Updated CDC Guidance
‘Tis the Season: More than 109 Million Americans to Travel for the Holidays
AAA | December 22, 2021
Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 109 million people — an almost 34% increase from 2020 — will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of town between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. That dramatic bounce-back — 27.7 million more people traveling — will bring this year’s numbers to 92% of 2019 levels. Airlines will see a 184% increase from last year. “Americans who canceled their vacations in 2020 want to gather with family and friends for the holidays this year, although t...
AHLA Statement on COVID-19 Delta Variant and Updated CDC Mask Guidance
AHLA | August 5, 2021
WASHINGTON – August 5, 2021 – The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, on updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) face-covering guidance due to the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant. “As cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant continue to grow in the U.S., hotels will implement safety guidelines based off CDC guidance, and in accordance with state and local laws. As outlined by the CDC, the circumstances for a change in mask requirements are local, not national, and may be temporary depending upon location. Therefore, we encourage each hotel ...
U.S. Travel Reacts to Updated CDC Guidance
U.S. Travel Association | July 29, 2021
WASHINGTON — June 29, 2021 — U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the CDC’s updated guidance announced yesterday: “As noted by President Biden, the updated guidance from the CDC marks another phase for America in navigating the pandemic. “From the onset, we have said our industry will follow the guidance of public health authorities. The last thing we want is a backslide in the nascent recovery of travel, particularly as business travel slowly begins to rebuild. Adhering to the CDC guidance allows Americans to safely continue the return to our professional lives, including in-pe...
