Clean & Safe Resource Guide

Our Standards are a Mile High

VISIT DENVER is continually monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and is following the lead of local, state and national health and travel authorities. The safety and well being of our community, partners and visitors is our number one priority. We are fully engaged with local and state officials to coordinate a safe return for visitors and meetings. Our hospitality community is working together to implement enhanced procedures to safely welcome you back with our Mile High Standards.

Last reviewed October 30, 2020

Resource Guide Update 10.28

CITY AND STATE GATHERING AND FACE COVERING MANDATES

Current gathering mandates are no more than 25 people per room for indoor events and 75 for outdoor events (not including staff) in the City and County of Denver (Safer Level 3). Gathering limits vary by county based on the county's dial level.

For indoor or outdoor events with both seated and unseated portions, the unseated portion capacity is determined utilizing the Social Distance Calculator which requires 12’ of distancing. The seated portion of indoor and outdoor events with reserved seating or where guests remain seated must ensure 6’ of social distancing between non-household members but the calculator is not needed.

Banquets with 50 people or less, or 25% capacity (whichever is less), may follow the restaurant guidance which allows for 10 people per table and 6’ between tables. Guests do not need to be socially distanced at each table.

Detailed guidance for indoor and outdoor events and restaurants is provided below. Please note, indoor events are capped at 25 people per room and outdoor events are capped at 75 people per activity in Denver (not including staff) even if the calculator generates a higher number.

COVID County Dial
Social Distancing Calculator
Colorado Guidance for Indoor Events
Colorado Guidance for Outdoor Events
Colorado Guidance for Restaurants and Food Services

Denver is following the State of Colorado’s Safer at Home strategy, which balances public health safety measures while allowing for opening of the economy. Face coverings are required in the State of Colorado for those age 11 and older in public, indoor settings. This statewide order is in effect through November 10, 2020. Face coverings are required in Denver for those age 3 and older in most indoor and outdoor settings.

Denver International Airport (DEN)

In an effort to ensure that passengers feel comfortable traveling and workers are safe, DEN continues to implement enhancements to our facility and our cleaning procedures. DEN is actively monitoring and assessing the potential impacts of the coronavirus and working closely with partners and airlines to reduce the risk to passengers.

Denver International Airport has launched a new pilot program called Verifly. This program allows health-conscious travelers to move safely through security and to their gate with more reliability and reduced contact. This is a big step in creating a more touchless journey through the airport while enhancing the travelers experience. Check out VeriFLY.

Denver International Airport
RTD's Airport Service Guide

Colorado Convention Center

Currently, the Colorado Convention Center houses an Alternative Care Facility on the exhibit floor level only. As of now, there are no patients in the building and the ACF exists as a precaution. All other levels are open for meetings that fall within the current mandate of 25 people per room with social distancing. ASM Global and CenterPlate/Sodexo are coordinating to manage the impact of COVID-19 and to protect employees, clients, and consumers.

Colorado Convention Center
ASM Global Environmental Hygiene Program
CenterPlate/Sodexo Best Practices
International Association of Venue Managers
International Association of Exhibitions & Events

Accommodations

The Denver hotel community will closely monitor the COVID-19 situation, remain vigilant and follow recommended procedures and protocols from various health organizations, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, other local authorities, and industry-wide hotel cleaning standards through “Safe Stay” initiatives – in an effort to ensure the continued safety & wellbeing of guests and colleagues.

American Hotel Lodging Association: AHLA Stay Safe
Colorado Hotel Lodging Association (CHLA)
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)
Hilton's CleanStay with Lysol protection
Hyatt's Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment
IHG Clean Promise
Marriott Commitment to Clean
Marriott Commitment to Clean - Hotels Spaces
Omni Safe & Clean Initiative
Radisson Hotels Health & Safety
Warwick Cares Program
Wyndham Count On Us Health and Safety Protocols

Homeshare

Colorado Guidance for Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb
VRBO

Audio/Visual

Meet Safe by PSAV
JSAV Stay Safe Stay Connected

Special Event Venues

Our Special Event Venues are collaborating with vendors across the city in an effort to safely welcome you back to their venues by practicing and following recommended procedures and protocols from various health organizations and industry partners.

Colorado Guidance for Indoor Events
Colorado Guidance for Outdoor Events
Colorado Guidance for Temporary Outdoor Structures for Restaurants and Events
Colorado Event Alliance
Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide

Attractions & Cultural Institutions

From downtown amusement parks to fascinating museums, Denver’s attractions deliver unique and unforgettable experiences. Below is a list (check back often!) of how our cultural facilities and attractions are ensuring a safe and healthy visit. And many of Denver’s attractions and cultural facilities are offering a wide array of online and virtual experiences.The following have announced reopening plans:

Denver Art Museum
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Denver Zoo
History Colorado

Transportation

No matter how you get around The Mile High City, you can trust that transportation partners are taking extra precautions for a clean and safe journey.

Restaurants & Retail

Restaurants and retailers are committed to providing a memorable experience while ensuring staff and customer health. Denver and Colorado restaurants are open for dine-in service, plus carryout, curbside or delivery service.

Restaurants

Colorado Guidance for Restaurants and Food Service
Colorado Guidance for Temporary Outdoor Structures for Restaurants and Events
National Restaurant Association
Colorado Restaurant Association

Retail

Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Denver Pavilions
Colorado Retail Guidance

Stadiums /Arenas /Music Venues

Currently, our venues are not open due to the current gathering mandates. Our Denver venues are taking proactive steps to protect the safety and well being of our products, people, communities and customers. We'll continue to update this as we get more information.

Empower Field
Ball Arena
Dicks Sporting Goods Park
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aramark Sports & Entertainment Venue Opening Plan

Additional Resources

Local

City and County of Denver
Denver Guidance for Businesses

State

Colorado Tourism Office
State of Colorado
Guidance for schools, workplaces, & communities
Guidance for Colorado ski areas and resorts

National

CDC Toolkit for Domestic Travelers
CDC's Efforts/President's Plan for Reopening America
CDC's Travel Guidance
CDC's Info for Businesses and Workplaces
CDC Considerations for Events and Gatherings
CDC/White House Opening Up America Again
CDC Guidance Public Transportation
OSHA Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
US Travel Association Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers

Other

Small Business, Tourism Worker & Artist Resources
Meetings Mean Business Coalition, Resources and Guidance Factsheet
Events Industry Council
PRA Tactical Design Checklist
World Travel & Tourism Council Safe Travels Global Protocols

We strive to post the most current and accurate information here, but changes do occur. Please check directly with individual businesses and organizations to confirm their most up-to-date guidelines.

Last reviewed October 30, 2020

Header images credits: Mural by artist Austin Zucchini-Fowler, photo by @vasuskin via Instagram; Bluebird Theater photo by sonj85 via Instagram.

Our Standards are a Mile High

CITY AND STATE GATHERING AND FACE COVERING MANDATES

Denver International Airport