Visit Gainesville, Alachua County Safe Stay Pledge
Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, in partnership with the Alachua County Hospitality Council, created tools for area lodging and tourism partners via the Visit Gainesville, Alachua County Safe Stay Pledge to show a unified commitment to the health and safety of those who live, work, and visit Alachua County.
“At all times, and especially during the time of COVID19, the Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau provides the information and tools that our visitors need to navigate our destination,” said Tourism Development Manager, Jessica Hurov. “The Safe Stay Pledge is another way to provide information to help inform the personal travel choices that individuals need to make during their stay.”
“We are pleased to join Visit Gainesville, Alachua County in support of the Safe Stay pledge,” said Alachua County Hospitality Council President Rebecca Lamb. “Our lodging properties remain ready to welcome visitors and to ensure that our guests are confident that best practices are being followed for their health and safety. Now, more than ever, we are all in this together.”
The Safe Stay pledge has been signed by owners and managers at 33 of Alachua County’s hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. Safe Stay lodging properties agree to:
Together, we are instilling confidence among employees, residents and travelers, and working to create Safe Stays in our community.
Safe Stay lodging properties agree to:
- Follow CDC Standards of Cleaning and Sanitation
- Wear Face Coverings
- Wash Hands Frequently and Have Hand Sanitizer Available
- Follow Social Distancing and Capacity Guidelines
- Conduct Wellness Screenings of Employees
- Train Employees on COVID-19 Safety Procedures
- Work Toward Contactless Payment
Participating Lodging Properties in Alachua County:
- AC Marriott Gainesville
- Aloft by Marriott
- Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel & Conference Center
- Camellia Rose Inn
- Comfort Inn University
- Comfort Suites
- Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
- DoubleTree by Hilton
- Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75
- Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown
- Hampton Inn Gainesville
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75
- Holiday Inn University Center
- Home2 Suites by Hilton
- Homewood Suites by Hilton
- Hotel ELEO at the University of Florida
- Hotel Indigo Gainesville
- Magnolia Plantation Bed & Breakfast
- Quality Inn University North I-75
- Reitz Union Hotel
- Residence Inn by Marriott I-75
- Sleep Inn & Suites University
- SpringHill Suites Gainesville
- Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75
- Sweetwater Branch Inn & Suites
- The Laurel Oak Inn Bed & Breakfast
- The Rustic Inn
- Wyndham Garden Hotel
Keep an eye out for Safe Stay posters on display to illustrate the measures lodging partners are taking to keep Alachua County safe.
The Safe Stay Pledge Gets Noticed
Visit the links below for media coverage of the Safe Stay Pledge:
- WCJB TV20
- Gainesville Sun
- Alachua Today
- Forbes Magazine features the hospital-grade cleaning procedures at Hotel ELEO, This New Hotel Is Likely The Safest Place To Stay In Florida During The Pandemic
