The Coronavirus & Kentucky TourismKentucky’s travel and tourism industry has been profoundly impacted by COVID-19. Federal, state and local government directives, guidances and programs continue to evolve as does the crisis itself. KTIA’s efforts also continue – engaging in advocacy in support of the industry, to providing information and advice and charting a course toward recovery. We encourage members to contact us at [email protected] with questions, requests and suggestions. SBA Loan InformationAs we continue to keep KTIA members apprised coronavirus crisis developments and resources, please see the following information regarding SBA loans and unemployment benefits. PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM PPP application forms have been posted here. Below are links to additional PPP resource information.
ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS (EIDL) COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (sba.gov) ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFor specific questions, contact:
For more information and updates, visit:
Unemployment InsuranceTo file for unemployment benefits click here.
RAFT: Recovery Actions for TourismAlong with advocacy, information and advice, a third pillar of the association’s crisis response has been to chart a course for the industry’s recovery. The result of that effort, one that will be ongoing, is RAFT: Recovery Actions for Tourism. Click below for more information. Other Resources KENTUCKY RESOURCESKentucky Cabinet for Health & Family ServicesLouisville Metro GovernmentLexington Metro GovernmentKentucky Chamber of CommerceNATIONAL RESOURCESfCenters for Disease Control & PreventionU.S. TravelCARES Act - U.S. TravelDestinations InternationalAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)Events Industry CouncilNational Restaurant AssociationAmerican Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
International Association of Amusement Parks & AttractionsSmall Business AdministrationU.S. Chamber of CommerceINTERNATIONAL RESOURCESWorld Health OrganizationU.S. Department of StateCVB COVID-19 Partner Assistance InitiativesAs their community’s destination organization, convention & visitors bureaus are in a unique position to assist their tourism partners and the entire community. Many took on that challenge early in the crisis and continue to do so. Those efforts are occurring as the CVBs, themselves, are dealing with the disruption of their employees, operations and revenue. Below are responses received from a KTIA survey of CVB members designed to capture and share the assistance they are providing. CVB Partner Assistance Initiatives
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