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Connecticut Lodging Association
September Bulletin
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2018 CLA Annual Dinner & Stars of the Industry Awards
Oct. 2, 2018 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
at the Delamar Southport
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CT Team: Legislative Action Summit Recap
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Connecticut's team met with Senator Blumenthal, Senator Murphy, and Congressman Jim Himes. Please see below for notes. 2018 AHLA Legislative Priorities included:
- Tax reform boosts job creation and business development.
- Creating career opportunities in hospitality.
- Protecting consumers from online booking scams.
- Promoting international travel.
Tax Reform
- Seeking to extend the tax reform beyond 2025, pushing for a permanent bill is not a topic that is embraced by CT democratic senate and congress offices. Some good discussions, but nothing more on this priority.
Create Career Opportunities
- There is no current bill to be passed, however, discussed the need to gain support for educational opportunities such as sponsored apprenticeship programs. There was clear support from all on upcoming proposals to expand training opportunities of workforce.
Online Booking Scams
- Stop Online Booking Scams Act (S. 1164 and H.R. 2495). This was likely the highlight of the 4 key priorities as the audience all showed strong interest. CT team successfully renewed some interest from Congressmen Himes, who has already cosponsored this act. Both Sen. Blumenthal and Sen. Murphy offices took great interest in the Online Booking Scams Act, as both are very supportive of consumer protections.
Promoting International Travel
- Discussed how the US International travel share has declined for 3 consecutive years. Call to support Brand USA and the Visa Waiver program sparked interest. Both senate offices, requested and were provided the names of those who have cosponsored the bill in order to gain additional insight.
Thank you CT Team! For your time and efforts at this year's LAS!
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HOTEL INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES ADDED SAFETY MEASURES FOR EMPLOYEES; BUILDS ON LAYERS OF SECURITY PROCEDURES
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AHLA’s 5-Star Promise (#5StarPromise) safety initiative is an unprecedented show of unity within a fiercely competitive industry. We are proud to build on decades of investing in safety and security in the hotel industry, and we are honored to have your support in our effort to spread the word about our commitment to preventing and responding to sexual harassment and assault in our industry.
The “Five-Star Promise” –
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Star 1 – Our People Culture
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Star 2 – Mandatory Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies
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Star 3 – Training and Education
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Star 4 – Implementing Employee Safety Devices (ESDs) Nationwide
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Star 5 – Expert Guidance and Vital Partnerships
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Katherine Lugar to Leave AHLA by the End of the Year,
ahla.com
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Vibrant Fall Foliage, Seasonal Experiences Set to Wow Connecticut Visitors This Autumn,
prnewswire.com
Ikea seeks to turn New Haven’s Pirelli building into hotel
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nhregister.com
Major hotels giving panic buttons to staff nationwide,
ctpost.com
Airbnb seeing increased usage all over New York, including upstate,
news.wbfo.org
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Education Topic:
Travel and Tourism
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Working with the broader travel industry, we will continue to support policy initiatives that promote tourism, including issues like the visa waiver program to strengthen business and leisure travel and the H-2B program to provide valuable support for businesses looking to supplement their workforce with temporary seasonal employees if no American workers are available.
- 1 in 9 American jobs depend on travel and tourism.
- Direct spending by resident and international travelers in the U.S. average $2.6 billion a day, $108.1 million an hour, $1.8 million a minute and $30,033 a second.
- $2.3 trillion: Economic output generated by domestic and international visitors (includes $990.3 billion in direct travel expenditures that spurred an additional $1.3 trillion in other industries).
- 15.3 million: Jobs supported by travel expenditures (includes 8.6 million directly in the travel industry and 6.7 million in other industries).
- $248.2 billion: Wages shared by American workers directly employed by travel.
- $157.8 billion: Tax revenue generated by travel spending for federal, state and local governments.
- 75.6 million: Projected number of international arrivals in the U.S. in 2016, including 37.6 million from overseas markets.
AHLA URGES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CRITICAL BRAND USA PROGRAM,
ahla.com
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Industry Partner Highlight:
SURE STRIDE
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Sure Stride Non-Slip, LLC
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Sure Stride Non-Slip contact Thomas Pettinicchi
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In Connecticut, current month July 2018 vs. July 2017, occupancy decreased 0.7%, ADR increased by 1.4%, and RevPar increased by 0.7%.
In Connecticut, for year to date July 2018 vs. July 2017, occupancy increased 1.4%, ADR increased by 2.5%, and RevPar increased by 3.9%.
For personalized reporting contact STR Global: Melissa Holm | 615-824-8664 x3468 | mholm@str.com
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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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