Daily News Brief – October 16, 2020
GBTA Needs Your Input - Take the GBTA Coronavirus Poll
GBTA continues to monitor the impact of the coronavirus on the industry and assess the pace of recovery. We need your help and ask you to complete our brief poll. We greatly appreciate your insights as they are critical in our efforts to track recovery trends. We have added new questions and all poll results are published on GBTA’s website. Please take 3 – 5 minutes to complete our poll which can be accessed here. We greatly appreciate your perspective!
Chris Ely
Research Director, GBTA
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker: Bharat Biotech’s New Strategy, Russia’s Nod to 2nd Vaccine. All You Need to Know (HINDUSTAN TIMES)
NHS England in Talks on the Rollout of Potential COVID Vaccine from December: Pulse Health Website (INDIA TIMES)
More Helpful Articles/Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CDC Dashboard – Updated frequently with new guidance documents and details
- COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country (CDC)
- CDC Coronavirus Information
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Overview of TSA’s “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” Campaign
- “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure” Video
- What to Know Before You Go
- TSA Screening Checkpoint Numbers for 2019 and 2020
- TSA’s COVID-19 Webpage
- Runway to Recovery
Visa Information
GBTA Collaboratory Highlights
Don’t Miss Monday’s Collaboratory Webinar featuring TSA Administrator David Pekoske
TSA: Leveraging Technology and Innovation to Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.
Monday, October 19 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
The world is adjusting to a very different travel environment during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. As air travel continues to climb, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) remains dedicated to ensuring passengers get to their destinations safely and securely. Join TSA Administrator David Pekoske as he provides insight on the agency’s response to growing passenger volumes, discusses protective measures to make the screening process safer for passengers and employees, and explains technological innovations designed to reduce physical contact and increase social distancing at the checkpoint.
Speakers:
- Dave Hilfman, Interim Executive Director, GBTA
- David Pekoske, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration
Professional Development
Global Leadership Professional® (GLP) Program: Leading a Corporate Culture of Innovation
Register Today for the Three-Day Course!
This virtual course is designed for business leaders wanting to gain a solid understanding of Building Effective Organizations, Leading Effective Organizations, Reciprocity – Hidden Keys for Building Collaboration & Trust and much more. This three-day course equips leaders from all backgrounds with the skills necessary to accurately assess effectiveness and design for innovation in Leadership.
This GLP® course will fulfill the “Leadership” competency requirement for those pursuing the GLP Designation or their Certificate of Professional Development. Course dates are December 15, 17, and 18.
Job Board
Vice President of Charter Sales
West Palm Beach, FL
The Vice President of Charter Sales has the primary responsibility of revenue generation, sales strategies, and design of Retail and Wholesale sales programs, and all-encompassing services and products. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to execution of planned growth strategies.
Trending Industry News
Aviation Industry News
Airlines and Airports Hope to Encourage Travel With Testing (ADWEEK)
Emirates Rejects the New Norm, Sees Robust Recovery (PHOCUSWIRE)
United Airlines Offers Preflight Rapid COVID-19 Testing at SFO as Hawaii Tourism Reopens (CBS GLOBAL)
September US Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Surpass $1 Billion (YAHOO!)
Budget Airlines Muscle into Big Airports as Coronavirus Creates New Opportunities (THE POINTS GUY)
Sabre and American Airlines Renew Global Distribution Agreement as the Industry Eyes Recovery (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
Hospitality Industry News
Citizen M Launches Subscriptions for Remote Workers (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
Ascott Achieves Record High Signings Of Over 5,600 Units in China to Date Despite COVID-19 (4HOTELIERS)
GBTA Board of Directors: Call for Nominations
Deadline is October 21!
Don’t miss the opportunity to serve with fellow travel industry leaders and help shape the future direction of GBTA. GBTA has two open board positions. Learn More >>
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Brazil – Activists to Hold Anti-corruption Protests in Major Cities Nationwide
Hong Kong SAR – Officials in Hong Kong Extend Coronavirus Disease Controls
United Kingdom – Authorities Tighten Restrictions in London
United States – Officials in Washington State Ease Some Restrictions in Certain Counties
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