Business Travel Association: Administration, Congressional Leaders Must Continue Stimulus Package Negotiations Or Jobs, Economy Will Suffer Greatly

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Alexandria, Virginia (October 6, 2020) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, expressed deep concern today over the breakdown of COVID-19 supplemental funding discussions between the White House and Congress.   The global pandemic has wreaked havoc on the business travel industry. In the initial round of CARES Act…

What Travelers Need to Know About REAL ID

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On October 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will implement the final phase of REAL ID enforcement, requiring Americans to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of authenticated ID to go through airport security checkpoints. REAL ID refers to a set of security standards established by Congress in 2005…

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Risk Management in a Pandemic

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As part of week 6 of the Collaboratory 2020 webinar series, GBTA Interim-Executive Director Dave Hilfman hosted risk management expert Miriam Jones from International SOS. In her role as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Western U.S., for International SOS, Jones advises organizations on developing and managing best-in-class duty of care programs that mitigate health…

Daily News Brief – September 30, 2020

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As part of week 6 of the Collaboratory 2020 webinar series, GBTA Interim-Executive Director Dave Hilfman hosted risk management expert Miriam Jones from International SOS. In her role as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Western U.S., Jones advises organizations on developing and managing best-in-class duty of care programs that mitigate health and safety risks…

Daily News Brief – September 29, 2020

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Time Is Running Out for Small Businesses – Congress Must Act Now GBTA has joined with the American Hotel & Lodging Association, U.S. Travel Association, International Franchise Association, along with trade associations representing wide swaths of the economy, to implore Congress to take swift action to provide additional relief to America’s small businesses. In a…

Daily News Brief – September 28, 2020

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Dave Hilfman’s Monday Memo to GBTA Members Around the world, we continue to see sobering statistics about spikes in COVID-19 infections. This unwelcome news and its downward economic impact on global business travel underscores the need for governments of all nations to provide more help and resources for our members and the business travel sector. Here…

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First Virtual Town Hall Held for GBTA Europe

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GBTA Europe held its first Town Hall this week to share regional knowledge and insights with the GBTA membership. The event was hosted by Catherine Logan, Regional Vice President – EMEA, GBTA. Dave Hilfman, interim Executive Director, GBTA opened the event with an update on the association, the activities and plans for the future. Mark…

Daily News Brief – September 25, 2020

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First Virtual Town Hall Held for GBTA Europe GBTA Europe held its first Town Hall this week to share regional knowledge and insights with the GBTA membership. The event was hosted by Catherine Logan, Regional Vice President – EMEA, GBTA. Dave Hilfman, interim Executive Director, GBTA opened the event with an update on the association, the…

Second Wave Brings Uncertainty to Business Travel Recovery

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Alexandria, VA (September 24, 2020) – The majority of Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) companies expect their employees to return to in-person events in 2021. Almost half (45%) expect attendance to resume in the first half of the year, according to the latest poll conducted between September 15-19, 2020, by GBTA, with an additional 25%…

Daily News Brief – September 24, 2020

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Latest GBTA Poll Results: Two-Thirds of Companies Plan Return to In-Person Events Attention turns to 2021 as two-thirds of companies plan return to in-person events The majority of GBTA companies expect their employees to return to in-person events in 2021. Almost half (45%) expect attendance to resume in the first half of the year, according to…

Daily News Brief – September 23, 2020

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Join us for another week of the GBTA Collaboratory September 28 – October 2 with the theme of Risk Management/Duty of Care. These webinars continue to provide perspectives, best practices, expert insight, and actionable takeaways to address the issues facing the global business travel industry. GBTA Interim Executive Director Dave Hilfman kicks off next week…

Daily News Brief – September 22, 2020

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GBTA Strengthens Advisory Boards in Europe New Member Volunteers Appointed GBTA has reinforced its European presence with the addition of new members to the European Advisory Board and advisory boards across the region. The GBTA Advisory boards are run by member volunteers, selected for their expertise and industry knowledge. The role of the advisory boards is…

Dave Hilfman’s Monday Morning Memo to GBTA Members (9/21/20)

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Last week passed the two month mark since I joined GBTA as interim Executive Director. I’ve been on a “listening tour” of our global membership the past sixty days and am grateful for your advice, constructive feedback, candid insights, keen observations and encouragement! Thank you as well for your support and patience as we work…