SALT LAKE CITY Despite setbacks including a devastating windstorm, an earthquake and a pandemic – downtown Salt Lake City continues to grow, according to data released by the Downtown Alliance Tuesday in its 2020 State of Downtown report. Salt Lake City is well-positioned among western U.S. cities to attract talent, employers and capital, Kim Abrams, a vice president at Goldman Sachs, said during the online event broadcast from the Capitol Theatre.
The report notes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is not fully known yet and therefore isn t fully represented in the data. We ve all obviously felt the impact of the pandemic, but a few industries were hit hardest, said Ty Burrell, Modern Family actor and local bar owner. While many industries based downtown suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants and bars faced the brunt of it, Burrell said.
IGLTA Foundation introduces new 2021 Board officers
January 14, 2021
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation began the new year with new officers at the helm. Theresa Belpulsi, Vice President of Tourism, Sports & Visitor Services for Destination DC, was named Chair of the board of directors; Maria Cuba, Global Diversity Lead for Airbnb’s Experiences platform; and Dougal Mckenzie, Head of Industry, Travel, at Google were appointed Co-Vice Chairs.
Tom Nichols, Vice President for Finance and Operations, Arcus Foundation; and Don Richardson, CFO for Brand USA, will serve as Co-Treasurers. Eddie Canaday, Director of Convention Sales, Washington D.C. area, Visit Salt Lake; and Scott Seed, Tourism & Hospitality Brand Marketing Consultant, will serve as Co-Secretaries.