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Connecticut Lodging Association
Legislative Bulletin
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‘Whatever works’: Lawmakers negotiate to avert another shutdown absent signal from Trump
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washingtonpost.com
1/25/19: Trump Announces Deal to Reopen Government, in Surprise Retreat From Wall
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nytimes.com
AHLA Releases 2019 Policy Priorities, Urges Congress, Administration To Work Together To End Shutdown,
lodgingmagazine.com
ABA Implores Congress, Administration to Come Together and End Shutdown,
buses.org
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Connecticut Legislative Update
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The 2019 Connecticut legislative session convened on January 9, 2019, and will adjourn June 5, 2019.
For Much Of New England, Minimum Wage Going Up In 2019,
wnpr.org
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Legislative Bipartisan Tourism Caucus, January 16th
The Arts Culture and Tourism Policy Committee presented their report at the latest CT Tourism Caucus. To watch the full meeting visit the Connecticut Network:
ct-n.com
To the left, Jeff Muthersbaugh, CLA President speaking at the Tourism Caucus, Jan. 16, 2019.
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COT: Tourism Marketing Fact Sheet
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As you know, there are several new committees focused on the future of tourism funding. I’m sure you agree that it’s great to have this renewed interest in Connecticut tourism.
Thought it would be helpful to ensure everyone has the latest information about what we’ve been doing to date to promote tourism in Connecticut — and the results of those efforts. Toward that end, the Office of Tourism has prepared the attached Tourism Marketing Fact Sheet. (
link to report)
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Suite Talk: Ginny Kozlowski, executive director, Connecticut Lodging Association
In 2019, Ginny Kozlowski is celebrating her 10th year as executive director of the Connecticut Lodging Association, which is headquartered in New Haven. In this edition of Suite Talk, Business Journal reporter Phil Hall visited with Kozlowski to discuss the trends and challenges facing the state’s lodging industry.
Regional tourism districts waiting on appropriated funds,
theday.com
Number of international visitors to the USA declines,
usatoday.com
AHLA Launches ‘Hospitality Is Working’ Campaign With $500k In Grants,
ahla.com
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AHLA 2019 Policy Priorities
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The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) this week released its 2019 policy priorities, Policy Solutions for Our Workforce, Communities, and Guests, which highlights the hotel industry's advocacy agenda for the coming year.
As the sole association representing all segments of the lodging industry, AHLA is committed to innovative solutions that support small business owners and keep our economy strong.
ahla.com/policyguide
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Issue Update:
National Travel and Tourism Advisory Board Goals
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The Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) recently released their
recommendations
to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for a new 10-year international visitation and spending goal for the United States. TTAB calls for the U.S. to commit to a goal of 116 million annual international visitors by 2028, representing $445 billion in yearly travel and tourism exports. This would be a 44% increase in international visitation over the next decade and a corresponding 77% increase in tourism exports. In addition to their national goal recommendations, TTAB strongly encourages the creation of a new 10-year National Travel & Tourism Strategy and lays out policy recommendations, such as the reauthorization of Brand USA, to increase U.S. market share. AHLA looks forward to continuing our work with TTAB, the Administration and Congress to encourage and implement these important recommendations and grow international travel and tourism to the U.S.
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1/29-1/31: Human Trafficking Awareness Week
at the Quinnipiac University School of Law
in North Haven. Working with local advocates, our students have put together an exciting slate of events.
- 1/30 live training by our law students on spotting signs of trafficking and reporting. REGISTER HERE
1/31, 2/11: Speaker's Tourism Panel Hosting Regional Meetings
REGISTER HERE
- Legislative Office Building, Hartford: January 31, at 2:30 p.m.
- Yale Peabody Museum, New Haven: February 11, at 2:30 p.m.
3/3-3/5: New England Food Show
, Boston. Receive 10% off the onsite price
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/membership
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Connecticut Lodging Association
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