GBTA Daily News Brief – March 15, 2021
More Airlines Offering Vaccine Status on an App
British Airways is planning to allow people to register their vaccination status on its smart phone app. Under the plans, people who have had both jabs will be able to register their status. The airline’s chief executive, Sean Doyle, hailed the UK’s “great progress” in tackling the pandemic. He has called for vaccinated people to be allowed unrestricted options for international travel. “Those who have not been vaccinated should be able to travel with a negative test result,” he said. BA wants the government to support digital health apps which can be used to verify a vaccination or negative Covid-19 test results. (Source: PLANETSKI)
COVID-19 News
Coronavirus Vaccine Updates: Travel Increase in US as States Ease Restrictions (ABC)
S.Korea to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Drive, Aims to Inoculate Quarter of Population by June (YAHOO!)
Canada Adds 2,956 More COVID-19 Cases as Provinces Expand Vaccine Rollouts (GLOBAL NEWS)
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Virtual Listening Tour Begins Tomorrow!
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Suzanne Neufang, GBTA’s new CEO, is starting off in her new role by listening to, and checking in with, you – our members, industry leaders, suppliers and sponsors. During this listening tour, Suzanne will provide an overview of her background, share her future vision for GBTA and take your questions/comments. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance of the meeting.
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GBTA Convention 2021
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GBTA Supplier Summit 2021
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Introducing the “Women in Tech” Series hosted by the GBTA Technology Committee
The GBTA Technology Committee created the “Women in Tech” Series so that executives in the travel industry could share their stories to encourage other women to blaze a career path in technology. This series kicks off with a recorded interview of Claudia Batten, a successful entrepreneur and Chair of the Board of Directors for Serko conducted by Anthea Crittle, Chairperson of the GBTA Technology Committee.
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Upcoming Events
National Security Roundtable: The Future of Travel Post COVID-19
March 30 | 2:00 PM EDT
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GBTA Canada Town Hall
April 7 | 2:00 PM EDT
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Career Builder from GBTA in Partnership with Dr. Lucy Rattrie
April 12
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WorldAware Intelligence Brief
China – Officials Easing Transport Restrictions, Testing Requirements in Beijing from 00:01 March 16
United Kingdom – Authorities Ease COVID-19 Restrictions in Scotland and Wales
United States – Officials in Washington State to Ease Restrictions Statewide and Amend Recovery Plan
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