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City #COVID-19 Updates

• The City of Mesa will serve the public throughout situations like the coronavirus outbreak. Public events and museums are closed, and citywide programming has been suspended. To view the most updated messages to the public including video statements from Mayor Giles visit: https://www.mesaaz.gov/government/coronavirus
• Mesa CARES Community Resources Call Center: Available daily 8 am-5 pm, (480) 644-CARE, www.mesaaz.gov/MesaCARES.
• Small Business Reemergence Program: https://data.mesaaz.gov/stories/s/w9hx-cvkg
• City of Mesa Approved Organized Public Events & Sports Complex Rentals: https://www.mesaaz.gov/business/licensing/special-event-license/approved-organized-public-events

State #COVID-19 Updates

•All visitors are encouraged to seek real time information and instruction from the Arizona Department of Health Services and Maricopa County Public Health regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19).
•The Arizona Together initiative was developed as a centralized location to support Arizonans during the COVID-19 outbreak, connecting individuals and businesses to resources, raising money for community organizations and providing information on volunteer opportunities. ArizonaTogether.org
•The Arizona Commerce Authority has gathered resources to support businesses and employees as they help combat the spread of COVID-19. This site will be updated regularly as new information becomes available. https://www.azcommerce.com/covid-19
•Arizona's COVID-19 Actions To Date Office of the Arizona Governor. Download
•Governor Opening Guidelines: Overview, Restaurants, Retail, Salons, Pools
10/22/20 updated requirements for liquor licensed entities: Download
•Arizona Restaurant Association: Guidance on Reopening Dining Room Operations
• Arizona Office of Tourism: Current COVID Guidance for Planners

Federal #COVID-19 Updates

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring the outbreak across the United States. For up to the minute data on travel restrictions and state-by-state guidelines on the quarantine as well as tips to stay healthy and the U.S. Government response, visit https://www.coronavirus.gov/

Travel In The New Normal: Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers-Developed based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and White House guidelines - “Opening Up America Again“ and in consultation with public health experts Download Document

H.R. 748 CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act - Download Document

Summary of the Cares Act (H.R. 748) - U.S. Travel Association

Mesa CARES: Community and Business Assistance Portal - Select Mesa

U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Download

Getting Here – Travel Tips Before You Fly

For COVID-19 updates as they relate to travel to and from Mesa by air:
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: https://www.skyharbor.com/beforetraveling/health-information
• Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport: https://www.gatewayairport.com/coronavirus
• Falcon Field Open House scheduled on March 28 is canceled. For questions, 480-644-2450, www.falconfieldairport.com.

Meetings Mean Business

Meetings Mean Business illustrates the real power of what business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions collectively do for people, businesses and communities and that there is no substitute for personal connections. In this extraordinary time that calls for social distancing, these tools will help meeting and event planners share fact-based decision-making and broaden awareness of the industry’s commitment to serving the public during this period of crisis and uncertainty.

Meeting Mean Business Industry Resources and Tool Kit: https://www.meetingsmeanbusiness.com/coronavirus-resources

SBA Disaster Relief Program

83% of travel companies are small businesses, and if they can’t afford to keep their business open their employees won’t get paid. Governor Doug Ducey announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for Arizona that will help small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Individual businesses can be eligible for up to $2 million through the program. These SBA loans are critical to ensuring businesses across Arizona have access to financial relief. Arizona businesses impacted by COVID-19 may apply for a loan HERE.

• How U.S. Tourism Businesses Can Access SBA Coronavirus Emergency Funds - Destinations International

The Power of Travel

Mesa’s hospitality community is encouraged to reference these online tool kits often as they develop messaging for their audiences that recognizes the power and resiliency of the travel and tourism industry. Unfortunately, we now have a dire economic emergency in addition to the health emergency, with 4.6 million travel-related jobs expected to disappear by the end of April.
• 15.8 million Americans—1 out of every 10 U.S. workers—depend on the travel industry for their jobs.
• U.S. Travel Association, the Power of Travel Coalition: https://www.travelcoalition.org/
• Tell Your Members of Congress How COVID-19 is Affecting YOUR TRAVEL BUSINESS NOW!

Contact your member of Congress and tell your personal/business story today

• Covid-19 Marketing Response Planning - Madden

Hotel Industry: In The News

• Hotel News Now: Special Reports available HERE

• Hotel News Now: Coronavirus could cost US travel industry $10 billion, more HERE

• In an effort to support communities across the country during this unprecedented public health crisis, AHLA announced a new initiative – Hospitality for Hope – to connect hotel properties with the health community, struggling to find housing and support as the COVID-19 public health crisis grows.
Hotels interested in joining AHLA's Hospitality for Hope can volunteer HERE.

• The Impact of COVID-19 on the Hotel Industry - Skift Research

• How Will Hotels Rebound from COVID-19? - Gensler Research & Insight

Visitor Industry Resources

Travel & Tourism Research Association: Clearinghouse of all Industry Research and Resources Related to COVID-19: Resources

• Destinations International
• Tourism Economics
• U.S. Travel Association: Download the Travel Confidently Toolkit
• U.S. Travel Association Emergency Preparedness: https://www.ustravel.org/toolkit/emergency-preparedness-and-response-coronavirus-covid-19
• Arizona Office of Tourism
• International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards: Response Covid-19 Guide

Travel Industry: In The News

The following articles, industry white papers and leadership statements were selected to share insights into the impacts of COVID-19 on the travel and tourism sector throughout this country and in Arizona.
• Latest Data: Coronavirus to Cause 5.9 Million Travel-Related Job Losses Before May - U.S. Travel Association
• Study: Arizona Could lose 81,984 jobs tied to hotel industry because of coronavirus fallout - Arizona Republic
• Coronavirus widens impact on Mesa – East Valley Tribune
• 4 Million Hotel Job Cuts Expected In Coming Weeks – Forbes
• Report: Coronavirus Having Catastrophic Impact on Travel Businesses and Workers – U.S. Travel Association
• Sports-Event Industry Reacts to Coronavirus Challenges - Sports Travel
• Travel Sentiment Study by Longwoods International by Wave: #2; #3; #4; #5; #6; #7; #8; #9; #10; #11; #12; #13; #14; #15;#16; #17; #18; #19; #20; #21; #22; #23; #24; #25; #26; #27; #28; #29; #30; #31; #32; #33 #34; #35; #36; #45;#46; #47
• The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Due to Travel Losses -Oxford Economics
• North American Covid-19 Barometer (3-23-2020) - MMGY Travel Intelligence
• Take a look at Arizona’s award-winning employers - BestCompaniesAz
• U.S. Travel Tracker January and February 2020: Onset of COVID-19 Impact - Skift Research
• The Impact of COVID-19 on the Online Travel Industry - Skift Research
• Covid-19 Impact on Arizona and US Travel - ADARA Predictive Traveler Intelligence
• U.S. Travel Tracker March 2020: Travel Sentiment Amid Lockdown - Haixia Wang + Skift Team
• Coronavirus Travel Sentiment Index Presentation of Findings by Destinations International: 6/1/2021; 9/9/2021
• U.S. Travel Tracker July 2021 - Haixia Wang + Skift Team

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• People looking for food service/hospitality jobs: https://app.qwick.com/
(also good for housekeeping as hospitals are looking for people to turn/clean hospital rooms)

• Albertson’s Safeway are hiring: HERE

• Grocery stores are also hiring hotel security personnel: https://proem.org/

• Department of Corrections: https://corrections.az.gov/correctional-officer-careers

• Call Center: https://www.valorglobal.com/careers/

• We’re offering $500 relief grants for hospitality workers who lost their jobs or had their hours slashed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak - Another Round, Another Rally

#ILoveDowntownMesa
Visit Mesa, in partnership with Downtown Mesa Association, has organized local restaurants to provide easy and safe access to meals. Main Street restaurants offering curbside pickup and delivery are now listed HERE.

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