Connecticut Lodging Association

02/12/2025

Wall Street Journal: Why Airlines Are Racing Into Connecticut
https://ow.ly/kq6F50UYERe

02/12/2025

3/27 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM SBA: Small Business Lending Expo
Central Connecticut State University Alumni Hall
39 Ella Grasso Blvd, New Britain, CT
Walk-ins Welcome
https://ow.ly/5H1F50UVBs9

02/10/2025

U.S. Travel Association Warns of Economic Tourism Disaster After Thousands of Canadian Tourists Cancel Trips in Protest

While Proposed Tariffs Against Canada Are Now Paused, Canadian Travel Agencies Already Witnessing Retaliation in Form of Canceled Trips

02/07/2025

‘Connecticut Hospitality Fund’ Would Shift Existing Meal Tax to Support Towns, Tourism, Workforce Development

The Connecticut Restaurant Association brought together local officials and restaurant owners in West Hartford on Monday to promote creation of the 'Connecticut Hospitality Fund' from the state's existing 1% meal and beverage tax. West Hartford Mayor speaks at a press conference in front of Zohara o...

02/06/2025

Join us this Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST for an exclusive AHLA Member webinar: Navigating Tariff Implications on the Lodging Industry Webinar.

02/06/2025

The American Hotel & Lodging Association 2025 State of the Industry Report
https://ow.ly/Htij50UUSgx

01/30/2025

Key issues for lodging: tourism during the 2025 CT General Assembly include funding, workforce development, tax policy, & sustainability.

CLA will advocate for our industry & keep you updated via webinars. Share your priorities with us!

01/28/2025

Sustainability Has Become a Strong Factor in Guest Hotel Selection

Many organizations delegate the HR department to manage their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and sustainability is an incremental component of such efforts. However, an organization's sustainability efforts go beyond building a strong employment brand for current and prospective....

01/27/2025

International Tourism Recovers Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024

With 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally, 2024 marked the recovery of international tourism from the worst crisis in the sector’s history. A majority of destinations welcomed more international tourists in 2024 than they did before the pandemic, while visitor spending also...

11/25/2024

November 25, at 1:00 PM EST Join AHLA’s Political Experts for a Post-Election Breakdown
With pivotal federal, state, and local races now decided, AHLA’s experts will discuss key policy shifts and their potential impacts on the hotel industry.

Join us for an exciting and informative webinar hosted by the American Hotel and Lodging Association on Monday, November 25th at 1:00 PM! Get an insider's look at the results of the 2024 elections at the federal, state, and local levels, and hear from AHLA's new CEO, Rosanna Maietta, alongside EVPs....

11/18/2024

11/19 9 a.m. Discover New England presents Best Practices: Working with International Operators
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Join us for Part 2 of the Best Practices Education Webinar series, where we dive deeper into working with international operators! This time, we are sitting down with Richard Wimms, Managing Director of Vacations to America and Dominique Kotsias, Product Manager with Journeyscape, for an inside look...

11/11/2024

11/12, 2-4 p.m.: CLA and CT DCF are hosting a virtual training on Human Trafficking Prevention for lodging employees. Essential information and tools will be provided.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BLn6dNC6RQCPrYs17FiFyQ

11/11/2024

Join Sullivan & LeShane for virtual advocacy meetings on Nov 12 at 11 a.m., focusing on state issues affecting the Connecticut Lodging Association. Key topics include occupancy tax concerns, budget cuts, and restrictions due to Airbnb. Don't miss out
https://ow.ly/MGq950TTw1P

11/07/2024

Governor Lamont Announces Open Enrollment for Coverage With Access Health CT Has Begun and Runs Through January 15

Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont Announces Open Enrollment for Coverage With Access Health CT Has Begun and Runs Through January 15 Access Health CT’s Open Enrollment Period is November 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025 11/01/2024 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Insurance Commissioner ...

11/04/2024

Join Sullivan & LeShane for virtual advocacy meetings on Nov 12 at 11 a.m., focusing on state issues affecting the Connecticut Lodging Association. Key topics include occupancy tax concerns, budget cuts, and restrictions due to Airbnb. Don't miss out
https://us02web.zoom.us/s/81826489615?pwd=npd5VJwiVI5o3vxDT3wJmic5dUeKbo.1