2020 PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY
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Time is Running Out: What Relief Options Remain
AHLA Government Affairs
October 8 @ 1pm CDT
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Special Election Edition of The Forum Speaker Series™
Featuring Frank Luntz
October 16 @ 11am CDT
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Getting Back to Business: Industry Leaders Share Their Secrets to Cut Waste and Stand Out
October 12 @ 2 pm CDT
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Getting Back to Business: Hotel Budget Planning During a Pandemic
October 13 @ 11am CDT
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Getting Back to Business: Recovery Strategies - Renegotiating Debt and Increasing Cash Flow
October 14 @ 11am CDT
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$20 Million Grant Fund for WI Hotel & Lodging Industry
WH&LA
Yesterday Gov. Evers' administration announced a $20 million grant program to help sustain Wisconsin's hotel and lodging industry. We've received a lot of questions on how to apply and where to find information, and rest assured that we will share the details with lodging members via a Capitol Insider newsletter as soon as they are announced.
This aid is a direct result of our efforts to advocate for the industry, as we have spent a lot of time over the past several weeks talking with officials and the press about the plight of our industry. While we realize it won't make up for your losses, we do hope that it helps sustain our industry as we dig out of the crisis. Now more than ever it is critical that Congress pass legislation that will help our businesses survive.
Thank you for your continued investment in WH&LA to make this work possible.
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State Sets New Capacity Limits and Gathering Restrictions
WH&LA
Citing the surging number of COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin, DHS issued Executive Order #3 yesterday limiting capacity of indoor gatherings, including at restaurants and bars, to 25% occupancy statewide. This order takes effect on October 8, 2020 and may remain in place until November 6, 2020.
We have received further clarification from the state indicating that guest rooms are not subject to these restrictions as they are not public spaces. However, pools, fitness rooms, and other areas open to guests are restricted to 25% of the occupancy level. Weddings that are not open to the public are private "invite only" events, so the restrictions do not apply. However, we advise that properties proceed cautiously and follow all CDC and SafeStay guidance.
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Small business in Wisconsin still hurting from COVID
WIZM News
From Bayfield to Bangor to Baraboo, people in the Wisconsin tourism business are worried about staying open through more months of COVID-19.
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Wisconsin Restaurant Association says half of restaurants will go under with the governor's new capacity order
WDJT-Milwaukee
Some restaurants in Milwaukee are left shocked after hearing the governor's new order. The new order going into effect Oct. 8 limits gatherings to no more than 25-percent of a room or building's total occupancy. It includes restaurants, bars and businesses allowing the public.
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County sales tax revenues buck negative projections, for now
Superior Telegram
State data shows counties overall have drawn in $18.6 million more than the same time last year, although not all counties are enjoying a windfall. Some rural counties and vacations spots are drawing in more revenues from sales taxes compared to last year, while some urban areas are seeing a dip in returns.
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Sheraton Madison Hotel Virtual Ribbon Cutting
Isthmus
On Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m., Sheraton Madison Hotel shows off their renovated and reimagined space that features the addition of a place for fresh meal offerings called The Market and a hotel bar called The HUB.
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New Ad Encourages Industry Relief
AHLA
Led by AHLA, the COVID RELIEF NOW Coalition released a new ad called, "No Recess Without Relief," imploring Congress to not leave town without passing additional COVID economic relief before the election. |
AHLA Statement on Stalled Negotiations on New COVID Relief Legislation
US Travel Association
The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, on the stalled negotiations surrounding additional COVID relief legislation
"This is unacceptable and inconceivable with millions of Americans out of work and thousands of small businesses barely hanging on."
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Sizing Up the Rural-Urban Travel Divide: Who's Up and Who's Down
New York Times
The pandemic has been hard on travel. According to the U.S. Travel Association, it has caused $386 billion in cumulative losses, but the pain hasn't been evenly distributed.
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Labor hours per occupied room drop at US hotels
Hotel News Now
U.S. hotels employ approximately half of the people who worked in the industry before the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving more than 4 million out of work, hotel labor management data from Hotel Effectiveness shows.
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Brand USA Launches "Always-On" Virtual Platform
Travel Agent Central
Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, announced the launch of Brand USA Global Marketplace-a one-stop shop for U.S. travel partners and international audiences to interact.
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On Demand: WH&LA Virtual Town Hall Speaker Series with US Senator Ron Johnson
WH&LA
An audio recording of the most recent WH&LA Virtual Town Hall on October 6 from 10:30 - 11 am with US Senator Ron Johnson is available online. Senator Johnson discussed relief efforts, his work in Washington, and more.
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Digital Billboard Advertising Opportunities for Lodging & Chamber/CVB Members
WH&LA
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In case you missed it: Update on the 2020 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show
WH&LA
We will be reimagining the 2020 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show, originally scheduled for November 8 - 10, 2020 at the KI Center in Green Bay. Save the date for a WH&LA educational and networking event March 7-9, 2021. Watch your email for details coming soon.
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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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