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April 15, 2020

The Curve Has Flattened; What Does the “Interim Normal” Mean for Hotel Operations?

Though the arc of people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 is going up as more individuals are tested, the curve of the average daily death toll appears to have flattened. This indicates that the act of social distancing will keep our ICU capacity from being overwhelmed as it was in Hunan and Italy. We can only hope.

By Karen Johnson, MAI, CRE, ISHC, President, Pinnacle Advisory Group

April 14, 2020

Arkansas Welcomes Opening Of Magnuson Hotel Little Rock South

Magnuson Hotels, a top 20 global brand, today announced the branding of the Magnuson Hotel Little Rock South in Little Rock AR.

Magnuson Hotels

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

April 14, 2020

Travel Virtually To U.S. National Parks, Including Ones You Probably Wouldn’t Otherwise Get To

With VR and 360-degree videos, you can now immerse yourself in environments that give you a real sense of place without actually being there.

Forbes

April 9, 2020

Marcus Hotels & Resorts Announces Updates to Current Operations

Marcus Hotels & Resorts®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), is temporarily closing additional properties across its portfolio. This decision includes all of the following hotels owned by the Company that are currently still open, The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee; The Platinum Hotel in Las Vegas; Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in Wisconsin; and the AC Hotel Chicago Downtown in Chicago. Additionally, with respect to the hotels that we manage for third-parties, we are working with the owners of those properties to temporarily close the hotels or transition management.

Marcus Hotels

April 9, 2020

A Difficult Boy Friend - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

A young man stood blocking the door. "I want to see your license," he said. I showed him. He examined it suspiciously and didn't move.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

MGM Resorts International

April 8, 2020

MGM Resorts Lights Up With Symbols Of Love And Support

While Las Vegas may be currently closed for business, The Strip is lighting up literally with signs of love and support to show that its heart is with the world during this difficult time. Iconic resorts including MGM Grand, ARIA Resort & Casino, Park MGM, Vdara, Delano and New York-New York are displaying beautiful messages of hope across the façades of their buildings nightly through strategically lit guest rooms.

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April 7, 2020

If you're traveling between states, here's where you'll have to self-quarantine

Maine became the latest state to institute requirements for domestic travelers Friday when its governor issued an executive order requiring travelers to the state to self-quarantine for 14 days to lessen the chance of transmitting the coronavirus.

USA TODAY

April 7, 2020

15,000 U.S. Hotels Sign Up To Support Healthcare Community

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that more than 15,000 hotels have signed up for its new initiative - "Hospitality for Hope" - which identifies hotel properties that have offered to provide temporary housing for emergency and healthcare workers as the COVID-19 public health crisis grows.

AH&LA

April 3, 2020

Caesars Provides Business Update Related to COVID-19 Impact

The ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency has prompted the temporary shutdown of Caesars Entertainment Corporation's ("Caesars", "Caesars Entertainment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CZR) properties consistent with government or tribe-mandated directives around the world.

Caesars

April 1, 2020

Insect Bites - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

A caller had been suffering an itchy rash for a week. Three companions were also affected. That sounded good. When more than one person has a medical problem, it's the same problem and not serious.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

March 31, 2020

What the $2 Trillion U.S. Stimulus Package Means for Travel Businesses

President Donald Trump last week signed what is now known as the CARES Act, a massive $2 trillion stimulus meant to keep the U.S. economic engine running despite concerns about coronavirus.

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March 25, 2020

Coronavirus: Can You – And Should You – 'Shelter In Place' At A Hotel Or Vacation Rental?

States across the U.S. are invoking "shelter in place" orders, asking their residents not to leave their homes except for essential items such as food and medicine amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country and world.

USA TODAY

March 25, 2020

Hotels Nationwide Sign Up To Support First Responders; Provide Housing

In an effort to support communities across the country during this unprecedented public health crisis, the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced a new initiative - Hotels for Hope - to connect hotel properties with the health community, struggling to find housing and support as the COVID-19 public health crisis grows.

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March 25, 2020

Deception - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

Over the phone, a tour leader explained that one of his group wanted a doctor to look at her hand. She had fallen.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

March 23, 2020

GBTA Signs On To Industry Requests To Congress In Key Verticals Of Global Business Travel

The following statement can be attributed to GBTA COO and Executive Director Scott Solombrino.

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March 18, 2020

Vail Resorts To Close North American Resorts For The 2019-20 Ski Season

Vail Resorts announced today that all of its North American resorts and retail stores will remain closed for the 2019-20 winter ski season amidst the continued challenges associated with the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision follows the Company's previously announced closure of its resorts from Sunday, March 15 through Sunday, March 22. The Company will consider reopening Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe and Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia in late April/early May, dependent on the situation with COVID-19 as well as weather conditions.

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March 18, 2020

Las Vegas Sands Announces Temporary Closure of Las Vegas Properties

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today announced that, out of an abundance of caution and in line with recent guidance from federal and state governments, it is closing its Venetian and Palazzo resorts in Las Vegas until at least April 1. A decision on whether to extend the closure or re-open will be made at a later date. The process of closing the properties will begin immediately and be completed as soon as possible.

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

March 17, 2020

Everything You Need To Know About Canada’s Latest Major Coronavirus Travel Ban

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today (March 16, 2020) that the country will be barring entry to almost all non-Canadian travelers who are not citizens or permanent residents in an escalated effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Forbes

Canada