Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 11/11/2021
2021 CT Economic Development Summit – Speakers & Update
On Thursday, December 2, the state will host the 2021 Connecticut Economic Development Summit @ The Bushnell in Hartford.

Our line-up of speakers so far includes Governor Ned Lamont, Barry Silbert, Founder & CEO of Digital Currency Group, Heather K. Terry, co-founder & CEO of GoodSam PBC,Randy Salvatore, founder & CEO of RMS Companies, Gloria Kolb, CEO of Elidah, Inc.,Andre Swanston, CEO and co-founder of Tru Optik, Jennie Ripps, founder of Owl's Brew and Brew Lab Tea, Carlos Mouta, Owner & CEO of Parkville Market, Ted Ferrarone Co-President of Building and Land Technology, and Max Kothari, CEO of Express Kitchens.
We’ll focus on what’s ahead for Connecticut, the policies and decisions driving economic recovery, how and why we are navigating the pandemic effectively, and how we leverage this moment in history into a sustainable future that includes everyone.

Attendees will include corporate partners, thought leaders, social media influencers, entrepreneurs, Connecticut stakeholders, new residents, top-ranking government officials, and C-level executives.

This will be our first large, in-person conference since the pandemic. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test is required for entry.

If you have questions or are interested in sponsorship, contact decd.eds@ct.gov. Thank you to our current sponsors Robinson + Cole, Winstanley Enterprises, AdvanceCT, Connecticut Innovations, Building and Land Technology (BLT), and RMS Companies for your continued support.

Space is limited and we’ve received more registrations than anticipated, so I encourage you to register today.
We Want Your Feedback!
The Connecticut Office of Tourism is very pleased to have a budget this year for marketing Connecticut Tourism during the winter months December - March. With this budget also comes a priority from the administration to create a new impression of Connecticut, one that challenges misconceptions that we are stodgy and traditional. 

So in everything they do, they're focused on highlighting youthful, diverse residents/visitors enjoying dynamic experiences. This Winter campaign is a hybrid effort that will both support tourism and lead our rebranding initiative. Our core tactics of search, social, content seeding, which have proven exceptionally efficient at driving participation in tourism activities, will continue to focus on a wide range of attractions - including our most popular. Our TV and Out of Home components will have greater emphasis on re-branding with a focus on surprising, unexpected experiences while showcasing a culturally diverse community. 

With this in mind, the Connecticut Office of Tourism is excited to share three potential creative directions for the upcoming winter tourism campaign - and they want to hear your feedback!

Please take the survey below to provide feedback on which campaign direction should be selected for productions. This is your chance to impact the direction of Connecticut's Winter Tourism campaign.
Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
Connecticut Update: as of Nov.10, 2021 4:00 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 406,752; +533
COVID-19 Tests Reported; 11,976,037; +17,585
Daily Test Positivity; 3.03%
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 234; +2
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
U.S. - COVID19: What is the current situation?
Cases & Latest Updates 11/10/21 Cases in U.S.
Total cases: 46,626,034 +81,184
Total deaths: 755,201 +1,561
Global
World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
250,715,502; cases; +536,060
5,062,106; deaths; +7,636

Connecticut News

Why the sudden surge in COVID-19 positivity in CT does not prove the winter wave is here -- yet

Data shows uptick in Connecticut COVID cases, hospitalizations ctinsider.com
National News

After weeks of declines, U.S. Covid cases have stalled at a high level: ‘The ERs are packed’

White House: About 900,000 Kids Got COVID-19 Shots in Week 1 usnews.com
Hotel News
STR: U.S. Hotel Performance Increased Slightly

Strong Demand, Rate Growth Move Up Hotel Recovery Timeline hotelnewsresource.com

New Capital and Strategies Targeting Hospitality

New Research from Expedia Group Reveals Price No Longer Primary Driver of Travel Decisions
Survey: Nearly 60% of Americans Staying Home for the Holidays

Nearly 60% of Americans are unlikely to travel for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, according to a new national survey from Morning Consult and commissioned by AHLA. Key findings include the following:



  • Just 33% of Americans plan to travel for Christmas, while only 29% plan to travel for Thanksgiving 
  • 52% of Americans say they plan to take fewer trips and 53% plan to take shorter trips due to rising gas prices
  • 41% of parents with kids under age 12 say the availability of vaccines for kids ages 5-11 will make them more likely to travel
  • 68% of Thanksgiving travelers plan to stay with family or friends, while 22% plan to stay in a hotel
  • 66% of Christmas travelers plan to stay with family or friends, while 23% plan to stay in a hotel
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