Connecticut Lodging Association
08/04/2022
STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 30 July
U.S. hotel performance dipped slightly from the previous week, which was the traditional summer travel peak, according to STR‘s latest data through 30 July.
24-30 July 2022 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019*):

  • Occupancy: 71.9% (-3.8%)
  • Average daily rate (ADR): US$158.32 (+18.3%)
  • Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$113.90 (+13.9%) 

While absolute levels were lower than the week prior, comparisons against 2019 levels strengthened.
Recruiting New Members for the CLA Board
We are currently recruiting new members for the Connecticut Lodging Association Board of Directors. As we recover from the pandemic, it is more important than ever to have broad representation of all sectors of the lodging industry. CLA is the collective voice of hotels/motels/inns/B&Bs in Connecticut and our association will actively advocate on behalf of the industry's needs.

Please find attached the Recruitment form and Board of Directors job description. 
Thank you in advance for your consideration!

If you are interested in serving on the board of directors, please contact us at info@ctlodging.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
Connecticut Update: as of Aug. 3, 2022 4:00 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases; 930,119; +4,926
COVID-19 Tests Reported; 15,069,672; +41,852
Daily Test Positivity; 11.77%
COVID-19 Associated Deaths; 11,130; +28
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
U.S. - COVID19: What is the current situation?
Cases & Latest Updates 8/3/22 Cases in U.S.
Total cases: 91,528,269 +161,225
Total deaths: 1,026,723 +659
Global
World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
578,142,444 cases; +6,356,578
6,405,080; deaths; +14,843

Connecticut News

State Leaders Provide Mask & Testing Guidance for 2022-2023 School Year nbcconnecticut.com

Indoor masking urged in New Haven County as COVID numbers rise ctinsider.com
National News

US stuck in a 'horrible plateau' of COVID-19 deaths, experts say. Here's why. usatoday.com

Updated Covid-19 boosters are expected in September. Will it be too late? cnn.com
Hotel News
Studies Show That the Guest Self-Service Era Has Officially Begun hotel-online.com

AHLA Foundation Releases 2022 Hospitality Industry Public Boards Diversity Report

Evolution of Hotel Group Demand: Delays, Booking Trends and Sustainability costar.com

Traveler Sentiment Improves But Higher Prices, Ongoing Pandemic, and Other Possible Disrupters Remain lodgingmagazine.com
Senate reaches a deal on reconciliation
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reached a deal on an expanded reconciliation bill.
What’s in the bill: the legislation covers healthcare, energy and climate programs, and taxes. 

Tax revenues would increase by an estimated $740 billion, including a 15% corporate tax minimum, IRS enforcement and reformed tax code, and modifying carried interest tax provisions.
The bill’s climate provisions — $369 billion — aim to decarbonize all sectors of the economy through targeted federal support of innovative climate solutions. 

An expanded Affordable Care Act subsidy program would be extended through 2025.
Our thought bubble: AHLA welcomes the inclusion of the Energy Efficiency Commercial Buildings Deduction Credit (179D), which provides tax deductions for certain on-property energy efficiency improvements, such as interior lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water systems. We are evaluating the impact of the other tax provisions on the hotel industry.
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