Daily News Brief – September 10, 2020
Travel Industry: Appropriate Testing Protocols A Must or U.S. Economy Will Lose $155 Billion Due to International Travel Collapse
Travel Industry: Appropriate Testing Protocols A Must or U.S. Economy Will Lose $155 Billion Due to International Travel Collapse
Aviation industry groups urge the Administration to take necessary steps to safely open international travel markets
In a letter released today, 18 travel and aviation industry groups called on the Administration to take coordinated and deliberate action to safely reopen international travel markets. Read More >>
COVID-19 Updates
China Shares Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Trials in Mid-East, South America (THE MANILA BULLETIN)
State Continues to See a Decline in COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations, But Will It Last? (LOS ANGELES TIMES)
UK Announces ‘Moonshot’ Coronavirus Testing Plan: Live News (ALJAZEERA)
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
- TSA Prepared for Summer Travelers with Updated Security Procedures
GBTA Collaboratory Highlights
Don’t Miss Next Tuesday’s GBTA Collaboratory 2020 Webinar:
Crawl, Walk, Run: Quickly Launching a Virtual Payment Program
Tuesday, September 15 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Industry buyer and sellers share their tips and tricks for implementing a virtual payment card program. We’ll take you through the necessary steps, starting at a crawl, speeding up to a walk, to running a successful VCN program!
September 14-18 Collaboratory Webinars Made Possible by Marqeta
Professional Development
Global Travel Professional® (GTP) Certification
Virtual Proctoring Now Available
Brought to you by the GBTA Academy, the GTP® Certification is designed to raise industry standards, enhance work performance, and recognize individuals who demonstrate core competencies essential to the business travel management discipline.
Fall Exam dates are October 1 – November 17 and the deadline to apply is Friday, September 11.
Tech Safari: A New Virtual Series – Part 2
Friday, September 11 | 11:00 AM ET
Presented by the GBTA Technology Committee, The Tech Safari Series showcases new technologies launching cutting-edge solutions that solve COVID-19 immediate issues and needs. Three companies, identified and vetted by the GBTA Technology Committee, will reveal their new product and/or solution. Panel members will question the technology’s usability in corporate travel, explore the product’s availability and identify the audience(s) that will benefit from its use.
Job Spotlight
| Director, Travel and Relocation Washington, DC |
The purpose of this position is to serve as the Director, Travel and Relocation in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The incumbent advises the CFO and other staff on travel and relocation regulations, policies and procedures.
Trending Industry News
Top Story
Travel Group Pushing for Governments to Reopen for Business Travel (TRAVEL PULSE)
Aviation Industry News
Labor Day Was the Best Weekend for Airlines in a Long Time (SIMPLE FLYING)
Hong Kong Is Considering Adding Australia to Its Travel Bubble Plan (AVIATION ANALYSIS)
Oman Set to Reopen to International Flights on October 1 (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
Mumbai Airport Launches QR Code-Based Contactless Check-In Facility (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
Lufthansa Has Delivered over 150,000 PCR Tests at Frankfurt Airport (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
Hospitality Industry News
Radisson on Track to Open Two New Saudi Hotels (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
More Industry News
Hong Kong to Host Four International MICE Events (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
TripActions Targets Large Global Organizations with Launch of ‘Enterprise Edition’ Services (PHOCUSWIRE)
Join Us at the Next GBTA Canada Town Hall
Wednesday, September 23 | 2:00 PM ET
Made Possible by Rocketrip
We are pleased to offer our Canadian Business Travel Industry Town Hall Calls, intended to share information, tools and resources, supporting our community through these difficult times.
Previous GBTA Canada Town Hall Recordings are Available Now >>
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Germany – Social Activists to Protest in Urban Centers Nationwide
Singapore – Authorities to Require Arrivals from India to Test for Coronavirus Disease Before Travel
United Kingdom – England to Tighten Restrictions on Social Gatherings
United States – Officials in Michigan Ease Some Restrictions on Businesses and Gatherings Statewide
United States – Officials in Chicago, Ill. Amend Travel Restrictions
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