NEW Detailed Reopening Resources Outlined

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge (VBR) is continuing to monitor the changing tourism climate with the region beginning to reopen as part of the Commonwealth’s Phase One of the “Forward Virginia” plan. As we adjust to the new public health restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19, Visit VBR is sharing information to help partners navigate these new guidelines. Building back consumer confidence is key to recovery during this economic crisis. NEW detailed resources are outlined below and are hyperlinked - 

• VBR Phase One Guidelines Page
• Food & Beverage Businesses Offering Outdoor Patio Service
• COVID-19 - Visit VBR Partner Resources – NEW additions
  • Event Safety Guidelines
  • Virginia Restaurant Promise
  • American Hotel & Lodging Association: Enhanced Industry-Wide Hotel Cleaning Standards - Safe Stay Guide
  • Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Reopening Toolkit
• CDC – Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers
• Virginia Tourism Corporation Research Including Traveler Sentiment

REQUEST to all Visit VBR partners - Send an email with your ongoing updates and changes to partnership@visitvbr.com

Catherine Fox
Vice President of Public Affairs & Destination Development
cfox@visitvbr.com
(540) 342-6025, ext. 114