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Southwest Florida hotels struggle as closures rise
Southwest Florida hotels face heavy losses as safe at home orders prompt closures across Naples, Fort Myers Beach, and Sanibel. Collier County reports 24 closures with many properties furloughing staff while occupancy sinks below 10 percent and daily rates plunge. Resort operators consolidate towers, shift to to go services, and launch outreach to first responders. Local officials note uncertain WARN implications and industry experts predict a slow rebound with potential project delays and ongoing redevelopment plans adjusted for safety.
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Florida
Ron DeSantis
Naples
Fort Myers Beach
Sanibel
Jack Wert
Collier County
Marco Island
Everglades
Wert
Ritz-Carltons
Naples Beach
Naples Bay
John Reilly
JW Marriott
Amanda Cox
CDC
World Health Organization
Cox
Lee County
Francesca Donlan
Tourism Bureau
Captiva
South Seas
Lani Kai Island
Boykin Management
Robert Boykin
Mary Brandt
New York
Brandt
Sarasota
Yannick
Ana Brendel
Brendels
Visitors Bureau
STR
Paige Landrum
Department of Economic Opportunity
Marta Moakley
Xperthr
Moakley
Miami
Orlando
St. Petersburg
the Keys
Alsco
Bob Chronister
Utah
American Hotel and Lodging Association
Oxford Economics
California
Kent Schwarz
Colliers International Hotels
New Orleans
Schwarz
Collier
Charlotte Counties
Arthrex
Anne
Charles Camalier
Anne Camalier