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Local/National Travel Research Deck – compiled monthly by the Chattanooga Tourism Co. & Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
Chattanooga Tourism Co. & Community Updates
Covid-19 & Reopening Resources
List of Upcoming Virtual Discussions/Webinars
Latest Tourism Research
Tourism Research: Chattanooga led the region for cities in the recovery of tourism. Only rural and mountain areas have done better through the pandemic. Our community outpaced other southeast cities in lodging and restaurant recovery and led in amusement spending recovery. Tourism-related jobs also have recovered more quickly in Hamilton County than most regions with a peak of 1 in 3 out of work in Hamilton County tourism jobs in April 2020 down to 1 in 20 still out of work in September 2020. There is still a ways to go in our recovery efforts before we get back to 2019 levels or better.
CHATTANOOGA TOURISM CO. & COMMUNITY UPDATES
- Greater Chattanooga Hospitality Association monthly luncheon Nov. 19 to feature Rob Mortenson, President/CEO of Hospitality Tennessee
- Hamilton County School releases remote learning and Thanksgiving break schedule
- Wild About Zoo online auction has more than 60 available items, bidding closes Nov. 20
- Hospitality TN Update (Nov. 11)
- TN Department of Tourism co-op discount reminder, Ken Burns “Country Music,” “For the Love of TN” episodes and more
- National Restaurant Association’s statement on "Mobility network models of COVID-19 explain inequities and inform reopening"
See below for a full list of relevant industry webinars/virtual discussions.
Recent media coverage as a result of our public relations efforts
- Forbes: In Chattanooga, Learn Where The National Medal Of Honor Originated
- Forbes: This Haunted Hotel Room in Chattanooga is What Luxury Nightmares are Made of
- Blueridge Outdoors: Chattanooga a Finalist in Top Adventure Towns 2020
- My New Orleans: Travel - Lookout Mountain
- DeSoto Magazine: On The Road Again: Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
- Facebook Destinations: Digital Destinations Facebook Live Interview in Chattanooga
- 365 Atlanta Traveler: Christmas Light Displays
- Vicky Flip Flop Travels: Free Things to do in Chattanooga
- Augusta Magazine: Head Outdoors and Visit These Amazing Sites for Fall Foliage Viewing
- American Bus Association Tour Stop: Tennessee’s Scenic City
- TN Ledger: Mother Nature Saves 2020
- Apple Podcast: No Vacancy With Glen Haussman (Shoutout to Chattanooga)
- Hamilton County Health Department
- Tennessee Department of Health
- Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger’s Reopening Information
- City of Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke’s Covid-19 Updates
- Tennessee Pledge Reopening Guidance
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Covid-19 Resources
- EPA List of Disinfectants for Use Against Covid-19
- Destinations International
- U.S. Travel Association
- American Hotel & Lodging Association
- National Restaurant Association
UPCOMING VIRTUAL DISCUSSIONS/WEBINARS/EVENTS
2020
- Nov. 12, 11 a.m. Chattanooga Tourism Co. Discussions
- Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m. Greater Chattanooga Hospitality Association monthly luncheon Nov. 19 to feature Rob Mortenson, President/CEO of Hospitality Tennessee
- Nov. 19, 3 p.m. Miles Partnership: The State of the American Traveler - Marketing to Locals
- Nov. 19, 5 p.m. Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce: Business After Hours Virtual Networking
- Dec. 8, 1 p.m. Miles Partnership: The Years Ahead - A Post-Pandemic Look at the Future of Tourism
- Dec. 10, 11 a.m. Chattanooga Tourism Co. Discussion
2021
- Jan. 26 U.S. Travel Association National Plan for Vacation Day (Toolkit)
- March 3-4 U.S. Travel Association 2021 Destination Capitol Hill
- May 2-8 U.S. Travel Association 2021 National Travel & Tourism Week
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