Daily News Brief – June 30, 2020
Travel Managers Are Working Out How Companies Can Return to Travel — Is It Worth It?
Corporate travel managers are looking for a magic formula to allow employees to take business trips again. Many are working on what’s commonly being referred to as a “Return to Travel” document, which sets out approval procedures and other processes to reassure both employees and company bosses. – FEATURES GBTA Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Update
Europe Set to Extend Travel Ban for US Residents on Tuesday (MSN)
Coronavirus: What Are Air Bridges and Which Countries Can I Go To? (BBC)
As Coronavirus Surges, How Much Testing Does Your State Need to Subdue the Virus? (NPR)
Coronavirus Latest: Lockdown Easing Reversed or Postponed for 40% of US Population (FINANCIAL TIMES)
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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Job Spotlight
Project and Event Planner
Richardson, TX
Pre-Conference: Create & manage registration sites for major conferences, Hotel management for major conferences, manage food & beverage orders for various major conference events (i.e. hospitality suite, receptions, team meetings, Career Fair Lunch, etc.), Yello event coordination (internal), manage attire order, shipping of assets. Post-Conference: Provide post event reporting on key metrics (internal), Work with major conference vendors to ensure we receive invoices for ordered services, Shipping of assets, Food & beverage vendor communication, UTC exhibits setup oversight, Assisting with needs of business unit Talent Acquisition Leads, Providing an exceptional candidate experience.
*This is a temporary position of undetermined length.
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Hospitality Industry News
IHG and Accor Leaders See Short-Term Virus Response Fueling Longer-Term European Hotel Strategies (SKIFT)
More Industry News
TravelgateX and PayParc Joining Forces to Optimize B2B Payments in the Travel Industry (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
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WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Ireland – Authorities to Ease Further Restrictions
Japan – Authorities to Add Additional Countries to Entry Ban List
Thailand – Authorities to Allow Inbound Passenger Flights to Resume
United States – Officials in Kentucky Ease Additional Business and Capacity Restrictions
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