Daily News Brief - July 17, 2020 - Global Business Travel Association

Best Practices for Critical Workers Traveling to and from “Hot Spot” States

Best Practices for Critical Workers Traveling to and from “Hot Spot” States

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. states and localities, such as New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Louisiana, have adopted interstate travel restrictions to maintain lower levels of spread and contain the virus. Many of these travel restrictions take the form of mandatory 14-day quarantine requirements for people traveling to and from COVID-19 “hot spots” – states that have increasing cases or increasing positivity rates. Continue Reading >>

COVID-19 Update

Which Countries Are Currently Accepting EU Travelers? (SIMPLE FLYING)

India Is Launching Travel Bubbles Today – Here’s What to Know (SIMPLE FLYING)

Coronavirus Latest: India Surges Past 1 Million Cases in Grim Milestone (SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST)

More Helpful Articles/Links:

CDC Dashboard – Updated frequently with new guidance documents and details
Reopening the Economy Under COVID-19 – Governing.com
State Data and Policy Actions to Address Coronavirus – Kaiser Family Foundation
TSA Prepared for Summer Travelers with Updated Security Procedures
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country (CDC)
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
CDC Coronavirus Information

Industry Spotlight

56% of Travel Buyers Have Revised Their Travel Policy in Light of COVID-19

Over half of travel buyers report their company has changed its travel policy and 70% characterize the policy changes as being ‘somewhat’ or ‘a lot’.

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GBTA Global Research: Most Viewed

GBTA Research is the premier resource on all topics affecting the business travel industry. Our 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. GBTA has compiled a list of the most viewed research studies of 2019-2020.

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