At 6 a.m. on June 29, MGM National Harbor will open its doors and welcome diners, gamblers and shoppers.
The casino and entertainment complex closed in March due to concerns and restrictions around the novel coronavirus.
A hosted, invitation-only event will take place ahead of the public reopening.
MGM National Harbor’s amenity offerings initially will be limited, with plans to open additional venues in the coming weeks and months.
“The last several months have been challenging for the entire world, including our employees and the surrounding DMV community. As we enter this next phase, we are proud and excited to begin getting our employees back to work and to continue working with our local business partners,” said Jorge Perez, MGM Resorts Regional Portfolio President and President of MGM National Harbor. “The health and safety of our guests and employees is our top priority as we plan for our reopening, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for some much-needed entertainment.”
In May, MGM Resorts released its comprehensive “Seven-Point Safety Plan,” a set of procedures designed to mitigate the spread of the virus, protect customers and employees, and rapidly respond to potential new cases.
Key initiatives from the MGM Resorts plan as well as specific to MGM National Harbor include:
- Employee screening, temperature checks and COVID-19 specific training.
- Employees and guests will be required to wear masks in public areas. Masks will be provided free of charge.
- Guest temperature checks at casino floor entrances and hotel front desk.
- A physical distancing policy will be implemented, with floor guides serving as reminders. Capacity will be limited to 50 percent per state orders.
- For areas where physical distancing presents challenges, plexiglass barriers will be installed, or other measures will be used to reduce risks.
- Standalone handwashing stations designed by MGM Resorts will be conveniently located on the casino floor.
- Contactless Check-In through the MGM Resorts App will minimize interactions.
- Guestroom Attendants will wear masks and gloves while cleaning each room and will change gloves between guestrooms.
- Electrostatic sprayers will be utilized in many large public spaces so that disinfectant is applied efficiently.
- Digital menus will be available to view on personal mobile devices via QR codes in the resort’s food and beverage outlets.
- To minimize groups congregating while they wait, restaurant guests will receive text message notification when their tables are ready.
MGM has a team and processes to respond if a guest or employee tests positive for COVID-19.
