Industry Emails
Be sure to sign up to receive our industry emails. We send updates on the activities of the Office of Tourism, along with information and opportunities that impact the industry. This page offers an archive of our past industry emails.


2021 Connecticut Open House Day
Overview: We are pleased to announce that the 17th annual Open House Day will continue as planned on June 12! This year, due to the continued uncertainty of the pandemic, each property may choose to promote visits to their property virtually, in-person, or both.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2021-04-12

Randy Fiveash's Retirement
Overview: To my Connecticut tourism colleagues: I wanted to let you all know that I’ve made the difficult decision to retire as of April 1, 2021. I’ve been blessed with a long career of doing what I love best — promoting tourism as a way to drive economic growth as well as to enrich the lives of visitors and residents alike. It has been my absolute privilege to serve alongside you as Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism for the past 13 years.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2021-03-10

Governor Lamont Announces Plans to Ease Some COVID-19 Restrictions in Connecticut
Overview: Dear Connecticut Tourism Industry Partners, Governor Lamont's latest press release is highly important and positive news for our industry. The governor plans to ease restrictions on some COVID-19 protocols including capacity levels and travel restrictions. All details can be found in the release below.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2021-03-05

10 March Tips for Tourism Recovery
Overview: We are pleased to bring you the fifth month of proprietary research tips from our Tourism Insights: Tips for Recovery program, a research-based initiative that generates Northeast-specific insights to support the Connecticut tourism industry’s recovery. In case you missed it, you can find last month’s report on the Tourism Partner Portal, as well as past reports.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2021-03-03

Planning this Year’s Tourism Conference
Overview: Instead of having an in-person conference in spring this year, we are planning two different events. In spring we’re considering a series of outreach meetings and in the fall we are planning to have a larger Tourism Conference in a format that works given the environment at that time. To ensure these meetings are valuable to you, we’d love to know what topics and formats are most compelling to you. Please take our brief survey and let us know what you’d like to see!
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2021-02-25