AHLA COVID-19 Government Affairs Update
October 22 @ 1 pm
Get real time updates on the latest negotiations in Congress and the Adminstration and the impact on the hotel industry.
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Special Election Edition of The Forum Speaker Series™
October 23 @ noon
Conversations with Chip Rogers, Featuring Dr. Frank Luntz, Renowned Public Opinion Researcher
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Fall Refresh: Harnessing the Social Brain to Influence Drivers
of Decision Making for Virtual and Live Experiences
October 26, 9:30 - 10:30
WSAE is excited to offer an engaging virtual presentation by Janet Sperstad, CMP, on the neuroscience behind how our brain reacts to experiences and relationships to optimize performance.
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US Hotel Industry Update
October 27 @ 10 - 11 am
Jan Freitag will discuss the current state of the lodging industry, including areas of concern and emerging "green shoots."
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Wisconsin judge reinstates order limiting size of indoor public gatherings
Wisconsin State Journal
Saying businesses have failed to show they have been harmed by the order, a Wisconsin judge on Monday reinstated the state Department of Health's mandate limiting the size of some indoor public gatherings, including at bars and restaurants.
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Gov. Evers gives update on federal funds used in response to pandemic
WKTO
Gov. Tony Evers has released an update detailing the federal funds used in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds were allocated by the Evers Administration from the state's Coronavirus Relief Fund, which was made available to Wisconsin through the federal CARES Act.
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Applications now available for $20M CARES Act grant for Wisconsin Lodging Properties
TMJ4
Wisconsin's Department of Administration is now accepting applications for its several COVID-19 grant programs.
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Wisconsin Food Code changes go into effect on October 26
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Changes to the Wisconsin Food Code (Wis. Admin. Code § ATCP 75-Retail Food Establishments and the Appendix) -go into effect on Oct. 26, 2020. To help communicate the changes, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (
DACAP)
has released three fact sheets and four training videos that can be viewed at your convenience. The department will be hosting Q&A webinars on Nov. 12 & Dec. 2.
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UI Notice Required at Time of Separation of Employment
Department of Workforce Development
Beginning November 2, 2020, Wisconsin employers must notify employees at the time of separation from employment of the availability of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. Notice of unemployment rights can be given to employees by email, text message, letter, or by providing the DWD printed poster in person or by mail.
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DWD is encouraging Wisconsin employers to participate in work-share program
Department of Workforce Development
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is encouraging Wisconsin employers to participate in the state's work-share program to avoid worker layoffs.The program, also called "short-term compensation," allows employers to reduce work hours across a work unit instead of laying off workers.
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More Wisconsin venues, hotels achieve global sanitation accreditation during pandemic
Milwaukee Business Journal
Five locations in Wisconsin are already confirmed GBAC STAR accredited facilities, increasing their best practices and protocols for sanitation during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Rock County agencies awarded tourism grants
Beloit Daily News
Five Rock County agencies were named as recipients of grant funds from the Tourism Relief to Accelerate Vitality and Economic Lift, according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
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COVID RELIEF NOW Coalition Launches Ad Blitz
Lodging Magazine
The COVID RELIEF NOW Coalition, representing major public and private sector groups across the United States, today launched a digital advertising campaign urging policymakers to quickly approve a new COVID-19 relief package that addresses the needs of businesses and workers who have been severely impacted by the pandemic.
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Hotel Management
Champions For Better Business (or CH4BB), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, has launched a program to help midscale to luxury hotels with the logistics and costs of liquidating or removing furniture, fixtures and equipment as part of an upgrade, renovation or conversion to apartments or condominiums.
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DHS Launches New Center for Countering Human Trafficking
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf announced Thursday the opening of the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking, the U.S. government's first-ever integrated law enforcement operations center directly supporting federal criminal investigations, victim assistance efforts, intelligence analysis, and outreach and training activities related to human trafficking and forced labor.
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COVID & Travel Sentiment Study - Wave 22
Longwoods International
Key Findings:
- Half of American travelers are currently planning to stay home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Years. A similar percentage reported that COVID-19 will greatly impact their travel decisions in the next six months.
- However, 40% of American travelers are planning a holiday road trip, while less than a quarter intend to fly. Travelers' plans for holiday trips are equally split between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
- "With the number of new COVID cases rising in more than half the states, we can expect further disruption in family holiday travel plans," said Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International. "The number of actual holiday travelers in 2020 will likely be driven by the perceived safety and/or risk of taking such trips during the holiday period."
- Over a third of American travelers support opening up their local communities to visitors, a slight decline in support in the past month.
- Conversely, local consumer confidence has remained stable with about half of travelers feeling safe shopping in local stores and eating in local restaurants.
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Study Reveals Increasing Importance of OTA Travelers in Economic Recovery
Expedia
Expedia Group has partnered with global research firm BVA BDRC' to better understand how the way in which people travel has changed and the impacts of COVID-19 on American traveler spending and booking motivations.
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Voting is open for the 2021 Wisconsin Lodging Directory Contest
WH&LA
Voting is now open for the 2021 Wisconsin Lodging Directory Cover Contest! View all the finalists on WisconsinLodging.org/covercontest to cast a vote for your favorite. This contest will continue to be shared on social media until the voting closes on November 16.
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In case you missed it: Update on the 2020 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show
WH&LA
We will be reimagining the 2020 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show, originally scheduled for November 8 - 10, 2020 at the KI Center in Green Bay. Save the date for a WH&LA educational and networking event March 7-9, 2021. Watch your email for details coming soon.
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In case you missed it: Membership Renewal Information
WH&LA
Due to strain put on our industry, we are understanding of the possible need to extend payment terms. In the event that you are unable to pay at the requested due date on your membership invoice, please do not hesitate to contact the WH&LA office to set alternate arrangements.
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