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Oneida County hotel occupancy rate falls to just 24.5 percent in April, amid cornonavirus shutdown
UTICA — Hotels in Oneida County saw a huge decrease in guests in April, with just under one-quarter of rooms occupied, on average, during the first full month affected by the coronavirus pandemic and its resulting government shutdowns of much of business and daily life. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of […]
Report: 84 percent of hotels have laid off or furloughed workers due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis
A new report from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) indicates that 84 percent of hotels said they have laid off or furloughed workers due to the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting “historic” drop in travel demand. Only 37 percent of hotels indicated they have been able to rehire employees through economic-relief measures like
Syracuse University announces Aug. 24 start date for fall semester on-campus instruction
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University announced that on-campus instruction for its fall semester will begin Aug. 24. The school is also planning to follow an
Oneida Indian Nation plans to reopen its three casinos on June 10
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation announced Tuesday that it is targeting June 10 to reopen its three casinos — Turning Stone in Verona,
Centro to use $28M federal grant for operating expenses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro will use a $28 million federal grant award for operating, preventive maintenance, and administrative expenses. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal
Secret’s out: Amazon is coming to Clay
CLAY, N.Y. — Amazon, Inc., the world’s largest retailer, will be the tenant that occupies the massive warehouse and distribution center under construction in the
Ithaca College plans to reopen for on-campus instruction in early October
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College on Monday said it’s making plans to open for on-campus instruction for students on Oct. 5. In response to the
Tioga Chamber selects new president and CEO
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Andrew Hafer as its next president and CEO, effective May 29. Hafer will succeed
ABC Creative Group releases research findings on New York state tourism
SYRACUSE — Over nine out of 10 upstate New Yorkers are at least somewhat excited about taking a vacation/traveling once quarantine and stay-at-home guidelines end. And, most (72 percent) are likely to travel by personal vehicle instead of planes, trains, buses, or cruise ships when they do. That’s according to a recent tourism study conducted
Jefferson County hotel occupancy rate plunges nearly 35 percent in March
WATERTOWN — As the coronavirus shutdown of travel and much of business and daily life took effect in March, hotels in Jefferson County saw a sharp drop in guests in the month, according to a recent report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county tumbled 34.7 percent
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