Preparing for the 2020-21 Flu Season: Protecting Yourself, Others and Your Operations
November 12 @ 10 am
Join Infection Prevention and Public Health Expert Ruth Petran, PhD, as she discusses the similarities and differences between the common cold, influenza and COVID-19 and ways to protect yourself, others and your operations this flu season.
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U.S. Booking Trends for Thanksgiving and Beyond
November 17 @ 1 pm
AHLA Partner, Amadeus will review insights related to key market performance, booking lead times, segment and channel performance, and the impact of group business.
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Strategies to Avoid Overpayments and Recover Lost Revenue
November 18 @ 2 pm
As the hotel industry continues to battle a historic economic crisis, internal finance departments are burdened with the pressure to identify excess, cut costs, and find innovative revenue opportunities.
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ForWard Thinking: Exclusive Insights from Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
November 18 @ 11 am
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) for a new and timely conversation: Impact of Women in the 2020 Elections.
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Wisconsin employers recognized for supporting veterans and their families
CBS 58
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the winners of their Vets Ready Initiative Wednesday, Nov. 11. The new employer recognition initiative highlights employers who go above and beyond to support veterans and their families.
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Wisconsin legislative Republicans, Democrats elect leaders
Wisconsin State Journal
As election season winds down and attention turns to governing, Republicans and Democrats in the Assembly and Senate have elected new leadership for the coming term.
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Tony Evers, in prime-time speech, announces new COVID-19 order advising Wisconsinites to stay home
WISN
During the speech, Evers announced recommendations to help mitigate the virus, but didn't order any additional restrictions. Rather, the order advises Wisconsinites to stay home, urges precautions people should take if they have to leave their homes and encourages businesses to take additional steps to protect workers, customers and the surrounding community.
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Evergreen Campsites and Resort, Wild Rose, named National Park of the Year and Green Park of the Year
Wisconsin Business Journal
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) named Evergreen Campsites & Resort in Wild Rose, its Park of the Year and Plan-It-Green Park of the Year at the 2020 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE), held Nov. 2-5.
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'Active lifestyle' hotel redevelopment of near west side school receives grant
Milwaukee Business Journal
Grants from the Brew City Match program are helping Milwaukee investor Rick Wiegand advance his conversion of a former school on the near west side into an "active lifestyle hotel" and create event space in the nearby Tower Theatre.
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Pandemic Holidays: A look at travel and how transportation is coping amid a pandemic
WVRV
Even amid a pandemic, heavy traffic is expected both on the roads and through the air. When the Covid pandemic first hit Wisconsin back in March, it seemed as though the whole state slowed down. With Thanksgiving and the festive period just around the corner, some will be looking to either hit the roads or soar the skies.
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PPP Survey: Complete by COB Thursday, 11/12
AHLA
Congress has indicated willingness to consider a COVID package during lame duck and we need your help to show the need for hotel industry relief. As part of the Front Desk Feedback survey series, AHLA is conducting a survey of members regarding the impact of COVID-19 on your staffing and business as well as the need for further government relief. AHLA is seeking information regarding: - How you would use a second PPP loan, if it were available
- The impact it would have on your business
- Your business' current situation
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Hotel groups hopeful for Biden presidency, cooperation
Hotel News Now
Leaders of the top lobbying groups for hotels and travel say the recent U.S. election presents signs of hopefulness, but there's also work to be done convincing new lawmakers of the industry's importance.
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Tired Of Travel Bans, Quarantines & Experts' Warnings, More People Are Judging For Themselves When To Travel
Forbes
Survey show that a growing number of travelers are okay with wearing masks and other health and safety number of travelers are okay with wearing masks and other health and safety precautions, but are now saying they will make their own judgments on when its okay to travel rather than wait for governments and health experts to say its okay to fly.
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Travel Pulse
In 2021, "we will be up massively over 2020," said Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International, speaking on a panel of CEOs at the online NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference.
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GBTA
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) welcomed CEO and Founder of Cvent, Reggie Aggarwal, to share his insights on the future of meetings and events and how technology will play an even bigger role moving forward.
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Register Now - Virtual Town Hall Speaker Series "Election Impact on Wisconsin's Lodging Industry"
WH&LA
Join us on November 18 at 9:30 am for a special edition of the WH&LA Virtual Town Hall Speaker Series - "Election Impact on Wisconsin's Lodging Industry"! AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers, WH&LA contract lobbyist Kathi Kilgore, and WH&LA President & CEO Bill Elliott will provide post-election analysis and discuss what the results could mean for the lodging industry in Wisconsin.
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Final Week of Voting for the 2021 Wisconsin Lodging Directory Cover Contest
WH&LA
With one week left to vote and with your help, we can make 2020 a historic year for our annual Cover Contest. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter, and share our posts to your family and friends. View this year's finalists on WisconsinLodging.org/covercontest and vote now!
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Now accepting applications for WH&LA's 2020 Educational Scholarships
WH&LA
This year, WH&LA will disburse $3,000 through its two scholarship programs for hotel management and hospitality students in Wisconsin. We are accepting applications until 5 pm on November 20 for the WH&LA Merit Scholarships and Cal Worrell Memorial Scholarship.
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In case you missed it: Membership Renewal Information
WH&LA
Due to strain put on our industry, we are understanding of the possible need to extend payment terms. In the event that you are unable to pay at the requested due date on your membership invoice, please do not hesitate to contact the WH&LA office to set alternate arrangements.
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