Daily News Brief – August 28, 2020
UK and US in Discussions to Launch a Travel Bubble
UK and US in Discussions to Launch a Travel Bubble
In a potential bid to restart the persistent near standstill in transatlantic travel UK and US government officials are reportedly looking at establishing regional air corridors. Localized travel bubbles could allow for UK quarantine exemptions for passengers from low-infection rate areas, such as New York, and jumpstart the world’s most revenue-generating route. Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Updates
Coronavirus Cases Fell by 15% This Week (AXIOS)
Germany Expects to Have COVID-19 Vaccine Ready by Early 2021 (CNN)
Travel Stocks Surge as New COVID Cases Decline and Treatment Updates Raise Hopes for Demand Rebound (BUSINESS INSIDER)
Japan to Lift Re-Entry Restrictions on Foreign Residents from Sept 1 (JAPAN TODAY)
CDC Proposes Guidelines for Distributing Coronavirus Vaccine in the U.S. (CNBC)
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
GBTA Collaboratory Highlights
The Road to Recovery Continues Next Week
This 10-week webinar series continues with its third week on Monday, August 31 with the topic of Stakeholder Management: Travel Policy. GBTA Collaboratory 2020 continues to provide perspectives, best practices, expert insight, and actionable takeaways to address the issues facing the business travel industry. Webinars next week include:
- CHRO Insight: Getting the Team Back on the Road Safely
- A New How-To: Traveler Communication & Policy Compliance
- Overview of TAMS and Recommended Pandemic Guidelines for Buyers and Suppliers
- Building Traveler Confidence: Changing Steps of the Travel Journey
- Reducing Stress and Anxiety as Travelers Return to the Road
Registration is now open for Week 3.
Don’t Miss Monday’s Webinar:
CHRO Insight: Getting the Team Back on the Road Safely
Monday, August 31 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Recruiting and retaining top talent is every human resource executive’s top priority. This requires extensive oversight of employee’s health, safety, and welfare. Hear from one of our industry’s leading human resource and travel experts, Patti Huska, as she discusses the challenges of leading a global team through this pandemic crisis. The conversation will detail recommended changes to corporate policies and ways to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders as we navigate through times of uncertainty.
This Session is Recommended by WINiT
Professional Development
Global Leadership Professional® (GLP) Program
[Virtual] Finance for Non-Financial Executives
Finance for Non-Financial Executives is a course designed for business leaders wanting to gain a solid understanding of financial measurement and valuation tools. This three-day course equips leaders from all backgrounds with the skills necessary to communicate effectively on issues relating to finance, accounting and ultimately, their bottom lines. Dates for this course are October 6, 8, and 9.
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.Get Started >>
Aviation Industry News
American Airlines to Apply Virus-Killing Surface Treatment (THE MOTLEY FOOL)
Air New Zealand to Restart All Domestic Auckland Flights (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
Keep Your Hands Clean: Delta Adding In-Flight Hand Sanitizing Stations During Pandemic (USA TODAY)
Hospitality Industry News
Hotelbeds Joins Hands with Choice Hotels (HOTELMARKETING.COM)
The New Face of a Winning Hotel Listing – Promoting Cleanliness on Booking Platforms (TRUSTYOU)
More Industry News
Road to Recovery: Preparing for the Return of Business Travel (HOSPITALITY NET)
Business Travelers View Mobile Check-Ins as Most Important Feature for Future Travel (HOTELMARKETING.COM)
GBTA Global Research: Most Viewed
GBTA’s research and tools allow business travel professionals to stay up-to-date on trends and topics that shape the industry and leverage that knowledge to help them be more effective in their roles.
Access the most viewed research studies of 2019-2020 >>
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Belgium – Authorities to Further Ease Coronavirus Disease-related Measures
France – Authorities to Expand Requirements on Protective Face Coverings
South Africa – Severe Weather, Including Heavy Rain and Flooding, Forecast in Western Cape
United Kingdom – Various Activist Groups to Lead Major Protest March in London
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