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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 10/28/20
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myconneCT Informational Webinar with the Department of Revenue Services |
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Please join us for the myconneCT Informational Webinar with the Department of Revenue Services on November 19, 2020 at 2 p.m.
myconneCT is the new Connecticut Department of Revenue Services’ (DRS) online portal to file tax returns, make payments, and view your filing history. myconneCT is one part of a multi-year, multi-phase information technology (IT) modernization initiative.
Businesses and Bulk Filers will now use myconneCT to file, pay, and manage the following tax types:
· Sales and Use / Business Use
· Withholding
· Room Occupancy (B&B Occupancy)
· Prepaid Wireless E 9-1-1 Fee
· Admissions and Dues
· Tourism Surcharge
· Rental Surcharge
· Dry Cleaning Surcharge
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Agenda
1. Commissioner Remarks
2. Sales Tax Overview
3. myconneCT Demonstration
4. Q & A
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 68,637; +538
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 4,595; +6
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 292; +22
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 2,218,298; +13,039
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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Travel Advisory Updated October 20, 2020
Anyone traveling into Connecticut from a state with a positive case rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents, or higher than a 10% test positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average, or from a country for which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice, are directed to:
1. Self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state
2. Provide proof of negative COVID-19 test results within three days of arrival to avoid quarantining
3. Get tested in Connecticut and quarantine until receipt of negative test results
The list of impacted locations is updated on a weekly basis every Tuesday as the situation develops across the country. Click here to see impacted states.
Residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are exempt from this advisory but are advised to avoid non-essential travel.
Travelers will now be required to complete a form upon entry into Connecticut stating their name, date of birth, state of origin, estimated length of stay and location while in Connecticut, as well as contact information. The form is required to be submitted to DPH and can be completed online by visiting ct.gov/travelform.
As of Tuesday, October 20, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Hotels Updated
- Indoor Recreation
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Event Guidance: Indoor Events | Outdoor Events
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Gatherings Expanded: Effective, October 8
- Indoor private gatherings at commercial establishment/places of business – 50% capacity, capped at 100 people
- Indoor private gatherings at private residents – 25 people
- Outdoor private gatherings – 150 people
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 Rate Hits 4.1 Percent, Not Seen Since June patch.com
Lamont: Stricter enforcement of COVID rules possible after bar incidents ctpost.com
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Presented by AHLA Food & Beverage Committee
From restaurants, to in-room dining, market/grab n go’s, minibars, to buffets the world of F&B has forever been changed. Industry leaders working to reshape the F&B landscape as we know it share insights into the future of hotel F&B and how hotels are ensuring guest and employee safety. The group of Allied members will discuss new technologies, ecofriendly/sustainable products, contactless options, and more.
Wednesday, October 28
3pm EDT
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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
*Please login using your member ID to view the webinars.
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U.S. Hotel Profit Stuck in Neutral; Rest of World Switches Gears hotel-online.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: 8,680,611 +63,589
Total deaths: 225,084 +438
NEWS
COVID-19 deaths on the rise in the U.S., as hospitals fill up at alarming rate cbsnews.com
Coronavirus updates: U.S. cases hit daily record, WHO says controlling Covid may require ‘sacrifice’
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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
43 540 739; cases; +378 200
1 160 650; deaths; +4 956
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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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