Daily News Brief – August 10, 2020
Calls on Congress to Take Action on Expanded Relief for Distressed Business Travel Industry
Calls on Congress to Take Action on Expanded Relief for Distressed Business Travel Industry
As the US Congress negotiates a new coronavirus relief package for individuals and businesses, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the leading voice of business travel worldwide – has called on Congressional leadership to enact measures to renew business travelers’ confidence and to curb the devastating impact of the pandemic on this vital sector of the global economy. – FEATURES GBTA Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Updates
US Lists Taiwan as Low-Risk After Lifting Global ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory (TAIWAN NEWS)
Early-Stage Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Begins in Singapore (INQUIRER.NET)
Coronavirus Vaccine Update: Russia to Register World’s First COVID-19 Vaccine on August 12 (MONEY CONTROL)
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
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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
More Resources
- COVID-19 Travel Regulations Map
- Reopening the Economy Under COVID-19 – Governing.com
- State Data and Policy Actions to Address Coronavirus – Kaiser Family Foundation
- Coronavirus Rumor Control – FEMA.gov
- Global Travel Restrictions, Flight Operations and Screening (Updated Daily) – International SOS
- GBTA Asks Congress to Pass Responsible Measures to Support Industry
Industry Spotlight
GBTA Collaboratory 2020
GBTA COVID-19 Polling Trends
August 11 | 11:00am EST
GBTA has polled its members about the impact of COVID-19 on their company since March 2020. With an average of 1,500 responses from around the globe, GBTA’s poll has become a mainstay for the business travel industry. GBTA’s poll provides a truly global and up-to-date snapshot on how the industry is responding to the pandemic. Join this webinar to learn the trends in travel manager sentiment and where the industry stands in terms of resuming business travel.
Made Possible by TripActions
Wednesday, August 19 | 2:00pm EST
Join us for our next GBTA Canada Town Hall Call, intended to share information, tools and resources to support our community through these difficult times.
Made Possible by Shangri-La Group
Aviation Industry News
United Airlines Rolls out Ultraviolet C Cleaning Technology (BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS)
Philippine Airlines to Require Passengers to Wear Face Shields (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
You Can Get Free COVID-19 Tests at German Airports (SIMPLE FLYING)
Airline Passengers Willing to Pay More for Flights with Empty Middle Seats: Report (FOX BUSINESS)
More Industry News
Dubai Spearheads Reopening of the Global Events Sector with AI Everything x Restart Dubai Summer Conference 2020 (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
Trip.com Group and AirAsia.com Announce Strategic Partnership to Boost Travel Revival (4HOTELIERS)
10 ways APIs Can Revolutionize Aviation Post-Coronavirus (PHOCUSWIRE)
Delta Remains Confident in Business Travel Rebound (AIRLINE GEEKS) – FEATURES GBTA
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WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Australia – Australian Capital Territory Authorities to Further Ease Restrictions
Finland – Authorities to Update International Travel Restrictions
Japan and South Korea – Tropical Storm Jangmi Continues Tracking Northeastward
Norway – Officials Reintroduce Entry Restrictions on Some Locations
United States – Officials in Pennsylvania Update Out-of-State Visitor Quarantine List
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