Daily News Brief – September 14, 2020
More Countries Ease Travel Restrictions
More Countries Ease Travel Restrictions
Just over half of destinations worldwide (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the UNWTO claims in its latest update. While many destinations remain cautious, UNWTO in its seventh edition of the “Covid-19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism” identifies an ongoing trend towards the gradual restart of tourism. Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Updates
Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Given to Americans Before End of the Year, CEO Says (CNBC)
Oxford to Resume Trial of AstraZeneca Vaccine (BLOOMBERG)
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
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’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
The Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™ Course is Available Online
The Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™ course from the GBTA Academy builds off the Fundamentals curriculum to aid business travel professionals in increasing their knowledge of the industry while also expanding on their professional skills. This virtual course is designed for travel buyers overseeing a managed business travel program and suppliers offering travel-related products and services.
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
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We’re out of the Rut. Now What? (HOSPITALITY NET)
Small, Steady Steps Towards Resuming International Meetings (MEETINGS NET)
Member Benefit: Benchmarking Tools
GBTA members have access to multiple benchmarking tools. These tools evaluate how your managed travel program, in various areas, matches up to industry best practices. Compare airfare, hotel rates and more to see how strong your program is performing and identify areas of improvements.
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Finland – Coronavirus Disease-related International Travel Restrictions Set to Ease
South Korea – Authorities Ease Restrictions in Greater Seoul
United States – Tropical Storm Sally to Strengthen as It Tracks in Gulf of Mexico
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