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COVID-19 Information
and Resources
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
Session Three: Virtual Meetings: Pros/Cons and Everything in Between
Session Four: A Realistic Look at Travel through the End of 2020
Session Five: Attractions | Venues: Guidelines for Events Post-COVID 19
Session Six: Life on the Water - How will Boston Harbor and the Charles River Move?
Session Seven: Pivot Don't Panic - Marketing & Communications in this New Era
Session Eight: Cultural Tourism - The Return of Boston's Museum and Performing Arts Scene
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
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
Massachusetts: Resources & Response to COVID-19
Baker-Polito Administration Announces New Initiatives to Stop Spread of COVID-19 (August 7, 2020)
Baker-Polito Administration Issues New Travel Order Effective August 1 (July 24, 2020)
Reopening Massachusetts: Safety Standards and Checklist: Theaters and Performance Venues (July 6, 2020)
Reopening Massachusetts: Safety Standards and Checklist: Museums and Cultural and Historical Facilities and Guided Tours (July 6, 2020)
Reopening Advisory Board Presentation
Reopening Massachusetts: Baker-Polito Administration Initiates Transition to Third Phase of Four-Phase Approach (July 2, 2020)
Reopening Massachusetts: Baker-Polito Administration Initiates Transition to Step Two of Second Phase of Four-Phase Approach (June 19, 2020)
Reopening Massachusetts: Baker-Polito Administration Initiates Transition to Second Phase of Four-Phase Approach (June 6, 2020)
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)
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
Industry Reopening Guidance
GBCVB: Boston Visitor Industry Reopening Guidelines (pdf) and corresponding web pages
Lodging Operators Safety Standards
Lodging Operators Reopening Checklist
Sector-Specific Reopening Checklists
Martha J. Sheridan Presentation to Reopening Advisory Board
Massachusetts High Technology Council Back-to-Work Planning
National Restaurant Association Reopening Guidance
City of Boston Video Conferences - Arts and Culture Community
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
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 Outdoor Dining and Take Out Service and/or Delivery
Outdoor Dining: As of June 8, restaurants are permitted to offer outdoor table service by meeting mandatory safety standards, recommended best practices.
Restaurant Take Out & Delivery: See a list of restaurants offering take out service, delivery and gift cards.
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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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