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Top Headlines of the Week: August 17 – August 21

August 20, 2020 By Hallie Jacobs Leave a Comment

Each week, the San Diego Tourism Authority will gather headlines that highlight coronavirus’ impact on the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as how the San Diego region is faring in these unprecedented times.

August 21

  • Europe’s travel windows are slamming shut — CNN

August 20

  • Travel advisors weigh in on the holiday travel season — TravelPulse
  • The number of laid-off workers seeking U.S. unemployment benefits rose to 1.1 million last week after two weeks of declines — Associated Press
  • SeaWorld San Diego hints at a limited reopening after a six-month shutdown — San Diego Union-Tribune

August 19

  • US Travel urges Congress to act now on COVID-19 relief legislation — TravelPulse
  • With SEC filing, Airbnb confirms plans to go public — Travel Weekly
  • City eyes changes to popular December Nights holiday festival in wake of COVID-19 — San Diego Union-Tribune
  • San Diego removed from state watch list; schools could open Sept. 1 — KPBS
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego reopens Saturday with capacity limits — Times of San Diego

August 18

  • San Diego city parks now available for gyms, churches, as Mayor Faulconer signs executive order — San Diego Union-Tribune

August 17

  • Execs: Need for in-person connection will save hotels — Hotel News Now
  • CDC doctor talks travel tips amid COVID-19 pandemic — TravelPulse

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