Daily News Brief – August 27, 2020
These States Require Travelers to Self-Quarantine or Present Negative COVID-19 Test
These States Require Travelers to Self-Quarantine or Present Negative COVID-19 Test
As states have opened back up, some are now tightening restrictions, and travelers may not be free to come and go as they please amid the coronavirus pandemic. USA TODAY has an update on the states that are discouraging interstate travel by requiring or recommending that visitors and residents returning from other states quarantine. And some states are requiring a recent, negative COVID-19 test in lieu of a blanket quarantine policy. Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Updates
Weekly COVID-19 Cases in England Decline for First Time Since July (CHANNEL NEWS ASIA)
Africa Reports Sharp Decline in New Infections (OUTLOOK INDIA)
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Appears to Work as Well in Older Adults in Early Study (BUSINESS WORLD)
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)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Overview of TSA’s “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” Campaign
- “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure” Video
- What to Know Before You Go
- TSA Screening Checkpoint Numbers for 2019 and 2020
- TSA’s COVID-19 Webpage
- Runway to Recovery
- TSA Prepared for Summer Travelers with Updated Security Procedures
Register Now for Tomorrow’s GBTA Collaboratory 2020 Webinar:
Ditch Your “Old School” Benchmarking & Strive for “Best in Class”
Friday, August 28 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
When it comes to traditional hotel benchmarking, most comparisons are drawn among organizations within a certain vertical – pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, banking, etc. There are many limitations to this approach, however. Join this session to learn what should be used to benchmark your program instead, including best practices in data aggregation and management, and how to get your travel program into “best in class” shape leaving outdated methods behind for good.
August 24 – 28 Collaboratory Webinars Made Possible by Rocketrip
Week 1 Video Highlights
Update on Travel in Mexico Webinar
Forecasting the Business Travel Recovery in Mexico – Luics Barrios, CEO of City Express Hotels
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Forecasting the Business Travel Recovery in Mexico – Enrique Calderon, COO of Posadas Group
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Aviation Industry News
Amsterdam Schiphol Offers Disinfection Points for Personal Belongings (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
Frankfurt Airport Is Preparing to Distribute the COVID Vaccine (SIMPLE FLYING)
Ground Transportation Industry News
New Guidance Reveals Path to “Pandemic-Proof” Self-Driving Vehicles (INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT)
Uber Starts Car Rental Service in India (TIMES NOW NEWS)
More Industry News
No Time for Timid Leadership – The Safe Restart of Tourism Is Possible (4HOTELIERS)
Guide to Travel Recovery (TRAVELPORT)
More Travelers Likely to Book Trips Using a Travel Advisor (TRAVEL PULSE)
The Dominican Republic Announces Tourism Recovery Plan Centered on Health Safety (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
Join us at the Next GBTA Canada Town Hall | September 23
We are pleased to offer our Canadian Business Travel Industry Town Hall Calls, intended to share information, tools and resources, supporting our community through these difficult times.
Previous GBTA Canada Town Hall Recordings are available now >>
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
France – Activists to Protest Against Restrictions in Central Paris
Qatar – Authorities to Begin First Part of Phase 4 of Easing Lockdown
United States – Officials in Illinois Impose Localized Restrictions
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