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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 8/21/20
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Act Now: Urge Congress to Consider Immediate PPP Legislation
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Congress is returning from recess early to address the U.S. Postal Service budget shortfall this weekend. While Speaker Nancy Pelosi has indicated that the House Members will only be voting on funding for the Postal Service, there is a possibility that they consider additional COVID-19 related relief options. Senate Republicans plan to introduce and vote on a “skinny” COVID-19 relief bill intended to assist millions of Americans struggling with the economic and health crisis caused by the pandemic.
If Congress is unable to agree upon a larger package, we need your help to urge House and Senate leadership to consider a “standalone” Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) expansion bill. The PPP application deadline has expired, barring any new businesses from taking advantage of this critical program. Crucially, businesses that have already received a PPP loan and are still struggling are excluded from reapplying for the program. This must change!
We have a small window before Congress goes out on recess again.
The hotel industry needs your voice and we need Congress to ACT NOW!
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 51,432; +118
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,458; +1
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 47; -2
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,012,810; +12415
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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As of Tuesday, August 18, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Wisconsin
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
Lamont’s tourism dilemma: screening for COVID could prevent spread and also hurt business ctmirror.org
Southwest Airlines Temporarily Suspending Some Non-Stop Flights Out of Bradley Airport nbcconnecticut.com
CT Coronavirus Updates: 3rd Reopening Phase On Hold patch.com
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AHLA Update: Hotel Industry Facing Historic Wave of Foreclosures |
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To better underscore how devasting COVID-19 has been on our industry over these many months, AHLA worked with commercial real estate data analyst group Trepp, on a new national report, showing the historic wave of foreclosures many in the industry are now facing as the pandemic continues to devastate small business hotel owners and its workforce. Since the beginning of the pandemic the hotel segment has faced a historic number of delinquencies and is the most heavily hit sector of the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market. Thanks to your grassroots engagement, we were able to send, nearly 4,000 signatures on an urgent letter to Congress calling for immediate action to help hotels avoid foreclosure and the loss of tens of thousands of jobs.
Key Findings:
- Nearly 1 out of every 4 hotel CMBS loans delinquent on payment.
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Loans that are 30 or more days delinquent stand at 23.4% as of July 2020 – the highest percentage of loans on record. Learn More.
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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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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 15 August |
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9-15 August 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019):
- Occupancy: 50.2% (-30.0%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): US$101.41 (-23.0%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$50.87 (-46.1%)
U.S. occupancy has risen week over week for 17 of the last 18 weeks, although growth in demand (room nights sold) has slowed. The week ending 14 March was the last with occupancy of at least 50.0%. str.com
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Hotels to Dorms: Converting Hotels to College Housing During the COVID19 Pandemic
STR: U.S. Hotel Occupancy Hits 50 Percent for the First Time Since Mid-March lodgingmagazine.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: 5,506,929; +46,500
Total deaths: 172,416; +1,404
NEWS
New Covid-19 cases are declining across the US, official says, but that could quickly change if people aren't careful cnn.com
How miscommunication and selfishness hampered America’s COVID-19 response usatoday.com
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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
22 492 312; cases; +275 191
788 503; deaths; +6 816
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