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Connecticut Lodging Association
Legislative Bulletin
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SAVE THE DATE!
114th CLA Annual Dinner & 2018 Stars of the Industry Awards
October 2, 2018, 5:30 p.m. | Delamar Southport
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New Tourism Fund - What this means for Lodging
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Act Effective July 1,2018: TOURISM FUND
Transfers 10% of room occupancy tax revenue to a new Tourism Fund.
The act requires the DRS commissioner, beginning with the calendar quarter ending on September 30, 2018, to transfer 10% of room occupancy tax revenue to the new Tourism Fund it establishes. Under the act, the Tourism Fund is a separate, non-lapsing fund that contains any money the law requires to be deposited in the fund.
What you need to know:
- Tax collections start July 1, 2018 and continue through June 30, 2019.
- In FY19 this fund appropriates money to both statewide marketing and various arts organizations.
- Lodging is the driving force for this fund.
- The hotel tax is the sole source of revenue to the tourism fund.
- Estimated collections for FY19 are $12,700,000.
- Threats to reduction of funding for marketing and increases to tax rates are continuous.
- Your participation in this conversation and voice matter!
Get the Facts! To see the latest
COT Tourism Tracker
CLICK HERE.
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2018 Connecticut Elections
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How The Democratic Primary Race For Governor Went From A Wealth Of Ideas To A Commentary On Wealth,
courant.com
- PRIMARY- August 14, 2018- 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
- ELECTION- November 6, 2018- 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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CLA: Lodging and Labor Seminar
August 14, 1:00 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott Orange
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This seminar features lodging industry labor and employment issues with updates on sexual harassment and human trafficking awareness training regulations, as well as overview of employee safety in the workplace. Human Trafficking Awareness resources for training in-house will be available. This seminar is recommended for any and all management, supervisor, and/or HR departments.
Siegel, O’Connor, O’Donnell & Beck, P.C.is a Connecticut-based law firm with a national reputation in the practice specialty of labor and employment law, and a long time partner of CLA.
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Does It Pay To Shop Online For Hotel Deals?
Many vacationers use aggregators to book hotel rooms online, but are they getting the most bang for their buck?
According to some hotel industry experts, that may not be the case.
"You think that you're getting a deal because you're searching all these different sites and they're competitive. But they're not,” said Jeffry Muthersbaugh, president of the Connecticut Lodging Association, a hotel industry trade association. Muthersbaugh suggests simply pick up the phone to get the best deal.
nbcconnecticut.com FULL REPORT
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AHLA Secures Victory On Per Diems
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Thanks to your support and months of intense effort, we have achieved a significant victory on behalf of the hotel industry as last night members of Congress reached agreement on the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (an annual bill that sets policy for the U.S. Department of Defense [DoD]) that will include a provision to reverse drastic per diem rate cuts for long-term travel. This will go a long way in helping to protect your bottom line. To view full bulletin click
HERE.
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Perspectives on Inbound International Travel
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Recent Inbound International Travel to the U.S webinar included the latest data related to inbound travel, valuable insights into the current landscape of travel to the US and what trends going forward. Please click
HERE for report. AHLA Members can view webinar
HERE.
AHLA has secured language in two Senate appropriations bills directing the Departments of Commerce, Homeland Security and State to address the problems with the international travel data, and going forward, to provide broader and more timely data. To see language click
here and
here.
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Hotel Industry Leaders Convene to Discuss Safety
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AHLA hosted an inaugural Safety Summit in DC this month, bringing together lodging executives, policy makers and security experts to discuss industry best practices and exchange ideas to further reinforce our commitment to employee and guest safety. The safety summit covered a wide variety of pertinent topics including how hotel companies prevent sexual harassment and assault, end the scourge of human trafficking, and the emerging and changing security technology landscape. Visit AHLA
resources page for more details.
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Issue Education:
AHLA out front to Protect Music Licensees
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced recently that it may seek to terminate the consent decrees that since 1941 have protected hotels and other music licensees against anticompetitive behavior by the two largest music licensors, ASCAP and BMI. Together, those two companies control nearly 90 percent of all licensable music, and terminating the consent decrees would free them from current restrictions on their business practices, enhance their market power, and ultimately increase costs for music licensees.
AHLA joined the National Restaurant Association, American Beverage Licensees, and WineAmerica in
calling on DOJ
to maintain the consent decrees. AHLA has also been making its case to Congress, and yesterday the Senate Judiciary Committee passed AHLA-supported legislation requiring DOJ to formally consult with Congress before ending the consent degrees.
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AAHOA Northeast Regional Meetings:
Long Island Aug. 7, Boston Oct. 16
REGISTER HERE
AHLA Legislative Summit: September 12-13, 2018, Capitol Hill, DC.
REGISTER HERE
HX 2018: The Hotel Experience: November 11-12, NYC. Free for CLA Members.
REGISTER HERE
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The Connecticut Lodging Association is a trade association representing and promoting the lodging industry in Connecticut. Want to know about CLA benefits and membership? Visit us at
ctlodging.org/benefits.html
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