Archive for May 2020
Coronavirus Planning and Response Newsletter: House Passes PPP Flexibility Act
Today’s Rundown House passes Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Stats: One-third of Americans traveled Memorial Day weekend Accor begins opening hotels, launches new marketing campaign MGM, Caesars plan reopening of 6 Las Vegas resorts Pestana Hotel Group to open select hotels from June 5 Temecula wine resorts properties to reopen on June 1, July 1…
Read MoreHow Hoteliers Can Build Guest Confidence
Today’s Rundown PwC: 3 ways hoteliers can build guest confidence Stats: Optimistic signals for hospitality industry Wyndham extends relief measures, cancels 2021 conference Celestyal Cruises extends suspension of operations to July 30 More hotels and destinations ensuring immaculate guest experience Uniworld to offer 25 essential workers a river cruise vacation Seabourn updates ‘book with confidence’…
Read MoreCFVI Teams up with American Red Cross to Award $1 Million in Grants
U.S. Virgin Islands, May 22, 2020 — The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) is pleased to announce that it has awarded more than $1 million in grants supporting USVI farmers and social services clients across the Territory through a collaborative grant program funded by the American Red Cross (ARC). Micro Grant Program…
Read MoreAHLA Outlines Hotel Industry Recovery Plan
Today’s Rundown AHLA lays out ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. extends suspension of voyages Greece update: No COVID-19 tests or quarantine for tourists this summer White Lodging launches three-pronged StayConfident program The Travel Corporation unveils enhanced protocols for guided vacations Club Med launches ‘Safe Together,’ pegs Florida resort reopening What’s next for…
Read More7 Takeaways from White House Restaurant Executive Roundtable
Today’s Rundown Key takeaways from White House restaurant executive roundtable Stats: Americans prefer beach vacations and road trips in 2020 STR, Tourism Economics adjust U.S. hotel forecast downward Advisors concerned about hygiene and commissions, survey shows IHG rolls out enhanced cleanliness, well-being efforts Check-in with U.K. general managers on reopening plans My Place launches Always…
Read MoreCDC COVID-19 Guidance
Response Website Updates (5/15) NEW · U.S. Clinical Laboratories Reporting SARS-CoV-2 Test Results to CDC · Commercial Labs · Emergency Department Visits Percentage of Visits for COVID-19-Like Illness (CLI) or Influenza-like Illness (ILI) · NCHS Mortality Surveillance Data · Percentage of Visits for ILI by Age Group Reported by A Subset of ILINet Providers · …
Read MoreCoral World Ocean Park Reopening May 16
We Shore Have Missed You At Coral World Ocean Park, our animals, team members, and guests are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for the community. As we take the first steps to reopening and welcoming visitors back, we are closely monitoring news and information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). In…
Read MoreIATA is Featured in this Week’s COVID-19: The Unwanted Visitor
View this week’s episode of our podcast, COVID-19: The Unwanted Visitor, here. This week, IATA’s regional vice president for the Americas, Peter Cerda, shares information on the state of the global aviation sector, the impact of the lockdowns on the Caribbean and the need for all governments to support the airlines. Here are some brief…
Read MoreCHTA Live Resilience Series Webinar May 20
Join us to hear the most recent results and insights of MMGY’s biweekly study of U.S. business and leisure travelers. This survey measures current and future traveler sentiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic and will track trends and shifts in travel intentions. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 2:00 – 3:15PM ET FREE to Register. Click here to…
Read MoreGVI Press Clips
May 15 Mask wearing ‘crucial’ to preventing COVID-19 spread Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis implored Virgin Islanders to properly wear face masks — regardless of how uncomfortable they might be. “It is crucial that you always wear one in public spaces when you’re around people you do not live with,” Ellis said during Gov. Albert…
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