The Virginia Tourism Corporation realizes that our travel industry partners have been impacted by COVID-19. Below are resources that will be updated as they become available. If you have a resource that is not included on this page, please email Angela Wiggins at awiggins@virginia.org.
Health
- Governor Northam’s comprehensive list of actions to combat COVID-19 in Virginia and Virginia Receives Major Disaster Declaration from Federal Government for COVID-19
- Governor Northam orders Statewide closure of K-12 school and certain non-essential businesses/press release and FAQ Page
- Centers for Disease Control
- FEMA – Coronavirus Rumor Control – Facts vs Rumors
- Virginia Department of Health
Travel Research
- ADARA – COVID-19 Resource Center
- Arrivalist -Daily Travel Index/Trends Tracker
- Destination Analysts Update for Week of March 30, 2020
- Longwoods COVID-19 Travel Sentiment Survey
- Longwoods International
- Travel and Tourism Research (TTRA) COVID-19 Resources
- USTA – Economic Impact Analysis
- USTA News Updates
- USTA Travel Research
CARES Act Information
- CARES Act Breakdown via McGuireWoods
- CARES Act-Division C- Economic Stabilization Loans
- CARES Act Summary and Interpretation from U.S. Travel Association
- Emergency Stabilization Fund Federal Reserve Facilities and Programs – Title IV of the CARES Act
- Getting Cash For Your Small Business Through The CARES Act
- Non-Profits – CARES Act for Nonprofits
- Small Business Owners – Small Business Owner’ Guide to the CARES Act
- Understanding the CARES Act Webinar
- U.S. Travel Association full slide deck outlining CARES Act provisions and eligibility (PowerPoint slides available upon request ) and the CARES Act Relief FAQ
- U.S. Travel Association Reacts to House Passage of Coronavirus Package and Summary/COVID-19 Relief Resource Documents
- What the $2 Trillion U.S. Stimulus Package Means for Travel Businesses
General Business Assistance
- Altria commits $1 Million to Coronavirus relief efforts
- Amazon put $1 Million toward COVID Relief
- Better Business Bureau: How to Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis
- Business Tax Provisions, U.S. Travel Association
- Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act/Summary (CARES Act) Economic Stabilization Loans
- Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Breakdown via McGuireWoods
- Downtown Bristol Redevelopment Loan Fund, People Inc., and Believe in Bristol to offer new emergency loan program to help downtown businesses
- Facebook announces $100 million dollar program to help small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus
- Google Pledges $340 Million in Google Ads Credits to small businesses as part of $800 Million COVID-19 relief package
- Information for Campgrounds regarding COVID from VDH
- International Economic Development Council (COVID-19 Resources)
- International Economic Development Council COVID-19 Update: First Glance at Stimulus Bill
- Law enforcement agencies create Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
- Longwood Small Business Development Center (COVID-19 Resources)
- Longwood SBDC – Business Solutions in COVID-19 with Link
- National Restaurant Association Coronavirus Information and Resources
- SBA Debt Relief for New and Existing Small Business Administration Loans
- SBA Express Loans
- SBA Business Interruption Loans
- SBA Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act
- SBA provides recorded presentation on filling out the Economic Industry Loans
- SBA to Provide Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Up to $2 Million in Loans
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for business, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance application forms
- SBA: Disaster Loan Assistance Step-by-Step Video
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Webinars thru March
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Borrower Information Fact Sheet and Application Form
- SBA Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (COVID-19)
- SBA Lenders in Virginia (page 29)
- Small Business Development Centers (COVID-19 Resources)
- State Corporation Commission (COVID-19 Response)
- Support Materials for Marketing Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis
- Truist commits $2 Million to small businesses hurt by COVID-19
- Truist – NCIFund Grant Program (COVID-19)
- USBG National Charity Foundation COVID-19 Relief and Response
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Response & Resources
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Verizon and LISC Come Together to Support Small Business with COVID-19 Recovery Fund
- Veteran COVID-19 Resources – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Virginia Capital Trail Foundation COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
- Virginia Career Works – Rapid Response Funding
- Virginia Chamber COVID-19 Resource Center
- Virginia Community Capital (COVID-19 Information and Resources)
- Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) COVID-19 Response Resources
- Virginia Employment Commission (COVID-19 Response/Resources)
- Virginia Housing and Community Development Authority (COVID-19 Resources)
- Virginia Small Business Development Centers COVID-19
Webinars/Podcasts
- BizSense Assembly II: Checking in on Richmond’s hotel industry. A Weekly Virtual Program. Week 2 Topic: HOTELS, April 8 at 11 am – 11:45 am)
- COVID-19: A Ten Point Action Plan for Economic Developers – April 6 at 3 pm
- COVID-19 Business Relief Call with Evan Tipton from Tomis and Duane Zobrist, CEO of Adventure Solutions by Resort Outfitters-Webinar (Pre-recorded)
- COVID-19 Insights Series – Navigating Uncharted Territory (Week 3), April 9 at 11 am (EST) and 8 am (PST)
- COVID-19 & Main Street: Leading Through Crisis – Tue., April 7 at 12 pm – 1 pm (EDT)
- COVID-19 & Main Street: Supporting Local Safely – Webinar (Pre-recorded)
- COVID-19 & Main Street: Organizational Health Check-Up – Webinar (Pre-recorded) and related resources
- Destinations International COVID-19 Webinar Center
- Destinations International Coronavirus Industry Update Webinar Seminar Slides – 03/25/20
- DMOU: Destination Marketing Organization University Podcasts (COVID-19 and other resources)
- Stafford County Small Business COVID-19 Financial Recovery Response Plan Webinar. April 7 at 3 pm.
- SBA: Disaster Loan Assistance Step-by-Step Video
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Webinars thru May 2020
- Understanding the CARES Act Webinar
- Visit Loudoun Wednesday Webinar Series. The CARES Act and Tourism; What are the conversations you need to have TODAY? Wed., April 8 at 10 am – 11 am
- Webinar Series, April 3- May 1, 2020: COVID-19: Resources for Our Communities (Friday Series Registration & Information)
- Webinar Series, April 7- May 5, 2020: COVID-19: Resources for Our Communities (Tuesday Series Registration & Information)
Arts Organizations
- Americana Music Association COVID19 Resources
- Americans for the Arts COVID-19 Resource and Response Center Information
- ArtsReady COVID-19 Response
- Arts Resources List during COVID-19
- Contemporary Arts Foundation Fund (COVID-19)
- Craft Emergency Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- Freelance Artists and COVID-19
- League of American Orchestras COVID-19 Information
- Music COVID-19 Relief
- National Coalition For Arts’ Preparedness & Emergency Response
- Rauschenburg/New York Foundation for the Arts Emergency Grants
- Virginia Commission for the Arts COVID-19
Destination Marketing Organizations
- Business Tax Provisions, U.S. Travel Association
- Destination International Crisis Communication Plan Outline
- Southeast Tourism Society COVID-19
- U.S. Travel Association Emergency Preparedness and Response: Coronavirus
- U.S. Travel Association Travel Workforce Stabilization Fund Grant/Loans
- U.S. Travel Reacts to House Passage of Coronavirus Package and Summary/Resource Documents
- Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations COVID-19
- Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (COVID-19 Resources, Info and Updates)
Meeting Planner and Meeting Site
- American Society of Association Executives COVID-19 Resources
- HSMAI Coronavirus Resources
- Meeting Professionals International COVID-19 Resources
Group Tour Industry
- American Bus Association COVID-19 Resources
- National Tour Association COVID-19 Resources
- Student and Youth Travel Association COVID-19 Resources
Lodging
- American Hotel & Lodging Association, The Facts About Coronavirus including talking points
- Canadian Hotel Association – great example of industry resources
- CBRE Global Research and Resources Page (COVID-19)
- Hotel Management- Industry News (COVID-19)
- Hotel Managers Tips (COVID-19)
- USA Today Article: Ideas and best practices for hotels (COVID-19)
- USA Today Article: How to sanitize your hotel room (COVID-19)
- Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (COVID-19 Resources, Info and Updates)
Main Street
Museums
- American Alliance for Museums COVID-19 Resources and Information
- Virginia Association of Museums COVID-19 Resources
Restaurants
- National Restaurant Association COVID-19 Information and Response
- Virginia Farmers Market Association (COVID-19 Response)
Restaurants/Employee Assistance/Brewers/Distillers
- Brewers Association Coronavirus Resource Center
- Can Can Brasserie Waitstaff Fundraiser (COVID-19)
- Giavos Family Restaurants Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- Goatocado Workers Fund (COVID-19)
- Golden Rule Charity. Hospitality Industry Emergency Assistance
- Help Kudzu’s Staff (COVID-19)
- Holli Fund Food Worker Emergency Grants
- Lady N’awlins & F.W. Sullivan’s Cafe Employee Relief Fund
- New York Deli Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- Richmond Restaurant Workers Support Fund (COVID-19)
- Richmond Restaurant Group Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- Richmond Restaurants United (COVID-19 Response)
- RVA Hospitality Employee Relief Fund (Coronavirus)
- Sticky Rice Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- Support Richmond Restaurant Workers
- Virginia Craft Brewers Guild COVID-19 Resource Center
Local Assistance Programs
- Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council Emergency Layoff Aversion Assistance Program (COVID-19)
- Community Foundations of Virginia
- Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. Marketing and Fixed Cost Grant Program (COVID-19) and Funding Application
- Hampton Roads Workforce Council/Greater Peninsula Workforce Board COVID-19 Funding Assistance for Small Businesses
and Funding Application - Henrico Citizen (COVID-19)
- Henrico County Relief Fund/Lodging Assistance
- Hopewell Economic Development Office COVID-19 Small Business Resources Page
- Lynchburg Office of Economic Development/Opportunity Lynchburg COVID-19 Resource page
- Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Coronavirus Resource Page
- Marion Stimulus Loan Program
- Marion COVID-19 Stimulus Loan Commercial Security Agreement
- Marion COVID-19 Micro-Enterprise Loan Fund
- Norfolk Retail Alliance /The Retail Merchants Association (COVID-19 Resources for Retailers)
- Norfolk City offers business loans to those experiencing supply chain disruptions (COVID-19)
- Opportunity SWVA COVID-19 Resources and Assistance for Small Businesses and Startups
- Richmond City Announces Tax Amnesty Program
- Roanoke County Economic Development COVID-19 Resources for Business
- Roanoke Regional SBDC COVID-19 Resources
- Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development, Virginia Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Support Initiative
- United Way Creates COVID-19 Emergency Fund
- Visit Loudoun COVID-19 Partner Toolkit Resources
- Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge Response to COVID-19 and Partner Resources
- Wakefield NWS COVID-19 Temporary Medical Facility Forecasts
- Waynesboro City, Economic Development EDA Emergency Loan
Federal Government
- HUD, Fannie, Freddie suspend foreclosures, evictions during outbreak
- IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Federal Grants for Airports & Community Development Block Grants
- Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave/tax credits
- USDA Rural Development Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses, and Communities Affected by COVID-19
- U.S. Department of Treasury
