FROM HTN PRESIDENT/CEO ROB MORTENSEN
These are obviously very challenging days for our industry and our members. I want to assure you that HTN is working on a number of initiatives to assist you during this time, including providing you with business and employee resources and making sure that our industry's concerns are being well represented with decision makers. We will be monitoring and communicating with you any of the fast-changing actions regarding the situation and providing you with the latest information we can find from federal, state, and local sources.
As always, your association staff is committed to providing you with exceptional service, particularly during this time; please feel free to contact us at any time with your questions, needs, and concerns:
Rob Mortensen Jessica Cardwell Sandi Goad
President/CEO Director of Finance & Marketing Director of Member Services
Office: 615.385.9970 x170 Cell: 615.506.9455 Office: 615.385.9970 x130 Cell: 865.705.5227 Office: 615.385.9970 x120 Cell: 615.521.9790
Email: rob@hospitalitytn.com Email: jessica@hospitalitytn.com Email: sandi@hospitalitytn.com
Austin Schneider John Whisenant
Director of Education Director of Tourism & Communications
Office: 615.385.9970 x180 Cell: 443.866.2232 Office: 615.385.9970 x100 Cell: 615.734.9380
Email: austin@hospitalitytn.com Email: john@hospitalitytn.com
While this is an incredibly difficult time for us, I also believe that this is an opportunity for us to work together as Tennesseans and as an industry to assist both our businesses and our communities. Working together we can and will get through this. As Maya Angelou said, "Every storm runs out of rain." It may be pouring now, but I'm confident that the clouds will clear. We just need to stand together, work together, and help each other to weather the storm.
These are obviously very challenging days for our industry and our members. I want to assure you that HTN is working on a number of initiatives to assist you during this time, including providing you with business and employee resources and making sure that our industry's concerns are being well represented with decision makers. We will be monitoring and communicating with you any of the fast-changing actions regarding the situation and providing you with the latest information we can find from federal, state, and local sources.
As always, your association staff is committed to providing you with exceptional service, particularly during this time; please feel free to contact us at any time with your questions, needs, and concerns:
Rob Mortensen Jessica Cardwell Sandi Goad
President/CEO Director of Finance & Marketing Director of Member Services
Office: 615.385.9970 x170 Cell: 615.506.9455 Office: 615.385.9970 x130 Cell: 865.705.5227 Office: 615.385.9970 x120 Cell: 615.521.9790
Email: rob@hospitalitytn.com Email: jessica@hospitalitytn.com Email: sandi@hospitalitytn.com
Austin Schneider John Whisenant
Director of Education Director of Tourism & Communications
Office: 615.385.9970 x180 Cell: 443.866.2232 Office: 615.385.9970 x100 Cell: 615.734.9380
Email: austin@hospitalitytn.com Email: john@hospitalitytn.com
While this is an incredibly difficult time for us, I also believe that this is an opportunity for us to work together as Tennesseans and as an industry to assist both our businesses and our communities. Working together we can and will get through this. As Maya Angelou said, "Every storm runs out of rain." It may be pouring now, but I'm confident that the clouds will clear. We just need to stand together, work together, and help each other to weather the storm.
The “Tennessee Pledge” is a plan to help Tennesseans return to work in a safe environment, restore their livelihoods and reboot our state’s economy. This plan was developed by Governor Lee, the Unified Command Group and Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group with input from health experts, state and local partners and business and industry leaders.
CLICK HERE FOR THE TENNESSEE PLEDGE WEBSITE.
The Tennessee Talent Exchange is a new initiative to help displaced hospitality and tourism workers find employment in the grocery, retail and logistics industries now.
Tennessee Talent Exchange is a joint initiative of HospitalityTN, the Tennessee Grocers & Convenient Store Association, the Retail Association, and the TN Department of Labor.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
HTN AND SYSCO PARTNER IN SERIES OF NEW RESTAURANT REOPENING PSAs
HospitalityTN, with the financial support of SYSCO and in cooperation with the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, is producing and distributing a series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) highlighting two important themes regarding restaurants and their reopening: "We're A Part of Your Community" and "We're Important to Tennessee's Economy." Both themes also carry messages encouraging Tennesseans to return to dining out and that restaurants will maintain guest and employee safety as their highest priority.
The PSAs are being produced in both 30 second and 1 minute formats. The first 30 second "We're A Part of Your Community" spot has been completed and will begin broadcast distribution soon. The other spots/formats are being completed now.
Click the media player below to hear the first PSA.
LATEST UPDATES
7/2/20: HTN INDUSTRY UPDATE
Congress Passes PPP Extension, Automatic Loan Forgiveness Under Consideration / HospitalityTN Free Law
Symposium Virtual Event July 14 - 16, 2020 / Addressing Hotels' Unique Workforce Challenges Amid Pandemic /
In the Covid-19 Landscape, Restaurants Learn How to Survive & Thrive / U.S. Travel Association Launches
Travel Leadership Video Series / Latest News & Updates American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News &
Updates from National Restaurant Association / Latest News & Updates from U. S. Travel Association /
Questions on Reopening Contact Info
6/30/20: HTN INDUSTRY UPDATE
Governor Lee Extends State of Emergency Until August 29; HTN Works Closely With Administration to Monitor
Hospitality & Tourism Issues, Secures Continuation of To-Go Alcohol Sales for Restaurants / Bills Now in U.S.
House & Senate to Address Relief for DMO's / Latest Traveler Sentiment Survey Reflects Change in Optimism
About Travel / Latest News & Updates from American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News & Updates
From National Restaurant Association / Latest News & Updates from U.S. Travel Association / Questions on
Reopening Contact Info
6/26/20: HTN INDUSTRY UPDATE
Tennessee Tops List of Restaurant & Hotel Spending as Covid-19 Restrictions Are Lifted / Tennessee Lawmakers
Approve Second Tax-Free Holiday for Restaurant Sales / TN Dept of Tourism Launches Campaign to Inspire Traveling
Safely in Tennessee / City of Columbia the First City in TN to Recognize Juneteenth as City Holiday / Good Things
Come to Those Who Wait: Knoxville Is Ready and Excited to Welcome Back Visitors / Nashville "Good To Go":
CVC Hospitality Safety Program Helps Industry Welcome Back Visitors & Residents / Memphis Tourism Website
Provides Covid-19 Related Resources & Assistance for Visitors and Local Businesses / Chattanooga Makes Splash
With Safe Summer Fun: New Adventures Await Visitors / Sevier County Welcomes Visitors, Encourages Following
CDC & TN Pledge Guidelines as Covid Cases Rise / 2020 Pinnacles: Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association
Awards Are a "Refreshing Boost" to Morale for Industry / Survey: 70% of Americans Support More Economic
Stimulus to Help Reeling Travel Industry Recover / Latest PPP Updates from SBA & U.S. Dept. of Treasury /
Latest News & Updates from American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News & Updates from National
Restaurant Association / Latest News & Updates from U.S. Travel Association / Questions on Reopening Contact Info
6/24/20: HTN INDUSTRY UPDATE
Highlights of Governor's Lee's June 23 Media Briefing / New U.S. Travel Association Initiative: #TravelConfidently /
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security Relief Update from AHLA / New Restaurant Reopening Resources
From NRA / Latest News from American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News from National Restaurant
Association / Latest News from U. S. Travel Association / Questions on Reopening Contact InfoForbes:
6/22/20: HTN INDUSTRY UPDATE
Forbes: Will a $4,000 Tax Credit For Travel Be in the Next Stimulus Package? / Free Upcoming Industry Webinars:
TripAdvisor & The Return of Travel - Making the Most of Market Trends & Best Practices as Travel Recovers; Streamlined
PPP Loan Forgiveness Webinar / Longwoods Traveler Sentiment Survey Wave 14 / Latest News from AHLA / Latest News
from NRA / Latest News from US Travel Association / Questions on Reopening Contact Info
6/19/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE: SPECIAL RESEARCH, DATA & TRENDS ISSUE
New & Revised PPP Applications Available / Latest Data and Research from Tennessee Department of Tourist
Development / AHLA Releases New State Tax Data / Latest Data & Trends for Hoteliers from State of Consumer
Tracking Study / May Restaurant Sales Show Increase Over Previous Months / New U.S. Travel Spending Forecast /
Latest News from American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News from National Restaurant Association /
Latest News from U.S. Travel Association / Questions of Reopening Contact Info
6/17/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Call To Action: Commercial Real Estate Relief / Lodging News, Updates, & Resources: Hotel Occupancy Near 40%
in First Week of June; Hotel Owners, Operators Prepare for Guests With Ramped Up Cleaning Programs; Latest News
from American Hotel & Lodging Association / Restaurant News, Updates, & Resources: Driving Restaurant Traffic
In a Post Covid-19 World; What's Next for Third Party Delivery Services?; Latest News from National Restaurant
Association / Tourism News, Updates, & Resources: HTN "Moving Forward 2020 Webinar for Attractions, DMOs,
and Tourism-Related Businesses; Tourism Marketing's Fight for Survival Offers a Chance for Reinvention; Latest
News from U.S. Travel Association / Questions on Reopening Contact Info
6/15/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Bipartisan Letter to Treasury and Fed on Commercial Real Estate Relief With Congressional Contact Information /
Upcoming Travel Industry-DMO-Attractions Industry Webinars / Design Strategies for Restaurant Reopening During
The Pandemic / Hotel CEOs See Domestic Starts to Years-Long Recovery / Questions On Reopening Contact Info
6/12/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Tennessee Business Relief Program / Top Three Things You Need to Know from Chip Rogers, AH&LA President & CEO /
Get the Word Out That Your Restaurant Is Open / Assessing Recovery: The Three Legs of Research for DMOs /
Latest News From American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News from National Restaurant Association /
Latest News From U.S. Travel Association / Questions on Reopening Contact Information
6/10/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Upcoming HTN "Moving Forward 2020" Reopening Webinars / Tennessee Bill Making It Harder to Sue Over Covid-19 Claims
Clears First Hurdle / Travel Ticks Up As Summer Vacation Season Gets Underway Amid Virus Concerns / Weekly Coronavirus
Impact on Travel Expenditures in the US 6/4/20 Update / Latest News From American Hotel & Lodging Association /
Latest News from National Restaurant Association / Latest News From U.S. Travel Association / Questions on Reopening
Contact Information
6/8/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act Signed Into Law; Important Deadline for Loan Application / Restaurant Employment
Starting to Rebound from Historic Losses / US Hotel Staffing Follows Uptick in Occupancy / Longwoods Traveler
Sentiment Survey Wave 13: Americans Becoming More Confident About Traveling and Visitors / Latest News
From American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News from National Restaurant Association / Latest News
From U.S. Travel Association / Questions on Reopening Contact Information
6/5/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
ERG Releases Guidelines for Large Community Events (Fairs, Festivals, Expos, Parades) / AHLA Updated Safe Stay
Guidelines / U.S. Travel Association Applauds Passage of Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, Urges Additional
Action on Benefits for DMOs / Programs Offer Assistance to Families of Restaurant Employees Affected By
Disaster / Latest News from American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News from National Restaurant
Association / Latest News from U.S. Travel Association / Questions on Reopening Contact Info
6/4/20: SPECIAL HTN COVID-19 UPDATE: CONGRESS PASSES PAYCHECK PROTECTION FLEXIBILITY ACT
Bill Makes Retroactive Improvements to PPP
6/3/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Governor Lee and Financial Stimulus Group Announce Tennessee Business Relief Program / Senate Action to Fix PPP
Imminent: Grassroots Campaign Underway to Push Bill Across Finish Line / HTN Events,/Governor's Conference Online
Survey Closes Today / Digital Version of 2020 Tennessee Buyer's Guide and Membership Directory Now Available Online /
Latest News from American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News from National Restaurant Association /
Latest News from U.S. Travel Association / Questions on Reopening Contact Info
6/1/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
HTN Asking for Input on Planning Future Events (In Particular 2020 Governor's Conference on Hospitality and Tourism), Survey /
U.S. Travel Association & Destinations International Webinar: Relief for DMOs: Understanding Economic Development Administration
Grants / Restaurants Take Action to Assure Customers It's Safe to Dine-In / Hotel Brands Launch Campaigns to Encourage
Travel / Questions on Reopening Contact Info
5/28/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Update on Important Upcoming Federal Legislation Affecting the Hospitality & Tourism Industry: Paycheck Protection
Flexibility Act, Extending PPP Benefits to DMOs, Liability Protection Legislation / Economic Recovery Group Business
Survey Round 2 / Latest News from American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News from National Restaurant Association /
Latest News from U. S. Travel Association / Questions on Reopening Contact Info
5/27/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
PPP Program Update: Congressional Action on PPP "Fixes", Loan Forgiveness Guidance Interim Final Rule / From Skift:
What Are Business Travelers Thinking Right Now? / U.S. Travel Association Praises House Introduction of Pandemic Risk
Insurance / Latest News from American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News from National Restaurant Association /
Latest News from U. S. Travel Association / Questions on Reopening Contact Info
5/25/20: SPECIAL HTN COVID-19 UPDATE: POTENTIAL CONGRESSIONAL ACTION AIMED AT "FIXING" PPP
5/21/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Tennessee News Brief: ERG Releases Large Attraction/Venue Reopening Guidelines / Back from the Brink of Collapse:
AHLA's Roadmap for Recovery for the Hotel Industry / Restaurant Industry Leaders Meet With President Trump on
PPP Extension; Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Signals That "Technical Fix" Is In The Works / Traveler Sentiment Survey
Wave 10 from Longwoods International / HTN Education Foundation 2020 Scholarship Applications Extended
Through June 5 / Questions on Reopening Contact Info
5/19/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Tennessee News Brief: ERG Lifting Restaurant & Retail Capacity Restrictions, Allowing Reopening of Large Attractions /
HTN Joins National Groups and US Chamber Effort Seeking COVID-19 Liability Relief / SBA & Treasury Release PPP
Loan Forgiveness Application / STR: Hotel Bookings Take Upward Turn, Show "Very Healthy" Increase / HTN Education
Foundation 2020 Scholarship Applications Extended Through June 5 / Latest News from National Restaurant Association /
Latest News from American Hotel & Lodging Association / Latest News from U. S. Travel Association / Questions
On Reopening Contact Info
5/15/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Tennessee Legislative Update / Congress Takes Initial Action on COVID-19 Phase Four ("HEROES") Act / Latest Traveler
Sentiment Survey Shows Americans Divided on Both Traveling and Reopening / Tourism Enhancement Grant Applications
Open June 1 / Questions on Reopening Contact Info
5/14/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Tennessee News Brief: Governor Lee Issues Executive Orders #36 and #37, Extends State's Emergency Declaration to June 30;
State Budget Shortfalls Announced; TN Pledge Pool Guidelines Updated; Governor Appoints New COO / AH&LA Launches
#TakeMeBack Social Media Campaign to Support Hospitality Industry / From NRA: ServSafe Debuts New Free Reopening
Guidance Video / From U.S. Travel Association: "Travel in the New Normal" Document Outlines Vision for Post Corvid-19 Travel /
Questions on Reopening Contact Info
5/12/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Travel & Tourism Related Marketing Campaign Grants Available from U.S. Economic Development Administration /
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Giving Some Hopeful Words on Changes to PPP / Hospitality & Tourism Industry Groups
Seek Liability Shield for Businesses / AH&LA May 12 Hotel and Lodging SmartBrief / NRA May 11 Restaurant SmartBrief /
U. S Travel Association Latest News & Updates / Questions on Reopening Contact Info
5/8/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Governor Lee Covid-19 Update May 7: Unified Command's Testing Strategy, Executive Orders #34 and #35 (Allowing for the Reopening
of Small Group, Non-Contact Entertainment, and Recreational Venues) / Limited Safe Harbor from Liability: National Associations
Write Congressional Leadership / Increased Scrutiny of Paycheck Protection Programs Coming / AH&LA May 7 Hotel and Lodging
SmartBrief / NRA May 7 Restaurant SmartBrief / U. S Travel Association May 7 News & Updates, 2020 NTTW Spirit of Travel /
Questions on Reopening Contact Info
5/6/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Governor Lee COVID-19 May 5 Update: Essential Supplies & Services; Masks, Touchless Thermometers; Small Group Recreation:
Close Contact Services; Testing; Dental Procedures; Hospital Grants; Testing Results / HTN & SYSCO Partner in Series of New
Restaurant PSAs / Treasury Makes Tweak in PPP Forgiveness Rules / Travel Sentiment Survey Wave 8: American Look Forward
To Travel, Reuniting With Family & Friends / AH&LA May 5 and May 6 Hotel & Lodging SmartBrief / NRA May 5 and May 6
Restaurant SmartBrief / U.S. Travel Association May 5 News & Updates, National Travel & Tourism Week Video / Question on
Reopening Contact Information
5/4/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
National Travel & Tourism Week: Still Time to Participate: Free Toolkit Available / AHLA Launches "Safe Stay", Links to Safe Stay
Website and Safe Stay Guidelines / U.S. Travel Association Weekly Travel Data Report / National Restaurant Association
Restaurant SmartBrief / Great Smoky Mountains National Park Begins Phased Reopening May 9 / Questions on Reopening
Contact Information
4/30/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Questions on Reopening Contact Info / Governor Lee Latest COVID-19 Update (Testing Measures, Executive Order #31,
Next Steps for Close Contact Services); Governor Lee Executive Order #30 (Tennesseans Returning To Work, Reopening Guidelines
For Gyms; Tennessee Pledge Toolkit Available / HTN Panel Discussion: Governor's ERG Restaurant Committee Monday May 4 /
Creating QR Codes for Digital Menus / Covid-19 Traveler Sentiment Survey Wave 7 From Longwoods International / National
Travel and Tourism Week Toolkit Available from U.S. Travel Association
4/28/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Questions on Reopening Contact Info / Tennessee News Brief: Lee Administration Says Counties Hold Sway Over Cities on
Reopening Policies; Attorney General: Governor's Emergency Powers Preempt Locals / Restaurant News, Update, & Recources:
Restaurant Business Article on Restaurants Opening in Tennessee & Georgia; Video: Puckett's Restaurant Reopening Under
Tennessee Pledge Guidelines; Update from National Restaurant Association / Lodging News, Updates, & Resources:
AHLA Reopening Guidance Tracker; Additional Guidance on PPP, Treasury Dept. Updated FAQ; Hotel Liability Exposure Guidance:
AHLA "Stay Safe" Initiative / Tourism News, Updates, & Resources: Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development Update; National
Travel & Tourism Week May 3-19
4/25/20: SPECIAL DMO UPDATE
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Grants /
Upcoming DMO Relief Now and What's Next Webinar
4/24/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Governor Lee Announces Restaurant and Retail Reopening and Outlines Details: Governor Lee's April 24 Press Briefing, Reopening
Guidelines, Tennessee Pledge Details / Restaurants ACT: Tell Congress That Restaurants Need a "Blueprint for Recovery" /
Smoky Mountain Tourism: Covid-19 Perception Survey by IMEG / Social Engagement: Tennessee Destination Facebook
Examples from Visit Columbia, Elvis Presley's Graceland, Visit Knoxville, Visit Johnson City, Visit Music City, Visit Jackson
4/23/20: SPECIAL INDUSTRY UPDATE: RESTAURANT & RETAIL REOPENING INFORMATION
Governor Bill Lee Announces Restaurant and Retail Reopening at 50% Capacity and Following Guidelines in 89 of State's
95 Counties / Special Press Briefing on Friday April 24 to Discuss Details (LINK)
4/22/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
U. S. Travel Association Federal/Legislative Update, Links to Full COVID-19 Update and "Guidelines for Opening Up America Again"
Document / Longwoods International Traveler Sentiment Survey Wave 6 / Restaurant SmartBrief: Special Takeout & Delivery Edition /
Call to Action: 501(c)(6) Organizations and the PPP / AH&LA Reopening Resources For Hotels / Social Engagement: Tennessee
Destination Facebook Examples
4/21/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Governor Lee Announces Safer At Home Order Will Expire April 30, Tennessee Begins Phased Reopening Next Week / Congress
Moves Towards Replenishment of PPP Funds: IMPORTANT SIGN-ON FOR SUPPORT OF 501(c)(6) ORGANIZATIONS IN PPP FUNDS /
National Travel & Tourism Week May 3-9, 2020: More Important Than Ever! / Looking Ahead: How To Attract Post-Pandemic Hotel Guests /
Free Restaurant Career-Enhancing Training Available Through the End of April
4/20/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
NRA: 2nd Nationwide Survey Shows Stark Results & Drives Legislative & Policy Initiatives, Includes Survey Results, Infographic,
Restaurant Industry Blueprint for Recovery, and Communication with House & Senate Leaders Regarding Phase 4 / Sanitation
Strategies for Hotels / Officials Invite Public to Experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park During National Park Week /
April 20, 2020 AH&LA Hotel & Lodging SmartBrief / April 20, 2020 NRA Restaurant SmartBrief / April 20, 2020 U.S. Travel Association
News & Updates
4/17/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
U.S. Travel Association Weekly Travel Data Report: Total Travel Industry Impact, Weekly Analysis, Tracking Traverler
Trends, TIPS Survey, Covid-19 and Travel Sentiment, Weekly Insights Into Americans + Travel Survey, Social Listening
Conversation Anaylsis / Advocacy: Colorado Example for PPP Technical Corrections, Increased Loan Size and Further
Relief Priorities Including 501(c)(6) Organization Relief / April 16, 2020 AH&LA Hotel & Lodging SmartBrief / April 16,
2020 NRA Restaurant SmartBrief
4/16/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
AH&LA Call to Action Alert: Sign the CMBS Letter to Regulators Today / Governor Lee Announces Free Covid-19 Testing
Available for Any Tennessean / Forgive and Forget? Important Practical Advice for Borrowers Receiving a PPP Loan and
Seeking Forgiveness / Upcoming Free Webinar: The Road(s) To Recovery for Destinations / Latest News and
Updates from National Restaurant Association
4/15/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Tennessee News Brief: Governor Lee Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through April 30, Tourism Commissioner Ezell
To Lead Economic Recovery Group, Tennessee Department of Health Reports Latest Covid-19 Statistics /
U.S. Travel Association Call to Action for DMOs & CVBs / New Treasury PPP Guidance Issued / Traveler Sentiment
Survey Wave 5 (April 14,2020) / NRA Introduces New "Restaurants Act" Website / HTN Coordinating With
Members in Securing Bottles for Hand Sanitizer
4/13/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Update from Governor Lee's April 9 Covid 19 Briefing With Q&A / U.S. Travel Association Comprehensive Toolkit
For Destinations / National Restaurant Association Free Career Development Training from ServSuccess /
Upcoming Webinar Resources from AH&LA
4/10/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
U.S. Travel Association Weekly Travel Data Report: National, Regional, and State of Tennessee Total Travel Spending,
Harris Poll on American's Attitudes and Plans Including Time Between End of Pandemic & Returning to Activities,
Link to Full Travel Data Report / National Restaurant Association Call to Action Alert / AH&LA Issues Most Recent
Industry Talking Points / Covid-19 and Contracts: Force Majeure and Managing Your Business Risks
4/9/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Industry Relief Programs Update: 501(c)(6) Emergency Support and Assistance, Technical Corrections and Enhancements
to CARES Act, Updated Paycheck Protection Program FAQ, Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Market, Critical
Flaws in PPP, Guidance on Department of Labor's FFCRA Regulations / Tennessee Department of Commerce and
Insurance Seeking Feedback / NRA Educational Foundation's Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
4/8/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Federal and Legislative Updates from U.S. Travel Association: Phase 4 Relief Package Legislation, Technical Corrections
to CARES Act, Paycheck Protection Program Bumpy Rollout and Upcoming Steps to Add to Program, House Oversight
Committee To Be Formed, CDC Guidance Update (Face Masks), Efforts to Expand CARES Act Benefits to DMOs and
Non-Profits, U.S. Department of Labor Unemployment Numbers Released / Sysco's Pop Up Shop Program Provides
Restaurants With Alternative Temporary Business Model / Corrected/Updated Longwoods Traveler Sentiment Study
(Wave 4) / Tennessee Talent Exchange Survey Assistance Requested / Industry Webinars This Week
4/7/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Updates Regarding COVID-19 Programs & Resources: Updated FAQ from Treasury Department Regarding SBA PPP Program,
State by State Unemployment Guidelines; Hotel Industry Relief & Recovery Policy Options (AH&LA), Workplace Infection Control
Practices for Employers / Longwoods Traveler Sentiment Study Shows Increasing Disruption in Travel Plans / Industry Webinar
Resources: Upcoming Webinars & On-Demand/Archived Webinars
4/6/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Due to Travel Losses Report from U.S. Travel / Action Alert: Share Your Experience
Applying for the Paycheck Protection Program (Hardships or Successes Throughout the Loan Process) / Resources
from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Temporary Paid Leave and Family Medical Leave Guide, Quick Program Reference
Sheets) / Application Status Update From NRA Education Foundation Regarding Restaurant Employee Relief Fund Website /
AH&LA April 6, 2020 Smart Brief / NRA April 6, 2020 Smart Brief / U.S. Travel Association Latest News & Commentary
4/4,5/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE (WEEKEND EDITION)
SBA Emergency Relief Loans Now Open to Applicants: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Including Interim Final Rule
and PPP Applicability Dates, Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Emergency Advance, SBA Express Bridge Loans,
SBA Debt Relief; Preparing Documents In Advance for Covid-19 Relief Requests / Cooperative Programs and Initiatives
Regarding Future Covid-19 Relief for Hospitality and Tourism Industries, Including 501(c)(6) DMOs / Destination Spotlight -
Examples of Positive PR from Tennessee DMOs - This Edition: Memphis Travel
4/3/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Governor Lee Signs Order Requiring Tennesseans to Stay Home; List of Essential Activities Under Executive Order 23;
Video: Governor Lee April 2, 2020 Corvid-19 Update / Weekly Update from U.S. Travel: April 2, 2020 Impact on
Travel Expenditures in the U.S. Report; Regional and State Reports; Traveler Trends; Traveler and Consumer
Sentiment Survey: Social Listening Report / Weekly Update from NRA: Applying for SBA CARES Act Loans;
Resource Directory; Tips for Temporarily Closing Your Restaurant; On-Demand Covid-19 Webinars; NRA Resources;
Restaurant Resources by State; ServSafe Resources / Upcoming Webinars from AH&LA: April 3, 2020 Webinar
on Insurance Coverage, Debt Servicing and Workforce Planning Impacts on the Hotel Industry; Government Affairs
Update; Managing the Virtual Experience; Buyer Insights on the Hotel Industry; Marketing in Crisis; Revenue Optimization;
U.S. and Canada Hotel Weekly Performance Analysis; AH&LA Covid-19 Webinar Archive
4/2/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
US Department of Labor Announces New Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family & Medical Leave Implementation
(Webinar Available 4/2/20 at 3:00 PM EST/2:00 PM CST; Free Online Training and Educational Courses To Help
Hospitality Workforce; NRA Education Foundation Announces Employee Relief Grants; 2020 US Census Participation
Important for Tennessee
4/1/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Update From U.S. Travel Association: "Navigating The Cares Act" Webinar Available For Viewing; Listing of State With "Stay-At-Home" Orders;
Social Distancing Guidelines Extended; CDC Issues Travel Advisory to NY Tri-State Area; Real ID Requirements Extended One Year
Update from American Hotel & Lodging Association: Paycheck Protection Program Application Portal Open; Streamlined Application for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan; Treasury Dept. Requested To Establish Programs for Expedited Relief; Business & Employee Continuity & Recovery Fund Letter Sent to Administration and Congress
Update from National Restaurant Association: "Phase III" Legislation (Paid Sick Leave) Dept. of Labor Guidelines Released (Webinar Offered April 1
On Best Practices for Restaurant Owners; "Phase III" Legislation (Recovery) With Overview, Details & Applications; State and Local Engagement;
"Phase IV" Legislation (Next Steps)
3/31/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Governor Bill Lee Issues Statewide "Safer At Home" Order Through April 14; Hotel Owners Care Act Webinar April 1;
Protect. Plan. Recover: A Guide for DMOS During This Critical Time; Updates & Resources From AH&LA, NRA, and US Travel;
Take Care of Yourself: Covid-19 Health Practices, Minding Your Mental Health, 10 Tips for Working From Home
3/29/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Upcoming Industry CARES Act Webinars; National Restaurant Association Launches Campaign to Thank Congress for Passage of CARES Act;
HTN Seeking Information on Hotels Offering Comp/Discounted Lodging for Medical Personnel; Re-Posted: Hospitality & Tourism Industry
Cares Act Eligibility Information
3/28/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Hospitality & Tourism Industry Cares Act Eligibility Information (CARES Act Eligibility Guide, Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act, SBA Business Interruption Loans, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans, SBA Express Loans, Emergency Federal Reserve Stabilization Programs,
SBA Debt Relief for New & Existing SBA Loans, Economic Relief for Airports & Tourism and Real ID Enforcement Delay); A Note from TN Dept. of
Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell; TN Dept. of Human Services Offering Programs & Services to Assist Tennesseans Impacted
by Covid-19; Free Online ServSafe "Takeout & Delivery Precautions" and "Food Handler" Certification Available from NRA
3/27/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
·Upcoming Industry Covid-19 Webinars; TENNESSEE TALENT EXCHANGE (HTN partners with TN Grocers Association, TN Retail Association, and TN Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development to connect hospitality industry job-seekers with job openings in other industries); Free Online ServeSafe "Takeout & Delivery Precautions" and "Food Handler Certification" Available for NRA; US Travel Association Weekly Travel Data Report
3/26/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Senate Passes $2 Trillion CARES Act, Hotels for Hope; 2020 National Restaurant Show Cancelled; Facebook Group Resource for CVBs/DMOs & Attractions
CARES Act Documents/Links Included: Final CARES Act, CARES Act Section by Section Summary, Small Business Stimulus Explainer,
Small Business Stimulus Section by Section, CARES Act Executive Summary for Restaurants, Banking Title Summary,
Health/Education/Labor Issues Summary, Veterans & Health Care Workers Provisions, Air Carrier Worker Support,
Native American & Tribal Benefits Summary, Summary of Judiciary Provisions, US Travel Association - Passage of CARES Act, AH&LA & CARES Act
3/25/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Congress/White House Strike Deal on Rescue Package; US Travel Association Weekly Update;
Longwoods Study Shows Increased Corvid-19 Impact on Americans' Travel; US Dept. of Labor Issues Preliminary Guidelines Regarding FFCRA;
TN Dept. of Revenue Franchise & Excise Tax Extension Information; Great Smoky Mountains National Park Closure
3/24/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
Great American Takeout; Upcoming AH&LA Webinars; HTN Government Realtions Update; NRA Impact Survey;
Liquor-by-the-Drink Tax & Alchoholic Beverages for Consumption Off-Premises
3/23/20: HTN COVID-19 UPDATE
DHHS Seeking Hoteliers for Temporary Leasing; TN Dept Labor/Workforce Development Unemployment Filing Assistance;
Employment Opportunities with Tennessee Grocers; News Updates
3/22/20: DISPLACED HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES AND TAKEOUT/DELIVERY SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FAQs AND RESOURCES
3/22:20: GOVERNOR LEE ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER PERTAINING TO BAR & RESTAURANT OPERATIONS STATEWIDE
3/21/20: AH&LA URGENT CALL TO ACTION REGARDING CARES ACT
3/20/20: LOANS NOW AVAILABLE TO TENNESSEE SMALL BUSINESSES THAT HAVE SUFFERED ECONOMIC INJURY AS A RESULT OF COVID-193
3/20/20: NASHVILLE FOLLOWS MEMPHIS & CHATTANOOGA, CLOSES RESTAURANT DINE-IN SERVICE
3/20/20: MOUNTAIN TOUGH WEBSITE REACTIVATED TO PROVIDE CORVID-19 INFO & RESOURCES FOR SEVIER COUNTY DESTINATIONS
3/20/20: STR OFFERING COVID-19 WEBINAR ON U.S. & CANADA HOTEL WEEKLY PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
RESOURCES
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT VENDORS
SBA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SMALL BUSINESS GUIDANCE & LOAN RESOURCES
AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION & RESOURCES
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION & RESOURCES
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION & RESOURCES
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MEETINGS MEAN BUSINESS - RESOURCES FOR THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT VENDORS
SBA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SMALL BUSINESS GUIDANCE & LOAN RESOURCES
AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION & RESOURCES
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION & RESOURCES
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION & RESOURCES
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MEETINGS MEAN BUSINESS - RESOURCES FOR THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY
UPDATES FROM AROUND THE STATE
(Please send your destination's update information to john@hospitalitytn.com)
Chattanooga
Clarksville
Cleveland/Charleston/Bradley County
Columbia
Franklin
Jackson
Johnson City
Kingsport
Knoxville
Memphis
Morristown
Nashville
Oak Ridge
Sevier County (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Sevier County)
