Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau: Connecticut’s COVID-19 Resources
As Connecticut's meetings and hospitality industries slowly begin to reopen, the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau - Connecticut's Statewide Destination Marketing Organization - will show you the way to state-of-the-art meeting facilities and sports venues, along with first-rate accommodations and unparalleled service at competitive prices.
Our state's impressive inventory of venues can accommodate groups of all types and sizes - all complying with the newest protocols for safety and cleanliness, and easily accessible via the Northeast's interstates, air, bus and rail lines.
Our Bureau is working together with State departments and local municipalities, as well as the Connecticut Lodging Association, the Connecticut Restaurant Association, the Connecticut Event Industry Coalition, Hotels, Venues, Restaurants and other industry partners in preparation for welcoming back groups, events, meetings and conventions of all types.
- Many of our hotel partners are open or partially open for overnight guests and small groups.
- Both of Connecticut’s entertainment casinos and their conference centers are open. As sovereign nations, they are accepting larger groups, and offer private fire, police and medical services.
- Restaurants and outdoor dining are popular, and many of outdoor attractions, assets and activities are open in compliance with social distancing guidelines.
Connecticut's COVID-19 Guidelines Overview
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Masks and Face Coverings: Pursuant to Executive Order No. 7NNN, masks or cloth face coverings that cover a person's nose and mouth are required to be worn when in public and a six-foot distance is unavoidable, whether indoors or outdoors. This does not apply to anyone for whom doing so would be contrary to their health because of a medical condition. Any person who declines to wear a mask or face covering because of a medical condition shall be exempt from this order and any requirement to wear masks in Sector Rules or other rules issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), but only if such person provides written documentation that the person is qualified for the exemption from a licensed medical provider, the Department of Developmental Services or other state agency that provides or supports services for people with emotional, intellectual or physical disabilities, or a person authorized by any such agency.
*For more details, please visit www.portal.ct.gov/coronavirus or for the latest guidance, visit www.portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Covid-19-Knowledge-Base/Latest-Guidance.*
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Gatherings: The current rules for gatherings, which went into effect on July 3, 2020 and will remain in effect until further notice, is as follows:
- Indoor private gatherings – 25 people
- Outdoor private gatherings – 100 people, one time exception for graduations at 150 people
- Outdoor organized gatherings (e.g. fireworks, concerts in municipal parks) – 15 feet of space blanket to blanket, cap of 500 people. Event organizer responsible for compliance with guidance.
- Outdoor event venues (e.g. amphitheaters, race tracks) – 25% of fire capacity and distancing
- Fairs, festivals, and carnivals – up to 25% of last years attendance
Connecticut is currently in Phase 2 of a 3-Phase Reopening Plan. You can learn more about Connecticut’s Reopening Plan, and find the latest information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19 at www.CT.gov/Coronavirus.
*For more details, please visit www.portal.ct.gov/coronavirus or for the latest guidance, visit www.portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Covid-19-Knowledge-Base/Latest-Guidance.*
In Connecticut, all sectors that are open are required to Self-Certify that they are following strict safety guidelines to keep their employees and customers safe. Once completed, they must post their Self-Certify Badge (see badge above) inside their business. All must also follow their respective sector rules/guidelines which are highlighted above.
The State of Connecticut and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requirements and guidance:
Many of our hotel, venue and restaurant partners have updated “COVID-19 services” available on their listings on this website. If their information is not specifically posted, please contact our staff and we will assist you.
Contact our local experts for more specific information and to find a venue that works for you and your program.
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