Daily News Brief - August 21, 2020 - Global Business Travel Association

GBTA Collaboratory 2020 Continues Next Week

GBTA Collaboratory 2020 Continues Next Week

Navigating Procurement in Light of a Pandemic

Monday, August 24 | 12:00 PM ET

Overseeing sourcing, procurement and supply chain management is no small task in normal times, but how can organizations control spend, manage supplier relationships, minimize risk to the company, drive change, and enforce compliance during a pandemic? Hear from Robert Schott, CPO, PwC, as he shares insights on providing strategic leadership and oversight of a global travel program during uncertain times.

Speakers:

Dave Hilfman, Interim Executive Director, GBTA
Robert Schott, CPO, PwC

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COVID-19 Updates

Daily COVID-19 Cases Across the US Drop to the Lowest in Almost Two Months (DAILY MAIL)

Florida COVID-19 Cases Remain under 5,000 for Fifth Day as Orange County Schools Prepare to Reopen (CLICK ORLANDO)

Russia to Test Coronavirus Vaccine on 40,000 People (THE JAKARTA POST)

Johnson & Johnson to Start Late-Stage Coronavirus Vaccine Trial in September with up to 60,000 People (CNBC)

More Helpful Articles/Links

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC Dashboard – Updated frequently with new guidance documents and details
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country (CDC)
CDC Coronavirus Information

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

CBP Extends Closure of Trusted Traveler Programs Enrollment Centers to September 8

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

GBTA Collaboratory Highlights from COVID Polling Trends Webinar

Business Travel Has Not Resumed as Quickly as Expected
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Help Travel Managers Feel Comfortable Sending Travelers Back on the Road Watch Now >>

Professional Development

Earn Your Global Travel Professional^® (GTP) Certification

Brought to you by the GBTA Academy, The GTP^® Certification is designed to raise industry standards, enhance work performance, and recognize individuals who demonstrate core competencies essential to the business travel management discipline. Fall Exam dates are October 1 – November 17 and the deadline to apply is September 11.

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Job Spotlight

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