SAM Magazine—Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 12, 2020—A new study shows that the odds of catching COVID-19 on a flight are less than most travelers think. House leaders in Congress are open to including some relief for the hotel industry in any stimulus deal. Massive Airbnb house parties in New Jersey have led to more restrictions on rentals.

Why these issues are important to the mountain resort industry are addressed in the latest weekly COVID-19 Briefing Sheet from the Insights Collective, an industry think tank that aims to help resorts and their communities navigate the new realities imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. The weekly briefing highlights a variety of news and issues regarding the virus, business reopenings, the economy, and politics, and discusses their relevance to resorts and destinations. Check out the full briefing here.