COVID-19 tourism industry resources
April 3, 2020
The following resources provide information related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Destination Marketing Organizations
- CARES Act and SBA Disaster Loan Resources
Information about CARES Act eligibility and funding programs from U.S. Travel Association
Industry Insights
- Travel in the New Normal NEW – ADDED May 4 – Guidance for travel-related businesses as economy reopens. A collaboration between medical experts and a broad array of businesses and organizations and the U.S. travel industry distributed by U.S. Travel Association on May 4, 2020.
- Travel Industry Research
U.S. Travel Association offers data on the economic impact of Coronavirus
- Brand USA Updates
Information on COVID-19, it’s impact on the tourism industry and marketing adjustments - Destinations International COVID-19 Response & Recovery Hub
Tourism experts weigh in on how the industry is responding and what lies ahead, includes free webinars
Business Owners
- Missouri Stay At Home Order: Business Guidance
Additional guidelines for business and waiver request form - CARES Act and SBA Disaster Loan Resources
Information on CARES Act eligibility and funding programs from the U.S. Travel Association - Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Free webinars and other resources for businesses impacted by COVID-19 - MOSourceLink
Business assistance hotline and resources - Missouri SBDC Resources
Information relevant to small businesses, including resources, videos and links to additional material from various government agencies
- Missouri Department of Labor for Businesses & Workers
Information on unemployment, workers’ compensation and workplace discrimination - Cleaning Recommendations for Lodging Establishments
Recommendations for lodging establishments and similar facilities to help prevent the spread of disease
Employees and Job Seekers
- Missouri Department of Labor for Businesses & Workers
Information on unemployment, workers’ compensation and workplace discrimination - Missouri Career Center
Search job opportunities
- Online Unemployment System
File an unemployment claim
Community
- CDC Guidance
Planning, preparing and responding to COVID-19 - Stay at Home Orders by County
- COVID-19 in Missouri
Stay up to date with recent statistics regarding COVID-19 in Missouri
- See current Stay at Home Orders issued by municipalities throughout Missouri
Additional Resources
- Federal Guidance on Defining Essential Business
National recommendations for essential businesses - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Updates on federal assistance programs - REAL ID
REAL ID deadline extended to Oct. 1, 2021
