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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 8/28/20
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The Forum Speaker Series: Chicago Mayor, Hyatt CEO
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The next Forum Speaker Series conversation features two great leaders in the City of Chicago: Mark Hoplamazian, President & CEO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and AHLA Vice Chair of the Board, and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, 56th Mayor of the City of Chicago.
Topics include:
- Developing community in a time of crisis
- Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Creating a leadership style to match the times
Monday, August 31
10am EDT
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 52,350; +130
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,465; +2
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 56; -1
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,111,401; +15452
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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As of Tuesday, August 25, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Wisconsin
Guidance On The Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce CISA's Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19 guidance and accompanying list are intended to support state, local, and industry partners in identifying the critical infrastructure sectors and the essential workers. Updated 8/18/20
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For COVID 19 Information Connecticut Residents Can Call 2-1-1 or text CTCOVID to 898211
NEWS
CT Coronavirus Updates: 180 New Cases Reported patch.com
COVID-19 outbreak quarantines UConn dorm of nearly 300 students ctpost.com
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Our latest survey results are in!
Frequent travelers top three priorities include:
- Required face coverings (87% for employees & 85% for guests)
- Suspending daily housekeeping of rooms (86%)
- Utilizing technology to reduce direct contact (85%)
These priorities align with AHLA’s Safe Stay Guest Checklist and CDC recommendations, and reinforce the importance of the Safe Stay initiative, workforce training, and the efforts of our industry.
The top steps a hotel can take to increase a guest’s comfort level include:
- Face coverings and gloves for employees
- Face coverings for guests
- Suspending daily housekeeping of rooms
- Utilizing technology to reduce direct contact
- Signage for washing hands, distancing and PPE
- Temporarily closing amenities
- Floor markings to promote social distancing
Nearly nine out of ten (88%) frequent travelers say that limiting in-room housekeeping to “by request only” would increase their comfort level. Nearly three in five (58%) guests do not want daily housekeeping, and 58% would not be comfortable with housekeeping staff entering their room without advance permission.
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COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels, a new course! COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels, created in consultation with the AHLA's Safe Stay Advisory Council, presents united industry guidelines endorsed by all major U.S. hotel brands to help hotel operators achieve their top priority – protecting guests and employees against the coronavirus. REGISTER HERE for the course.
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Webinars
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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 22 August |
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel occupancy fell to a three-week low during the period of 16-22 August, according to the latest data from STR.
16-22 August 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019):
- Occupancy: 48.8% (-30.3%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): US$100.08 (-22.7%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$48.81 (-46.1%)
The prior week, the industry had reached 50% occupancy for the first time since mid-March. Lower occupancy came as U.S. room demand declined week over week for the first time since mid-April. Reflective of school openings and less vacation travel, the industry sold 492,000 fewer room nights than the previous week, which represented a decrease of 2.7%. STR projects similar challenges with no corporate demand to replace leisure demand lost to the beginning of the school year. str.com
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Lodging Reopening Guidelines and Resources |
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Guidelines:
CT Office of Tourism: New So Good to See You safety videos- These videos spotlight the many protocols businesses across the state have put in place to welcome visitors back safely. Each video includes interviews with a sampling of our restaurant, lodging and attraction leaders who showcase how well-prepared the entire Connecticut tourism industry is for the return of our residents and area visitors alike. To see all Tourism Safety videos CLICK HERE. Download Lodging Safety Video HERE.
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COVID19: What is the current situation? |
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Total cases: 5,799,046
Total deaths: 178,998
NEWS
CDC clarifies surprise guidelines that people without COVID-19 symptoms don't need testing usatoday.com
Coronavirus projection for US forecasts 317,697 deaths by December foxnews.com
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CDC Resources
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations
- The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.
- CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential international travel. CDC recommends that travelers avoid travel to Brazil, China, Iran, Most European Countries, United Kingdom and Ireland
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U.S. Travel: Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19. Do not travel if you are sick, or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Do not travel with someone who is sick. Protect yourself and others during your trip.
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World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
24 257 989; cases; +277 362
827 246; deaths; +6 483
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