Daily News Brief – March 26, 2021
GBTA Announces New Training Program to Prepare Industry Professionals for a Safe Return to Business Travel
The Ready. Safe. Travel. Training Program is open to all GBTA buyers and suppliers
GBTA proudly announces the Ready. Safe. Travel. Training Program to unite, educate and engage all levels of the business travel industry.
This virtual training program will span over four weeks in May, with sessions being held virtually each Wednesday (May 5, 12, 19, 26) for three hours. Each weekly session will focus on a different component of returning to business travel: being ready to hit the road again; safe ways to restart travel; and continuing to keep travelers informed and comfortable when travel begins again. There is a global as well as regionally-specific component to the series.
By completing the training program, participants will receive designation as a Ready. Safe. Travel. Specialist, demonstrating their commitment and knowledge of post-pandemic advancements of business travel. Participants can also earn Global Travel Professional® (GTP) credits for attending.
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COVID-19 News
At Least 140 Countries Have Started Vaccinating Against COVID-19 (REUTERS)
EU blocks AstraZeneca Exports: What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus Right Now (NEWS24)
Professional Development
Learn How to Create an Effective Strategic Meetings Management Program:
Register Today for The Fundamentals of Strategic Meetings Management™
Pioneers and thought leaders in meetings, procurement, and travel management have collaborated to create a road map and share best practices on how to create and manage an effective strategic meetings management program for your company. The program covers 6 modules and includes 3 two-hour live sessions with an instructor. Please note this is a virtual event.
Instructor: Betsy Bondurant, CMM, CTE
Deadline to Register is April 2.
Made Possible by Cvent
Scholarships Now Available!
The new GBTA Academy Global Scholarship Program is designed to make education accessible for hundreds of members by offering financial assistance. As a result, GBTA members will have increased access to valuable educational opportunities during this challenging time in our industry due to the pandemic.
Industry Spotlight
Don’t Miss the Chance to Meet Suzanne Neufang, GBTA CEO
Virtual Listening Tour Concludes Next Week!
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.
Canadadian Listening Tour
March 29 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Professional Development
Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Don’t Miss an All-New Career Development Program:
Career Builder From GBTA in Partnership With Dr. Lucy Rattrie
Join us for a 21-day powerful mindset program throughout the month of April for professionals from the travel and aviation industry to rebuild their confidence, gain clarity and calmly pave the way for a thriving career in an upside-down world.
Registration Closes April 12.
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Director, Global Travel Risk Management
Henrietta, New York, United States
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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.
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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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GBTA Europe Town Hall
April 15 | 2:00 PM GMT
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WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Australia – New South Wales to Continue Relaxing COVID-19 Controls
India – Unionized Workers Call for Protests Nationwide
United States – Officials in New Mexico Ease Restrictions in 17 Counties
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Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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