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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 1/29/21
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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 23 January |
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HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. weekly hotel occupancy remained flat from the previous week, according to STR‘s latest data through 23 January.
17-23 January 2021 (percentage change from comparable week in 2020):
- Occupancy: 40.0% (-30.6%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): US$90.13 (-28.1%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$36.07 (-50.1%)
Aggregate data for the Top 25 Markets showed lower occupancy (38.8%) but higher ADR (US$97.60) than all other markets.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 248,765; +1,426
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported; 5,658,506; +40,185
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 995; -21
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 7,020; +44
Daily Test Positivity; 3.55%
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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Travel Advisory Updated December 19, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order revising the guidelines for the travel advisory he enacted earlier this year in Connecticut amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in order to streamline its operations and align with recently modified guidance on the virus from the U.S Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020, the revised Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory will:
- Apply to all travelers – both foreign and domestic – entering Connecticut from any location, except for the neighboring states of New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island; and
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Require all affected travelers to complete the Connecticut Travel Health Form (available at ct.gov/travelform) and self-quarantine for a period of 10 days or until a negative COVID-19 test result.
There will be three exemptions from the requirement to self-quarantine:
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Testing alternative exemption: Applicable to any affected traveler who has had a negative test for COVID-19 in the 72 hours prior to their arrival in Connecticut, or subsequent to their arrival in Connecticut, and had submitted such negative test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health. This can be either a PCR test or a rapid antigen test.
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Essential worker exemption: Applicable to essential workers traveling for work-related purposes.
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Tested positive for COVID-19 exemption: Applicable to an affected traveler who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 90 days prior to his or her arrival in Connecticut and has clinically recovered, or has not been symptomatic for a period of 10 days since symptom onset or such positive test if not symptomatic, and has submitted such test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health.
For further information on the Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory, including an extensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQ), visit ct.gov/Coronavirus/travel.
- Hotels Updated
- Indoor Recreation
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Event Guidance: Indoor Events | Outdoor Events
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Gatherings: Effective, November 6
- Indoor private gatherings at commercial establishment/places of business – 25 people
- Indoor private gatherings at private residents – 25 people
- Outdoor private gatherings – 50 people
Guidance On The Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce CISA's Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19 guidance and accompanying list are intended to support state, local, and industry partners in identifying the critical infrastructure sectors and the essential workers. Updated 8/18/20
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For COVID 19 Information Connecticut Residents Can Call 2-1-1 or text CTCOVID to 898211
NEWS
Latest M.I.T. COVID-19 data tracking model for Connecticut projects more hospitalizations, deaths into March wtnh.com
New study highlights disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women and girls in CT
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AHLA Update - Business Groups Appeal Joint Employer Decision
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AHLA joined a coalition of businesses in supporting the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) appeal to the September decision striking down a portion of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) joint employment rule that applies to vertical joint employment relationships. These relationships were one of the major causes of confusion that the Department sought to clarify and usually apply to employees that work for one company but may be economically dependent or controlled by another company (staffing, contracting, franchising). As a new Congress and Administration begins, AHLA will continue to educate policymakers about the importance of clarity around this issue to hoteliers.
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COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels, a new course! COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels, created in consultation with the AHLA's Safe Stay Advisory Council, presents united industry guidelines endorsed by all major U.S. hotel brands to help hotel operators achieve their top priority – protecting guests and employees against the coronavirus. REGISTER HERE for the course.
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Webinars
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Lenders Paying Attention to Hoteliers’ Adaptability costar.com
2020: Worst Year in Tourism History With 1 Billion Fewer International Arrivals hotel-online.com
Consumer Behavior Changes During the Pandemic: What Should Businesses Know?hospitalitynet.org
After Unanticipated 2020, Hotel Industry Knows What It’s Up Against hotel-online.com
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Lodging Reopening Guidelines and Resources |
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Guidelines:
CT Office of Tourism: New So Good to See You safety videos- These videos spotlight the many protocols businesses across the state have put in place to welcome visitors back safely. Each video includes interviews with a sampling of our restaurant, lodging and attraction leaders who showcase how well-prepared the entire Connecticut tourism industry is for the return of our residents and area visitors alike. To see all Tourism Safety videos CLICK HERE. Download Lodging Safety Video HERE.
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COVID19: What is the current situation? |
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Total cases: 25,456,670 +155,504
Total deaths: 427,626 +4,107
NEWS
New COVID-19 Cases Plunge 25% or More as Behavior Changes usnews.com
With 22M Americans vaccinated, CDC data shows shots are going well; South Africa variant reaches US. Latest COVID-19 updates usatoday.com
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CDC Resources
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations
- The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.
- CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential international travel. CDC recommends that travelers avoid travel to Brazil, China, Iran, Most European Countries, United Kingdom and Ireland
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U.S. Travel: Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19. Do not travel if you are sick, or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Do not travel with someone who is sick. Protect yourself and others during your trip.
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World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
100 819 363; cases; +587,622
2 176 159; deaths; +16,628
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