Daily News Brief – September 18, 2020
Virtual Payments Are the Future of Travel
Virtual Payments Are the Future of Travel
This week’s webinar, “Buyer Discussion: Virtual Payments for the Future of Travel,” featured executives from three different companies sharing their experience with integrating virtual payment systems at their companies: Ryan Pierce, a senior travel manager with Salesforce; Sally Ferrell, a senior manager of Meetings, Events and Global Travel with McDermott International; and Clive Cornelius, the head of travel segment with Visa Business Solutions Europe.
Each panelist noted both the positives and pain points with implementing a virtual payment system, but all agreed that using virtual payments has added efficiencies within each organization’s travel program.
COVID-19 Updates
Hawaii to Allow Travelers to Bypass Quarantine If They Provide Negative COVID-19 Test (TRAVEL PULSE)
U.S. Plans to Provide Free Coronavirus Vaccines, Aims for Return to ‘Regular Life’ in Q3 2021 (CNBC)
WHO Encouraged by South Africa’s Declining COVID-19 Trend (RELIEF WEB)
Oregon Sees Double-Digit Decline in COVID Case (PORTLAND BUSINESS JOURNAL)
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 Monday’s GBTA Collaboratory 2020 Webinar:
A Global Business Travel Pulse Check: Canada
Monday, September 21 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
The “Global Business Travel Pulse Check” theme 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. This session is targeted to travel buyers and suppliers supporting travelers and programs to and within Canada.
Host:
Nancy Tudorache, Regional Vice President, GBTA Canada
Moderator:
Sue Spear, Manager Corporate Travel & Fleet, Cengage Learning & Chair GBTA Canada Advisory Board
Panelists:
Sharlene Ketwaroo-Nanoo, Category Manager, Travel, Rogers Communications & Past Chair of the GBTA Canada Advisory Board
Jennifer Urquhart, Strategic Sales Director, Global Transportation Solutions, Business Rental, Enterprise Holdings & GBTA Canada Advisory Board Member
GBTA Regional Town Halls
GBTA Europe Town Hall Call
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM BST
Join Catherine Logan, Regional Vice President – GBTA and Mark Cuschieri, GBTA Europe Advisory Board Chair for the GBTA Europe Town Hall. Attendees will:
- Get an update from GBTA on what’s happening in our association
- Hear a briefing from our advocacy expert at Grayling on Brussels’ response to COVID
- Learn how to help travelers feel comfortable about traveling again with insights from Rocketrip
Learn More and Register Now >>
Made Possible by Rocketrip
GBTA Canada Town Hall Call
Wednesday, September 23 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Our Canadian Business Travel Industry Town Hall Calls are intended to share information, tools and resources that support our community through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Made Possible by Rocketrip
Past GBTA Canada Town Hall Dates & Recordings are available now >>
Job Board
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Trending Industry News
Aviation Industry News
Airline Workers Have Lower Rates of COVID-19 Than The General Population — And Airline Ceos Say It’s Proof That Flying Is Safe (BUSINESS INSIDER)
Emirates Resumes More Flights (4HOTELIERS)
Norwegian to Reduce CO2 Emissions by 45 Per Cent by 2030 (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
First 15-Minute Rapid Test for Large-Scale Events Trialled at the Austria Center Vienna (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
Finnair Partners with Terveystalo to Offer Coronavirus Testing for Travellers (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
Hospitality Industry News
citizenM Launches Corporate Subscription (HOTELMARKETING.COM)
Some Hotel Brands Are Recovering Faster than Expected (4HOTELIERS)
Ground Transportation Industry News
Dubai Rental Agency Expands Globally (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)
Sixt Releases Vehicle Selection with New iOS Update (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)
More Industry News
Dubai Gathers Momentum with the Resumption of Conferences, Meetings and Exhibitions (4HOTELIERS)
GBTA Honorary Membership
GBTA is committed to helping the business travel community stay connected during this challenging time. GBTA will provide business travel professionals who have been displaced due to the impact of coronavirus and the global pandemic a GBTA Honorary Membership.
Apply for GBTA Honorary Membership >>
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Colombia – Authorities to Ease International Travel Restrictions
El Salvador – Authorities to Reopen Airports to All Commercial Passengers
United States – Authorities in New Mexico Ease Certain Travel Restrictions
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