Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 10/21/2021
STR: U.S. hotel performance for September 2021
The U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance from the month prior, according to September 2021 data from STR.
September 2021 (percentage change from September 2019):

  • Occupancy: 61.6% (-8.2%)
  • Average daily rate (ADR): US$133.11 (+1.0%)
  • Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$82.04 (-7.3%)

Among the Top 25 Markets, Denver experienced the highest occupancy level (71.4%), which was still down 12.0% from the market’s 2019 benchmark. 

None of the Top 25 Markets saw an occupancy increase over 2019.
Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
Connecticut Update: as of Oct.20, 2021 4:00 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 399,363; +384
COVID-19 Tests Reported; 11,587,902; +20,427
Daily Test Positivity; 1.88%
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 226; -22
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
U.S. - COVID19: What is the current situation?
Cases & Latest Updates 10/20/21 Cases in U.S.
Total cases: 45,070,875 +75,002
Total deaths: 728,125 +1,765
Global
World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
241,411,380; cases; +457,013
4,912,112; deaths; 8,093
Connecticut News

CT preparing to roll out COVID vaccines for kids aged 5-11 ahead of FDA anticipated approval

Votes ahead for COVID boosters; CT could administer more doses this week ctinsider.com
National News

White House says fully vaccinated foreign visitors can start entering US on November 8 cnn.com

More people are getting boosters than new Covid-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot cnn.com
Hotel News
How Digital Transformation Is Facilitating Servitization in the Hospitality Industry

Why Hoteliers Are Turning to PMS Technology to Fill Gaps in Labor and Overall Operations

Booking.com: Seven Predictions for 2022 Travel

International travel searches spike after U.S. moves to ease curbs reuters.com
NYT Tech Columnist Talks Future of Hospitality Technology

Kara Swisher, described as Silicon Valley's "most powerful tech journalist" by Newsweek, joins AHLA Monday for an exclusive discussion on the future of hospitality tech.


 
Topics include:
  • Big Tech evolution and its impact on hospitality
  • The Biden Administration’s approach to tech policy and antitrust issues
  • Social media, benefits and consequences for Corporate America
  • Tech whistleblowers bringing scrutiny to social media platforms

Additionally, hear updates on the integration of Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) with AHLA and insights from leading industry executives as they discuss the latest technology challenges and opportunities facing the hotel industry today.

Monday, October 25
4pm EDT 
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