxford Economics Analysis & Reports
Special Hotel and Air Offers
View essential workforce related offers. This page will be changing daily, so please check back often.
Restaurant Take Out Service and/or Delivery
Emergency Order in Effect: Governor Baker extended an emergency order prohibiting on-premises consumption of food or drink at bars and restaurants, effective until May 18.
Restaurant Take Out & Delivery: See a list of restaurants offering take out service, delivery and gift cards.
Restaurant Strong Fund
Support Boston Businesses
Support Boston Businesses with a donation, gift card or other purchase.
B2B Blog
Hear from industry partners on advice for doing business during challenging times.
Virtual Events
See our growing list of virtual experiences happening in Greater Boston.
Temporary Closings
List of museums, attractions and venue closings
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