Daily News Brief - April 6, 2021 - Global Business Travel Association

Check-in with Suzanne

Check-in with Suzanne

An important log jam broke late last week with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC’s) first post-pandemic guidance allowing that vaccinated adults could travel and see their families again. At the time of this writing, we are also eagerly anticipating what the UK government will announce – could it be related to travel corridors, which GBTA and I have been supporting all along?

I’m also hearing that many recognized companies are dusting off plans to bring employees back to offices/campuses by late summer. With that, another chapter of our “pipeline of professional human logistics” – also known as business travel – will pick up again. I’m watching the data and announcements very carefully and appreciate all direct insight you can offer!

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COVID-19 News

Human Trials Begin for a Low-Cost COVID-19 Vaccine to Extend Global Access https://news.utexas.edu/2021/04/05/human-trials-begin-for-a-low-cost-covid-19-vaccine-to-extend-global-access/

Which Places Will Require Proof of a COVID-19 Vaccine? And Should They?

https://whyy.org/articles/which-places-will-require-proof-of-a-covid-19-vaccine-and-should-they/

Biden Administration Names Coordinator for U.S. Vaccine Diplomacy Worldwide https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-04-05/former-usaid-administrator-smith-named-as-biden-administrations-coordinator-for-global-covid-response

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GBTA Convention 2021

https://www3.gbta.org/l/5572/2021-02-10/6j7kd4

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Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Second Installment of our “Women in Tech” Series:

Raising the Profile of Women in Technology Hosted by the GBTA Technology Committee

Tomorrow | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

This month’s interview will feature Annicka Lofstrand, a senior commercial technology leader experienced in building diverse teams in B2B travel tech businesses, conducted by Mike Daly, Chairperson of the GBTA Tech Committee and Vice President of Sales, Serko Ltd. Annicka will discuss her unique passion for elevating the profile of women in tech, and share experiences, challenges and opportunities throughout her career journey in a mostly male-dominated field.

Speakers:

Annicka Lofstrand

Mike Daly

https://www.gbta.org/calendar/all-programs/eventid/1140/e/raising-the-profile-of-women-in-technology-women-in-tech-series-7-apr-2021

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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.

Learn More >>

https://www.gbta.org/calendar/programs-by-location/europe/career-builder

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Job Board

Business Travel Jobs Postings

Meeting Sales and Logistics Coordinator

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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https://jobs.gbta.org/job/meeting-sales-and-logistics-coordinator/55783750/

Global Security and Travel Management Senior Manager in Italy

Parma, Italy

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https://jobs.gbta.org/jobs/view/global-security-and-travel-management-senior-manager/56334522/

Global Travel Category Manager

Fremont, California, United States

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https://jobs.gbta.org/jobs/view/global-travel-category-manager/56323038/

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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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https://jobs.gbta.org/employer/pricing/?extre=1&utm_source=DNB&utm_medium=email&utm_term=jobs&utm_campaign=jobboard

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Trending Industry News

Airline Website Booking Functions Restored After Google Software Issue

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/05/several-airlines-booking-sites-down-due-to-google-software-issue.html

American Airlines Adds 2 New NYC Routes, Boosts 15 Others in Latest Pandemic Move

https://thepointsguy.com/news/aa-new-nyc-leisure-routes/

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and London Heathrow Issue ‘Wake-Up Call’ to Government

https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/04/06/british-airways-virgin-atlantic-and-london-heathrow-issue-wake-up-call-to-government/

UK Will Give Airlines as Much Notice as It Can for Travel Resumption, Says PM

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-airlines-much-notice-travel-163435315.html

Amid Shift Towards Direct, Sabre’s New Airline Storefront Aims to Help Agents Catch First Rebound

https://www.webintravel.com/amid-shift-towards-direct-sabres-new-airline-storefront-aims-to-help-agents-catch-first-rebound/

United Airlines Tells Staff It’s Hiring Hundreds Of Pilots Next Month as Carrier Plans for a Travel Recovery

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/01/united-airlines-tells-staff-its-hiring-hundreds-of-pilots-next-month-as-carrier-plans-for-a-travel-recovery.html

Virgin Hotels Signs Glasgow, Scotland

https://www.4hoteliers.com/news/story/21268

GBTA Hails New CDC Guidelines as Huge Step Forward for Business Travel

https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/gbta-hails-new-cdc-guidelines-as-huge-step-forward-for-business-travelhttps://www.traveldailynews.com/post/gbta-hails-new-cdc-guidelines-as-huge-step-forward-for-business-travel

Trip.com Group Unveils New Travel Marketing Hub to Empower Industry Partners and Attract Post-Pandemic Travellers

https://www.trip.com/newsroom/trip-com-group-unveils-new-travel-marketing-hub/

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Women in Tech

Introducing the “Women in Tech” Series hosted by the GBTA Technology Committee. The GBTA Technology Committee created the “Women in Tech” Series to provide a platform for executives in the travel industry to share their stories and encourage other women to blaze a career path in technology.

Watch the Video >>

https://youtu.be/CTecki32S1U

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Upcoming Events

GBTA Canada Town Hall

April 7 | 2:00 PM EDT

Learn More >>

https://www.gbta.org/calendar/all-programs/eventid/1102/e/gbta-canada-town-hall-7-apr-2021

Career Builder from GBTA in Partnership with Dr. Lucy Rattrie