Daily News Brief – July 17, 2020
Best Practices for Critical Workers Traveling to and from “Hot Spot” States
Best Practices for Critical Workers Traveling to and from “Hot Spot” States
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. states and localities, such as New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Louisiana, have adopted interstate travel restrictions to maintain lower levels of spread and contain the virus. Many of these travel restrictions take the form of mandatory 14-day quarantine requirements for people traveling to and from COVID-19 “hot spots” – states that have increasing cases or increasing positivity rates. Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Update
Which Countries Are Currently Accepting EU Travelers? (SIMPLE FLYING)
India Is Launching Travel Bubbles Today – Here’s What to Know (SIMPLE FLYING)
Coronavirus Latest: India Surges Past 1 Million Cases in Grim Milestone (SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST)
More Helpful Articles/Links:
- CDC Dashboard – Updated frequently with new guidance documents and details
- Reopening the Economy Under COVID-19 – Governing.com
- State Data and Policy Actions to Address Coronavirus – Kaiser Family Foundation
- TSA Prepared for Summer Travelers with Updated Security Procedures
- COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country (CDC)
- Coronavirus Rumor Control – FEMA.gov
- Global Travel Restrictions, Flight Operations and Screening (Updated Daily) – International SOS
- GBTA Asks Congress to Pass Responsible Measures to Support Industry
- CDC Coronavirus Information
Industry Spotlight
56% of Travel Buyers Have Revised Their Travel Policy in Light of COVID-19
Over half of travel buyers report their company has changed its travel policy and 70% characterize the policy changes as being ‘somewhat’ or ‘a lot’.
GBTA Global Research: Most Viewed
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Trending Industry News
Aviation Industry News
Singapore Airlines to Increase Flights in August (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
Air France Expands Its In-Flight Catering Offer (WEBWIRE)
United “First to Introduce Touchless Check-In Technology At Heathrow” (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
US Travel Agencies See Significant Boost in Air Ticket Sales in June (BUSINESSWIRE)
More Industry News
How Many and Who Will Travel Again and When? (ETURBONEWS) – FEATURES GBTA
CWT Introduces New Data-Powered Solutions to Guide Companies and Traveling Employees on Resuming Travel (HOSPITALITY NET)
London Travel Week Is Back for 2020 (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
Amadeus to Scale Up Its New Distribution Effort in 2021 Starting in Asia (YAHOO!)
Save the Date! GBTA Canada Town Hall | July 22
Exchange valuable information, tools and resources that support our community through the COVID-19 pandemic during the GBTA Canada Town Halls.
Previous Town Hall recordings are also available for viewing.
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WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Canada – Officials Extend Land Border Closure with the US
China – Activists to March in Yuen Long Area of Hong Kong
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