Daily News Brief – July 20, 2020
ECTAA Calls on EU Member States to Better Manage Travel Restrictions and Travel Warnings
ECTAA Calls on EU Member States to Better Manage Travel Restrictions and Travel Warnings
The European Council revised yesterday the ‘white list’ of countries for which the ban on non-essential travel into the EU should be lifted. In the initial list adopted by Recommendation on 30 June, Member States agreed to lift the travel ban for citizens of 14 countries, based on the epidemiological situation and containment measures put in place, as well as economic and social considerations. In the revised list, two countries have been removed (Serbia and Montenegro), while no new countries were added. Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Update
Reopen News: NYC Phase 4 Reopening Set for Monday with Some Changes (ABC)
Singapore Imposes Stricter Quarantine Requirements for Visitors from Hong Kong, Australia and Japan (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
Starting July 23, US to Resume Passenger Flights to India (CNBC)
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
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Trending Industry News
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Hospitality Industry News
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Ground Transportation Industry News
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GBTA Statement on Coronavirus & Poll Results
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WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Argentina – Authorities to Launch Recovery Plan, Gradually Ease Restrictions
Norway – Officials Remove Quarantine Requirement for Most European Union Arrivals
United States – Activist and Labor Groups to Strike and Protest in Several Cities
United States – Inclement Weather and Possible Flooding Forecast Across Northern Region
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