Daily News Brief – September 25, 2020
First Virtual Town Hall Held for GBTA Europe
First Virtual Town Hall Held for GBTA Europe
GBTA Europe held its first Town Hall this week to share regional knowledge and insights with the GBTA membership. The event was hosted by Catherine Logan, Regional Vice President – EMEA, GBTA.
Dave Hilfman, interim Executive Director, GBTA opened the event with an update on the association, the activities and plans for the future. Mark Cuschieri, Chair of the European Advisory committee then spoke about the importance of volunteers and the new appointments to the European Advisory board and advisory boards in Italy and France.
The Town Hall was made possible by Rocketrip.
COVID-19 Updates
China Aims to Make 1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses a Year (THE INQUIRER)
Over 60 Wealthy Nations Join WHO’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan (RAPPLER)
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
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
Visa Information
GBTA Collaboratory Highlights
The GBTA Collaboratory 2020 Webinar Series Continues Next Week
Register Now for Monday’s Webinar:
Mission Critical – Duty of Care of Your Workforce
Monday, September 28 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Health, security, and logistics considerations are three key factors in business sustainability during the pandemic. Travel professionals’ legal, ethical, and financial duty of care to their organizations, employees, and travelers is more important than ever. It is mission-critical for companies to begin expanding their risk management program from a travel risk management program (TRM) to a people risk management program (PRM). Dave Hilfman will kick-off our Risk/Duty of Care week with an interview featuring Miriam Jones, an expert on developing and managing best-in-class duty of care programs.
Speakers:
- Dave Hilfman, Interim Executive Director, GBTA
- Miriam Jones, Senior Vice President & General Manager, West US, International SOS
Professional Development
A New GBTA Academy
In the current environment, career development is more important than ever. Whether you are new to business travel management or have decades of experience, GBTA Academy offers world-class education and training in business travel management that is attainable no matter where you are in your career.
Industry Spotlight
GBTA Mexico Town Hall
Monday, October 5 | 4:00 PM Mexico
This event is created exclusively for the Mexican market and its travel industry. Attendees will connect with local peers and exchange useful information, while influential industry professionals will share their thoughts on a new era in the travel industry, post-COVID-19.
Free of charge for Buyers and Suppliers related to the Travel Industry.
*GBTA Mexico Town Hall will be offered in Spanish
Made Possible by Sofitel
GBTA LATAM Town Hall
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 | 3:00 PM Mexico / 5:00 PM Argentina
What is the present and where is the future going for corporate events? Join us for this virtual event where a panel comprised of front-line professionals in the field – organizers, suppliers, and venues – will have an informal discussion and review the tools applied to navigate this challenging year. Novel raised trends will be also analyzed, while we all together review the new objectives and new opportunities this activity has towards 2021 and beyond. Free of charge for Buyers and Suppliers of the Corporate Travel Industry
*GBTA LATAM Town Hall will be offered in Spanish
Job Board
Is Your Company Hiring?
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.
Trending Industry News
Aviation Industry News
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Asian Airlines Ready to Boost International Service (AIN ONLINE)
United Airlines to Employ FlightAware’s Predictive Data (AIRLINE GEEKS)
Austrian Airlines Resumes Passenger Flights to Shanghai (SIMPLE FLYING)
Which Airlines Have Built Their Own Airports? (SIMPLE FLYING)
Vaccine Key to Airline Recovery: United’s Munoz (FLIGHT GLOBAL)
More Industry News
15 Vital Points for Travel Startups to Consider in their Mid-Pandemic Strategy (PHOCUSWIRE)
Trip.com Group Eyeing Full Recovery in Domestic China Market (PHOCUSWIRE)
GBTA Global Research: Most Viewed
GBTA’s research and tools allow business travel professionals to stay up-to-date on trends and topics that shape the industry and leverage that knowledge to help them be more effective in their roles.
Access the most viewed research studies of 2019-2020 >>
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Aruba – Authorities Revise Entry Requirements for US Travelers
Brazil – Authorities Ease COVID-19-related Business Restrictions in Several States
Brunei Darussalam – Authorities to Further Ease COVID-19 Domestic Controls
United States – Activists to Protest in Several Cities Nationwide
United States – Officials in Indiana to Ease Multiple Restrictions
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