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The floodgates opened this week on the second round of federally backed Paycheck Protection Program small business loans for companies struggling during the pandemic.
But a hotel company embroiled in scrutiny during PPP 1.0 has found a different survival plan.
Ashford Hospitality Trust was among a trio of companies tied to Dallas-based hotelier Monty Bennett that took fire for receiving tens of millions of dollars in PPP loans under a $2 trillion relief measure passed early in the pandemic. Critics chided Ashford Trust, a real estate trust owning Ritz-Carlton and W-branded properties, and Bennett, a wealthy businessman, of taking advantage of a program intended to help struggling mom and pop businesses in the global pandemic.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced several additions to its staff as part of the association s efforts to deepen its expertise in state and local government affairs and communications and meet our members needs today and in the future.
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The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is proud to unveil a $3 million renovation of the modern, waterfront property, including its new Residence One & Two Bedroom Suites with spacious open-air balconies, located in the intimate and private residence, Harbor House, a secluded tropical escape of suites located on the ground floor and second floor, tucked away inside the Old Town resort along the sparkling Key West Harbor. The property has enforced a multi-pronged approach to health and wellbeing, providing guests with peace of mind while traveling to Key West, with intensive AHLA Safe Stay program cleaning standards.
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Florida voters passed controversial legislation that experts say will either revive or destroy the state s economy. (Shutterstock)
FLORIDA With the coronavirus pandemic cutting the 2020 Florida legislative session short, Florida political leaders admitted this wasn t the year to promote new agendas and tackle groundbreaking statutes.
However, Florida voters didn t need their elected representatives to pass controversial legislation that, depending upon the politics of the prognosticator, could either save or destroy the state.
During Nov. 3 s general election, 60 percent of Florida voters approved Amendment 2 to the Florida Constitution, which raises the minimum wage rate over the next six years from its current rate of $8.56 per hour to $15 an hour.