Daily News Brief – September 4, 2020
Approval for Business Travel Is Changing, Plan for Considered Travel Permission
Approval for Business Travel Is Changing, Plan for Considered Travel Permission
How and when travel for business is approved has become a hot topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst some presume that all business travel was halted, this is not the case. Some organizations and sectors of industry had to continue to travel during the height of the pandemic in order to maintain the movement of essential goods and services.
STORY SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE
Continue Reading >> https://www.phocuswire.com/business-travel-authorization
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COVID-19 Updates
NY, Once Coronavirus Epicentre, Prepares to Reopen Malls, Casinos (ALJAZEERA) https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/ny-coronavirus-epicentre-prepares-reopen-malls-casinos-200903181114649.html
Abbott Is Testing Its Rapid Coronavirus Test on Asymptomatic People in Hopes of Expanding FDA Authorization (CNBC) https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/28/abbott-has-trial-of-its-rapid-coronavirus-test-for-asymptomatic-people.html
Number of Coronavirus Cases Continues to Decline in Saudi Arabia (ARAB NEWS) https://www.arabnews.com/node/1728021/saudi-arabia
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More Helpful Articles/Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC Dashboard – Updated frequently with new guidance documents and details – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/whats-new-all.html
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country (CDC) – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html
CDC Coronavirus Information – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/about/index.html
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
CBP Extends Closure of Trusted Traveler Programs Enrollment Centers to September 8 – https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-extends-closure-trusted-traveler-programs-enrollment-centers
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Overview of TSA’s “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” Campaign – https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-extends-closure-trusted-traveler-programs-enrollment
“Stay Healthy. Stay Secure” Video – https://www.tsa.gov/videos/stay-healthy-stay-secure
What to Know Before You Go – https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/infographic-062920.pdf
TSA Screening Checkpoint Numbers for 2019 and 2020 – https://www.tsa.gov/coronavirus/passenger-throughput
TSA’s COVID-19 Webpage – https://www.tsa.gov/coronavirus
Runway to Recovery – https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2020-07/Runway_to_Recovery_07022020.pdf
TSA Prepared for Summer Travelers with Updated Security Procedures – https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2020/05/21/tsa-prepared-summer-travelers-updated-security-procedures
COVID Member Poll Result Findings in Under 2 Minutes
Buyers Need More Information from Suppliers – Watch Now >> https://players.brightcove.net/4179652749001/zCxFmspAO_default/index.html?videoId=6182655105001
Revised Travel Policy Due to COVID – Watch Now >> https://www.gbta.org/blog/coronavirus-is-decimating-entire-global-travel-industry-travel-comes-to-a-halt-across-the-globe/
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GBTA Collaboratory Highlights
The Road to Recovery Continues September 14
The all-new GBTA Collaboratory will continue September 14-18 with the theme, Virtual Payment Solutions. This webinar series continues to provide perspectives, best practices, expert insight, and actionable takeaways to address the issues facing the global business travel industry.
Week 4 Webinars include:
– Benefits of Offering Contactless Payment Options
– Crawl, Walk, Run: Quickly Launching a Virtual Payment Program
– Buyer Discussion: Virtual Payments for the Future of Travel
– The Impact of Regulation on Global Payments
– Payment Solutions: Future of Touchless Virtual Payments
Registration for Week 4 is now open.
Register Now >>
https://www.gbta.org/EventCalendar/EventRegistrationStep1?eventcd=09DL0920
September 14-18 Collaboratory Webinars Made Possible by Marqeta
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Professional Development
GBTA Webinar
Manage Your Mindset to Thrive
Presented by GBTA Europe
Wednesday, September 9
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM BST
Disruption can be unsettling and stressful but it can also create opportunity. So how do you shift your thinking and approach to this more positive mindset? In this practical and inspiring session, Dr. Lucy Rattrie will share strategies and tips on how to ride the wave of change that is impacting every aspect of our lives; how to go beyond managing the anxiety that comes with this to identifying and acting on the possibilities this brings.
Register Now >>
https://www.gbta.org/EventCalendar/EventRegistrationStep1?eventcd=09DL0920
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Job Spotlight
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Use the GBTA Career Center to post your business travel job openings and access thousands of qualified industry professionals looking to make their next career move.
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Trending Industry News
Aviation Industry News
Do You Need a COVID-19 Test If You Plan to Travel? Do You Still Need to Quarantine? What to Know About the Confusing Rules (USA TODAY) https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/09/04/covid-19-tests-quarantines-states-rules-can-confound-travelers/5659063002/
TSA Tests Touchless System That Matches Your ID to Your Face, Avoids COVID-19 Risks (USA TODAY) https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/09/02/covid-19-tsa-tests-touchless-system-matches-id-face/5681210002/
As Airlines Cut Flights, Southwest Is Adding Two New Warm-Weather Destinations (USA TODAY) https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/09/03/southwest-airlines-miami-palm-springs-flights-coming-schedule/5708662002/
Airlines and Airports Agree Conditions for European Winter Slots Waiver (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS) https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/airlines-and-airports-agree-conditions-for-european-winter-slots-waiver
Airlines Urge UK, US to Start London-New York Passenger Testing Trial (THE JAKARTA POST) https://www.thejakartapost.com/travel/2020/09/04/airlines-urge-uk-us-to-start-london-new-york-passenger-testing-trial.html
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More Industry News
WTTC Calls for ‘Air Corridors’ Between Key Global Cities to Restore Business Travel (SOURCE) https://www.marketscreener.com/news/WTTC-calls-for-lsquo-air-corridors-between-key-global-cities-to-restore-business-travel–31230482/
Approval for Business Travel Is Changing, Plan for Considered Travel Permission (PHOCUSWIRE) https://www.phocuswire.com/business-travel-authorization
How Apple’s New Privacy Effort Will Impact Travel Marketing (SKIFT) https://skift.com/2020/09/03/how-apples-new-privacy-effort-will-impact-travel-marketing/
How to Manage Your Employees and Clients Through the Pandemic (HOSPITALITY NET) – FEATURES GBTA https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4100460.html
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COVID-19 Resources
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Editor’s Note
In observance of Labor Day, the GBTA Daily News Brief will halt distribution on Monday, September 7. We will resume distribution on Tuesday, September 8. Please visit gbta.org to learn the latest developments in business travel.
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WorldAware Intelligence Brief
https://hub.gbta.org/ijetdailybriefing
Brazil – Activists Plan to Hold Nationwide Vehicular Protests China, Japan, North Korea and South Korea – Typhoon Haishen Strengthens while Tracking Westward in Philippine Sea Hong Kong SAR – Activists to March along Nathan Road in Kowloon Area of Hong Kong New Zealand – Authorities Extend Coronavirus Disease Restrictions Through at Least Sept. 16 Norway – Authorities to Tighten Coronavirus Disease-related International Entry Restrictions for Travelers from Italy and Slovenia United States – Officials in Ohio Update Travel Advisory List
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