Daily News Brief - August 11, 2020 - Global Business Travel Association

GBTA Collaboratory 2020

GBTA Collaboratory 2020

The GBTA Collaboratory launched yesterday with an insightful discussion between GBTA Interim Executive Director, Dave Hilfman and President, Avrio Institute, Dr. Shawn DuBravac regarding the economics of the business travel recovery. The Collaboratory webinar series will continue over the next 10-weeks and will provide global perspectives, best practices, expert insight, and actionable takeaways to address the issues facing the business travel industry. Attendees of the series will experience strategic, informative, and solution-focused dialogue between panelists made up of business leaders, GBTA committees and volunteers, sponsors, and industry experts.

Mark Your Calendars!

August 10 – 14: The Road to Recovery: Travel Industry Update
August 24 – 28: Procurement / Sourcing: Buyer & Supplier Relationship
August 31- September 4: Stakeholder Management: Travel Policy
September 14 – 18: Virtual Payment and Touchless Travel Experience

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COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Pandemic: Deaths Decline for First Time in Four Weeks in US (BUSINESS TODAY)

Arizona Reports Lower COVID-19 Numbers as Hospitalizations Continue 4 Weeks of Declines (AZ CENTRAL)

Hong Kong Reports 33 New Coronavirus Cases, in Sharp Decline from Recent Weeks (REUTERS)

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)

CBP Extends Closure of Trusted Traveler Programs Enrollment Centers to September 8

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

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
Reflections from the Pandemic: A Buyer’s Perspective
August 12 | 11:00am EST

COVID-19 continues to change the landscape for corporate travel as there are new standards, policies, and procedures to consider and implement. This discussion featuring three global travel buyers is designed to educate the industry on their experiences and what it will take to move business travel forward. The discussion will focus on the current challenges travel buyers are facing along with recommendations on how GBTA assist on the road to recovery.

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