COVID-19 Resources

Research:

• Longwoods International - Report on travel sentiment. Wave 61 (5.17.22)
• Destination Analysts Update on Coronavirus' Impact on Travel (5.2.22)

Statewide Funding Resources:

• READI - Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative which will help regions achieve their goals. Through this fund, the IEDC will award up to $50 million per region to accelerate the implementation of regional development plans and the programs and projects identified that will catalyze economic and population growth. 
• InRLA Webinaron Indiana Grant Programs
  • IEDC Restart and Hospitality and Entertainment Grant Slide Deck
  • Small Business Center Restaurant Revitalization Grant Slide Deck
• Association of Counties Presentation with SBOA on American Rescue Act (March 2021)
• SBOA Memo on American Rescue Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (3.18.21)

National Funding Resources:

• U.S. Travel Federal Assistance Guide (December 2022)
• U.S. Travel Full List of Resources
  • Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
  • State of American Workforce (December 2021)
• EDA Grants
• National Association of Counties Resources

National Association Updates:

• U.S. Travel Association -  April 2022 Impact Summary
• Destinations International - COVID-19 Response and Recovery Hub.

Statewide Links:

• ITA's Hoosier Hospitality Promise Resources - This folder consists of graphics to use that communicate reopening procedures to ensure visitor safety. Included are the following documents in English as well as Spanish:
• Indiana Restaurant and Hotel Lodging Association (InRLA). Latest press release (9.21.21): Indiana Hotels Projected to Lose Nearly $650 million in Business Travel Revenue
• If you are a member of ITA, we continue to share resources as they become available via newsletters, the website forum and the Indiana Tourism Association Facebook page.