The Buzz, An Economic Development Podcast | Episode 83: Duane Parrish, S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
On December 17, 2021, Bill C-2, federal legislation that creates two new rent support programs, became law. As their names suggest, the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery...more
Given the recent increase in COVID-19 positivity rates in Puerto Rico, on Thursday, August 5, 2021, Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order No. 2020-062, adopting new vaccination measures for different sectors. ...more
On December 17, 2020, the government of the Province of Ontario enacted Regulation 764/20, which will permit unions and employers in the hospitality, tourism, and trade show industries to negotiate for greater flexibility in...more
Reopenings: Schools and the General Assembly Get Back to It. Legislative Session 2020 started out like most sequels, with a feeling of déjà vu. It was Groundhog Day with a touch of “I Am Legend” thrown in for atmosphere....more
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors passed an Emergency Ordinance on July 7 entitled “Cleaning and Disease Prevention Standards in Tourist Hotels and Large Commercial Office Buildings” (the “EO”). The EO is expected to be...more
Highlighting key tax points coming out of the recent economic update (8 July) delivered by the UK Government: Temporary reduction in stamp duty land tax (“SDLT”) on residential property purchases in England and Northern...more
As the UK’s lockdown is relaxed and unemployment figures are expected to continue to rise, the UK Chancellor gave his summer statement announcing measures to stimulate the economy as it recovers from the effects of...more
California recently modified its Stay-at-Home Order (Executive Order N-33-20) as of May 8, 2020, to allow manufacturing and certain retail businesses to re-open for curbside business. This modification of the Stay-at-Home...more
Further relief for Myanmar hotels - exemption on licence fees and deferment of land lease payments - The hotel and tourism sector in Myanmar and across the globe has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since...more
To counteract the spread of COVID-19, on March 17, South Carolina governor Henry McMaster issued orders suspending dine-in service at all South Carolina bars and restaurants and prohibiting public gatherings over fifty...more
COVID-19 has produced an instant global economic shock. It is unclear whether the economic effects will be short-term – like the post-9/11 recession – or long-term – like the 2008 global financial crisis. We examine the...more
The coronavirus (provisionally named SARS-CoV-2, with its disease being named COVID-19) has now been documented in more than 100 countries and territories. Over 120,000 cases have now been documented across the globe,...more
Due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the hospitality industry is potentially facing its worst crisis since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In response to the continuing outbreak, major companies have announced...more