Daily News Brief – September 16, 2020
Travel Industry Must Consider Offering Contactless Payment
Travel Industry Must Consider Offering Contactless Payment
As part of the Collaboratory 2020 webinar series, GBTA Interim Executive Director Dave Hilfman hosted Jim McGowan, Marqeta’s Head of eCommerce, on Monday to discuss the growth of contactless payment systems and how the travel industry can benefit from this modern technology. Marqeta is a leader in contactless payments, having developed the world’s first open API modern card issuing platform.
COVID-19 Updates
Pfizer Reports ‘Potential’ with COVID-19 Candidate Vaccine After Expanding Trial to 44,000 People (USA TODAY)
South Korea Dials Down Coronavirus Restrictions as Numbers Decline (STARS AND STRIPES)
COVID-19: Increase in Europe, Drop in Brazil, US (THE MANILA BULLETIN)
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
Visa Information
GBTA Collaboratory Highlights
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s GBTA Collaboratory 2020 Webinar:
The Impact of Regulation on Global Payments
Thursday, September 17 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Hear from subject matter experts from around the world as they share and discuss best practices for navigating the constraints of regulation on payment. Come learn more about Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) and how it could potentially impact your program in the future, as well as how data privacy regulations impact payments globally.
September 14-18 Collaboratory Webinars Made Possible by Marqeta
Join Us Next Week For All-New Collaboratory Webinars
GBTA Collaboratory 2020 continues with the theme of Global Business Travel Pulse Check September 21-25. These webinars will cover the current status and market nuances of business travel in Europe, Canada, Australia, LATAM, and Africa. Hear from the regional experts who will provide critical updates for planning travel to these global regions in the near future and post-pandemic.
GBTA Collaboratory speaking opportunities are available. If interested, please submit the Speaker Interest Form.
Sponsor the GBTA Collaboratory 2020
Sponsorships Available!
Sponsorship opportunities are available on a weekly basis. Gain brand recognition and show your support!
Sponsorships include an opportunity to speak about the week’s topic and having your company’s logo highlighted on the website, within all promotional emails, in thank you emails to webinar registrants, and on social media.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities or email us at sponsor@gbta.org.
Job Spotlight
Post Your Business Travel Job Openings in the GBTA Career Center
Post your industry job description and access thousands of qualified business travel professionals.
Trending Industry News
Aviation Industry News
Airlines Call for the Government to Lift Limits on Inbound Travellers (EXECUTIVE TRAVELLER)
See Inside Salt Lake City’s New International Airport (USA TODAY)
Smartvel and United Airlines Launch a New Interactive Map Tool (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
Alitalia to Remain a Full Service Carrier (SIMPLE FLYING)
GBTA Coronavirus Poll: Your Input Is Critical (4HOTELIERS) – FEATURES GBTA
Dubai Gathers Momentum with the Resumption of Conferences, Meetings and Exhibitions (4HOTELIERS)
Hong Kong Secures Multiple First-Ever MICE Events Amidst COVID-19 Challenges (4HOTELIERS)
Startup Stage: Trip Approve Wants to Streamline Business Travel Management (PHOCUSWIRE)
Speaking Opportunities
GBTA Collaboratory speaking opportunities are available. If interested, please submit the Speaker Interest Form.
What Attendees Are Saying About the GBTA Collaboratory 2020
“GBTA brought together an outstanding panel. Everything was completely relevant and I found this information very useful to move forward with travel.”
If you aren’t already a GBTA Member become one today and attend all GBTA Collaboratory webinars at no cost!
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Asia – Tropical Depression 13W Forms Near Palawan Region of Philippines
China – Hong Kong to Further Ease Some Internal Coronavirus Disease Restrictions
Ireland – Authorities Introduce Coronavirus Disease Recovery Plan Updating Domestic Restrictions
United States – Officials in New York State Update Travel Advisory List
Vietnam – Authorities Continue to Ease Coronavirus Disease Protocols
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