Member Update
April 27, 2020
What's Inside:
13,000 Hoteliers Sign Letter to Congress
Analysis: Why PPP May Lead to Hotel Layoffs
AHLA Launches “Safe Stay” Initiative
NRA Releases Reopening Guidance
NRA Files Comments with SBA
Marketing Webinar Tomorrow!
Business Continuity Panel Tomorrow!
In the News
13,000 Hoteliers Sign Letter to Congress
Acknowledging the progress made with the CARES Act while urging corrections, more funding, and enhancements, the American Hotel & Lodging Association letter  with 13,000 hotelier signatures is being sent to every member of Congress.
Analysis: Why PPP May Lead to Hotel Layoffs
Along with the letter to Congress, AHLA is sharing a report  that makes the case for extending the dates of the PPP and increasing the loan limits to 8 times the monthly covered costs. 
AHLA Launches “Safe Stay” Initiative
The American Hotel & Lodging Assocation has launched “ Safe Stay ,” an initiative focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions and workplace protocols to meet the unprecedented challenges resulting from COVID-19.
NRA Releases Reopening Guidance
The National Restaurant Association has put out  a basic summary of best practices  for mitigating exposure to COVID-19. This information is to be used with instructions received from local and state authorities as they begin to reopen. It highlights information from the  recently released guide on best practices from the Food and Drug Administration.
NRA Files Comments with SBA
The National Restaurant Association today  submitted comments  to the Small Business Administration outlining the limitations of the program for the restaurant industry. 
Marketing Webinar Tomorrow!
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and  Aimclear ®  are offering a free marketing and public relations webinar focused on Minnesota’s resorts, campgrounds and RV parks on Tuesday, April 28.
Business Continuity Panel Tomorrow!
The National Restaurant Association will host a panel on real-time business continuity for restaurant operators on Tuesday, April 28. Join industry leaders as they share their experiences and insights about the industry outlook, operational strategies and making real-time decisions.
In the News
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