Connecticut Lodging Association
08/02/2022
Recruiting New Members for the CLA Board
We are currently recruiting new members for the Connecticut Lodging Association Board of Directors. As we recover from the pandemic, it is more important than ever to have broad representation of all sectors of the lodging industry. CLA is the collective voice of hotels/motels/inns/B&Bs in Connecticut and our association will actively advocate on behalf of the industry's needs.

Please find attached the Recruitment form and Board of Directors job description. 
Thank you in advance for your consideration!

If you are interested in serving on the board of directors, please contact us at info@ctlodging.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
Connecticut Update: as of Aug. 1, 2022 4:00 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases; 927,582; +4,842
COVID-19 Tests Reported; 15,051,347; +42,928
Daily Test Positivity; 11.28%
COVID-19 Associated Deaths; 11,102; 0
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
U.S. - COVID19: What is the current situation?
Cases & Latest Updates 8/1/22 Cases in U.S.
Total cases: 91,198,391 +27,387
Total deaths: 1,025,363 +18
Global
World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
572,239,451 cases; +6,712,647
6,390,401; deaths; +13,992

Connecticut News

Biden names FEMA, CDC officials to head monkeypox response ctinsider.com

CDC Places New Haven County in High COVID-Level Category nbcconnecticut.com
National News

Most US public schools plan to keep masks optional for start of classes cnn.com

US to hold push for Covid boosters until fall in order to better protect against BA.5
Hotel News
U.S. hotel profitability reached 32-month high in June hospitalitynet.org

Leisure Travel is Booming - McKinsey US Summer Travel 2022 Report hotel-online.com

Survey: Leisure travelers prioritize cost over brand loyalty hotelbusiness.com

STR: U.S. Hotel Performance, RevPAR, and Occupancy Improve lodgingmagazine.com
RSVP: Mayors Talk Reigniting Travel, Addressing Crime and 
Getting Back to Business

Register now for a special episode of the Forum Speaker Series to hear from three prominent U.S. Mayors as they discuss their relationship with hotels in their community. Join host Chip Rogers for an engaging discussion with the Mayor of Honolulu, HI Rick Blangiardi, Mayor of Tampa, FL Jane Castor and Mayor of Fontana, CA Acquanetta Warren as they share their unique perspectives and future projections for their communities and our industry. 
  
Topics include:
  • Reigniting travel, getting back to business, and addressing crime
  • The importance of the hospitality industry in local communities
  • AHLA's role in forming connections with state and local leaders
  • Developing partnerships between the mayor’s office and local hoteliers
  • The role mayors play in strengthening and attracting tourism 
 
Tuesday, August 9
4:30pm ET
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