Daily News Brief – July 2, 2020
UK to Lift Ban on Non-Essential Travel to up to 90 Countries
Overseas holidays and visits to up to 90 countries will be possible for Britons from Monday without the need to quarantine for 14 days on return. The Foreign Office is expected to lift its ban on non-essential travel to nearly all EU countries, British territories such as Bermuda and Gibraltar, and Australia and New Zealand. Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Update
Japan to Build Coronavirus Testing Centers Exclusive for Int’l Travelers (KYODO NEWS)
Live Updates: Daily Number of New Coronavirus Cases in U.S. Tops 50,000 for First Time (WASHINGTON POST)
Russia’s Coronavirus Case Tally Passes 660,000 (REUTERS)
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
Helpful Links for Weekend Travelers:
- What to Know Before You Go on Your Trip? View a Video of What TSA is Doing for Our Safety
- See How TSA Prepares for Holiday Travel
- TSA – Know Before You Go
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Trending Industry News
Aviation Industry News
Alaska Airlines Plans to Give Passengers Yellow Cards for Refusing to Wear Masks as a Coronavirus Precaution (SEATTLE TIMES)
US Air Travel Rebounds (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
Star Alliance Helps You Plan and Fly with Confidence (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
United to Resume San Francisco-London Service (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
Hospitality Industry News
Sofitel Athens Airport Is Welcoming Its Guests Once More, Starting on July 1st of 2020 (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
Booking.com Gets OK to Trademark Its Name in a U.S. Supreme Court Win (SKIFT)
Ground Transportation Industry News
Eurostar to Resume Amsterdam Service on July 9 (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
Editor’s Note – In observance of Independence Day, the GBTA Daily News Brief will halt distribution on Friday, July 3. We will resume distribution on Monday, July 6. Please visit gbta.org to learn the latest about developments in business travel.
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
China – Heavy Rainfall, Strong Winds, and Possible Flooding to Persist in Southeast
Italy – Authorities to Maintain Ban on Non-European Union Travelers Despite Recommendation
Spain – Authorities Reopen Borders with Portugal, Introduce Mandatory Form for Travelers
United States – Officials in New York State Modify Coronavirus Disease Restrictions
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