Mid-March 2020 Newsletter

Vol. 8 No. 06

A Note from Your SFCA Board of Directors

Dear Concierges & SFCA Community,

The past week has been a whirlwind to say the least.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has crippled the world as we know it, and unfortunately this seems to be just the beginning for us in the United States. This pandemic should not change our lives, just the way we live it - be it for the short term or the long term.

Most experts speak of practicing SOCIAL DISTANCING. However, I agree with the other experts that say it should be PHYSICAL DISTANCING. Let's keep it SOCIAL! Let's talk about everything - whatever is on your mind, with your family, friends and loved ones. Please do not hesitate to send me an email with any questions whatsoever. The more we that we discuss what is happening, the better off we will be. Remember that it is OK to be scared. Fear drives us to succeed, because in our book FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION.

We and our industry will remain strong and survive. We will endure this temporary hardship and we will ultimately overcome it - just like we did after 9/11, The Great Recession and so many hurricane disasters. After all, we are CONCIERGE and hospitality professionals! We take care of one another. We find a way to adapt to whatever the world throws our way.

Stay safe - take care of yourself and loved ones, talk to your kids, and wash your hands a million times a day. Most importantly - practice PHYSICAL DISTANCING. Take seriously the warnings coming from the CDC and regional government officials. Do not go out in public unless it is absolutely necessary. We need to protect the elderly and immunocompromised of our community by doing our part to halt the spread of this virus. Even if you personally aren't afraid of COVID-19, actively taking steps to reduce its spread could literally save the lives of those in your life with weaker immune systems.

We will all get through this - there is a light with rolling fields full of toilet paper at the end of this tunnel!

God Bless.

Your Friends & Fearless Leaders,

Miguel Pena & The SFCA Board of Directors

Member News

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

"...The GMCVB hosted the Coronavirus Hotel Industry Forum at The Miami Beach Convention Center this week where we convened leading hoteliers and shared top COVID-19 prevention tips for hotel staff and for hotel guests. We invite you to visit our website for access to a resource library of materials shared at this meeting."

PowerPoint of the Hotel Industry Coronavirus Forum on March 9, 2020
Coronavirus Management Guidelines for Hotels
Miami Herald: Coronavirus 411: How do I get it? How do I stop it? And other key questions, answers
Coronavirus Prevention Tips for Hotel Guests
Coronavirus Prevention Tips for Hotel Staff

Follow this link below to find these resources.

City of Miami Beach Memo (03/16)

Follow this link for access to the entire COVID-19 memo concerning residents and visitors to Miami Beach.

Aventura Mall

Please follow this link to see the steps the Aventura Mall is taking to ensure the safety of their shoppers.

Enterprise

Enterprise is making an exception to rent to those under 21 due to the demand of college students trying to make it back home. Follow this link to learn more.

Frost Science & Perez Art Museum

Public admission to both museums is now temporarily suspended given the pandemic at hand.

"We are currently evaluating all upcoming events, programs and camps and will be directly contacting these audiences. Updates are also being provided on our website and social channels."