Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 5/27/2021
New “Say Yes to Connecticut” Marketing Campaign in the News
Earlier this month, the Connecticut Office of Tourism launched its summer tourism marketing campaign: Say Yes to Connecticut! 

After saying “no” to so many things due to the pandemic, they are encouraging consumers to say “yes” to all the wonderful tourism activities in the state—and fuel the industry’s recovery.

The Office of Tourism getting the word out through TV, online, social media and public relations. Here is a snapshot of recent campaign press coverage that highlights: 

  • The industry’s ongoing commitment to safety and its importance to the local economy
  • The Office of Tourism’s proprietary research about consumer optimism and pent-up demand
  • Connecticut’s diverse array of things to see and do across the state
Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
Connecticut Update: as of May 26, 2021 4:00 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 346,980; +88
COVID-19 Tests Reported; 9,175,780; +11,706
Daily Test Positivity; .75%
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 122; -7
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 8,227; +6
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
U.S. - COVID19: What is the current situation?
Cases & Latest Updates 5/26/21 Cases in U.S.
Total cases: 32,994,369 +20,956
Total deaths: 588,421 +545
Global
World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
167 958 998; cases; +521,513
3 492 673; deaths; +12,018

Connecticut News

Cambria to open hotels in New Haven and South Windsor newstimes.com

CT Open, Ready for Business, Gov. Says; COVID Rate Dips to .75 Percent nbcconnecticut.com
National News

Nine states have 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated against Covid as U.S. cases, deaths fall further cnbc.com

CDC director urges caution over Memorial Day weekend for those not vaccinated as U.S. Covid cases, deaths fall cnbc.com
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Preparing for Increased Occupancy
COVID-19 and the events of the past year continue to impact consumer behavior and the way we run our business. In this webinar a principal technical account specialist at Ecolab will review the fundamentals of environmental hygiene—sharing best practices for cleaning and disinfecting, special considerations in light of current situation and strategies to build long-standing resilient operations that extend beyond COVID-19. Learn recommendations to optimize your operations and things you can do to help gain and build confidence, trust and loyalty of guest and employees.

Speaker:
Kaycee Strewler, Principal Technical Account Specialist, RD&E, Ecolab
Kaycee provides technical expertise to global customers and has taken a primary role in consulting on product and procedure recommendations related to COVID-19. She has a BS in Biology and Environmental Science, an MS in Natural Resource Sciences, and has held various roles at Ecolab including in Regulatory and RD&E.

Wednesday, June 9
2pm EDT
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