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.


Support CT Small Businesses This Holiday Season
Overview: We’re grateful to DECD Commissioner David Lehman for helping get the word out about the #SupportCTbusinesses initiative. Read his full email below. We hope you will also use the hashtag in your upcoming social posts. We all need all the help we can get.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2020-11-25

Tell Us About Your Winter Offerings
Overview: As winter approaches, we know the season will be very different this year. Inspiringly, many of you found ways to adapt and even enhance the visitor experience at your properties or events for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Now, we want to know your plans for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s and the entire winter season.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2020-11-23

Announcing New #SupportCTBusinesses Initiative
Overview: We just launched a new program encouraging consumers to support tourism businesses during the pandemic — and we need your help to spread the word. This call to action is already being amplified through CTvisit articles, an ongoing press push, and promotion on our social channels.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2020-11-18

Connecticut CARES Small Business & Nonprofit Grants Now Available
Overview: The most recent email sent by DECD Commissioner David Lehman is important for many in our industry. Some small businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for funding from the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program. All details can be found in the email below.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2020-11-13

Tourism Insights - 11 Tips for Tourism Recovery
Overview: As many of you know, last month we launched the Tourism Insights: Tips for Recovery program, a research-based program that generates Northeast-specific insights to support the Connecticut tourism industry’s recovery. In case you missed it, you can find last month’s tips and report on the Tourism Partner Portal.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2020-11-12