Connecticut Lodging Association
03/08/2022
RSVP: Celebrate International Women's Day with AHLA
Join AHLA on International Women's Day as we welcome leading women in hospitality to share insights on their careers, along with unique perspectives of being a woman in the top job.

Topics include:
  • Pursuing leadership opportunities throughout your career
  • Seeking a seat at the table 
  • Women and hotel ownership
  • The value of mentorship 
  • Today’s workforce
Tuesday, March 8
1-2pm EST
Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
Connecticut Update: as of Mar. 7, 2022 4:00 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases; 727,542; +2,709
COVID-19 Tests Reported; 15,186,960; +96,236
Daily Test Positivity; 2.81%
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 145; -22
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
U.S. - COVID19: What is the current situation?
Cases & Latest Updates 3/07/22 Cases in U.S.
Total cases: 79,094,974 +6,174
Total deaths: 955,958 +95
Global
World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
445,096,612; cases; +10,342,314
5,998,301; deaths; +50,301

Connecticut News

Breeze Airways Adds 6 New Non-Stop Destinations at Bradley Airport nbcconnecticut.com

Avelo announces new flights out of Tweed Airport www.wfsb.com

CT's Daily COVID-19 Positivity Rate at 2.81%

People with heart defects at greater risk for severe illness, death if hospitalized for COVID-19
National News

U.S. far from normal with Covid deaths 10 times higher than seasonal respiratory viruses, report says cnbc.com

Experts urge US cities and states to prep for future outbreaks as Omicron slows theguardian.com
Hotel News
Leisure and Hospitality Still Biggest Unemployment Factor in New Jobs Report hotel-online.com

Knowland: Meetings Volume Increases 48.1 Percent in February lodgingmagazine.com

5 Ways Technology Can Enhance the Guest Experience hotel-online.com

HotStats: Seasonal decline hits industry
Action Needed: Sound off on Revenue, Staffing & Cleaning
AHLA is conducting a new Front Desk Feedback survey of our members to understand the current state of your business, your outlook for the months ahead, and issues that may be affecting your operations, including:

  • Revenue
  • Staffing
  • Cleaning

Your responses will provide valuable feedback to help ensure we are serving your needs, and the survey will take less than five minutes to complete.

All responses are anonymized, and no individual information will be shared.

Please complete the survey by Friday, March 11.
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