Daily News Brief – June 29, 2020
Homeland Security to Reopen Travelers’ Global Entry Enrollment Centers July 6, with COVID-19 Changes
The Global Entry program, which has been shut down since March 19 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will open enrollment centers again starting July 6, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency under Homeland Security announced Friday. Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Update
Coronavirus Updates: COVID-19 Global Death Toll Passes 500,000; over 10 Million Cases (KING5)
Health Secretary: ‘Window Is Closing’ To Stop Coronavirus as US Cases Pass 2.5m (THE GUARDIAN)
IATA Proposes Alternatives to Quarantine (4HOTELIERS)
European Union Narrows Border List, United States Unlikely to Make the Cut (USA TODAY)
UK Will Not Require Visitors from Low-Risk Countries to Quarantine (SKIFT)
Singapore, Malaysia to Set Up ‘Reciprocal Green Lane’ for Essential Business Travel (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
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
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- Communications in the Time of Coronavirus: Lessons for Leaders
- Everything I Know About Operations I Can Use to Explain the COVID-19 Crisis
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Aviation Industry News
Which US Airlines Are Flying to Asia? (SIMPLE FLYING)
Italy Has Banned Carry-On Baggage in Overhead Bins – What You Need to Know (SIMPLE FLYING)
Ground Transportation Industry News
Considering Contactless Rentals? Check Your State Laws First (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)
Hospitality Industry News
The Big Clean: Promoting Public Health Standards at Your Hotel (4HOTELIERS)
Ascott Sees 139% YoY Growth amid COVID-19 Pandemic (HOTELIER MIDDLE EAST)
IHG Encourages Bookings with Discounted Rates and Book Now Pay Later Option (HOTELMARKETING.COM)
GBTA Honorary Membership – GBTA is committed to helping the business travel community stay connected during this challenging time. GBTA will provide business travel professionals who have been displaced due to the impact of coronavirus and the global pandemic a GBTA Honorary Membership. Apply for GBTA Honorary Membership >>
*This membership will be valid for 12 months or until finding employment.
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
China – Officials Continue Movement, Gathering Restrictions in Beijing
Greece – Country to Reopen All Airports, Some Sea and Land Entry Points
Italy – USB Union Calls for Nationwide Health Workers’ Strike and Protest in Rome
Norway – Authorities to Lift Further International Travel Restrictions
Qatar – Authorities to Begin Phase 2 of Easing Lockdown
United State – Severe Weather and Possible Flooding Forecast Across Central and Northern Regions
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