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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 12/23/20
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STR: U.S. hotel performance for November 2020
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HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—The U.S. hotel industry showed lower performance from the month prior, according to November 2020 data from STR.
November 2020 (percentage change from November 2019):
- Occupancy: 40.3% (-34.5%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): US$90.92 (-27.7%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$36.67 (-52.6%)
Each of the three key performance metrics declined from the previous month.
Among the Top 25 Markets, Oahu Island, Hawaii, reported the lowest November occupancy level (22.6%), which represented a 72.4% decline in year-over-year comparisons. The market showed the highest ADR ($167.49), however, which was down 26.7%.
Phoenix, Arizona, reported the highest occupancy level (49.6%), which was down 31.3% year over year. The next highest occupancy levels were seen in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida (48.8%), and Atlanta, Georgia (46.5%). str.com
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 168,960; +1,583
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 4,048,537; +23,737
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 1,159; +16
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 5,703; +27
Daily Test Positivity; 6.67%
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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Travel Advisory Updated December 19, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order revising the guidelines for the travel advisory he enacted earlier this year in Connecticut amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in order to streamline its operations and align with recently modified guidance on the virus from the U.S Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020, the revised Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory will:
- Apply to all travelers – both foreign and domestic – entering Connecticut from any location, except for the neighboring states of New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island; and
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Require all affected travelers to complete the Connecticut Travel Health Form (available at ct.gov/travelform) and self-quarantine for a period of 10 days or until a negative COVID-19 test result.
There will be three exemptions from the requirement to self-quarantine:
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Testing alternative exemption: Applicable to any affected traveler who has had a negative test for COVID-19 in the 72 hours prior to their arrival in Connecticut, or subsequent to their arrival in Connecticut, and had submitted such negative test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health. This can be either a PCR test or a rapid antigen test.
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Essential worker exemption: Applicable to essential workers traveling for work-related purposes.
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Tested positive for COVID-19 exemption: Applicable to an affected traveler who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 90 days prior to his or her arrival in Connecticut and has clinically recovered, or has not been symptomatic for a period of 10 days since symptom onset or such positive test if not symptomatic, and has submitted such test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health.
For further information on the Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory, including an extensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQ), visit ct.gov/Coronavirus/travel.
- Hotels Updated
- Indoor Recreation
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Event Guidance: Indoor Events | Outdoor Events
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Gatherings: Effective, November 6
- Indoor private gatherings at commercial establishment/places of business – 25 people
- Indoor private gatherings at private residents – 25 people
- Outdoor private gatherings – 50 people
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
Governor Provides More Details About Tentative Phase 1B, 1C Vaccine Distribution Following CDC Recommendations nbcconnecticut.com
CT Coronavirus Updates: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Rise patch.com
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AHLA has spent months urging lawmakers to help the people and industries most affected by COVID-19. After more than 250,000 individual grassroots actions taken by AHLA members, we are pleased to finally see a long-overdue agreement, but there is more to accomplish. We look forward to working with the 117th Congress and the new Administration on a longer-term stimulus package that ensures our industry survives and is positioned to help lead a national economic recovery.
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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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Webinars
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CT Paid Leave Program Registration
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IT'S TIME TO REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS
The CT Paid Leave program applies to all Connecticut businesses with one or more employees, therefore it is important for all employers with Connecticut workers to register with the CT Paid Leave Authority. As registration is now open, visit CTPaidLeave.org to register your business.
Businesses interested in seeking an exemption from the program can learn about the CT Paid Leave opt-out requirements and apply for an exemption from the program through the registration process.
Sole proprietors and those who are self-employed are eligible to opt in to the program through the registration process.
To begin the registration process, please visit the CT Paid Leave website’s registration page by clicking the button below.
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DCF Human Trafficking Prevention Course for Lodging
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Join us Friday, January 15th for CLA's virtual training course on Human Trafficking Prevention from the CT Department of Children and Families. This course is open to all and any lodging employees. Please register each employee who will attend the course separately.
Please send any questions in advance to info@ctlodging.org, with subject line 1/15 HTP Question. Please submit any advance questions by noon, 1/13/21.
When: Friday, January 15, 2021 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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9 Creative Uses for Hotel Rooms for All Budget Types in the Time of COVID-19 hospitalitynet.org
AHLA Urges Governors to Include Hotel Employees in Next COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution hotelbusiness.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: 17,974,303 +183,927
Total deaths: 318,569 +1,725
NEWS
New coronavirus cases in US may be leveling off -- but more and more are being hospitalized and dying cnn.com
CDC, Fauci: New Coronavirus Strain Could Be in U.S. usnews.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
76 382 044; cases; +335 321
1 702 128; deaths; +7,599
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The Connecticut Lodging Association is a trade association representing and promoting the lodging industry in Connecticut. Want to know about CLA benefits and membership? Visit us at ctlodging.org/membership
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Connecticut Lodging Association
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