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EU Must ‘Prepare Better’ to Deal with Future Travel Crises
(SOURCE: BTN EUROPE)

The European Union has been urged to “prepare itself better” for potential future emergencies following a review of the digital tools used to allow travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) found that only the EU’s digital Covid certificate was “effective in facilitating travel” during the pandemic, with other tools developed by the EU during this period only having a “modest” impact.

Industry Spotlight

Volunteers Needed

GBTA and ITM are looking for a few more US, Canada, LATAM or APAC based volunteers to assist with a Global Ground Transportation RFP Task Force. This RFP is scheduled to be available for 2023, and the 2024 RFP Season.

Do you have expertise as either a buyer or a supplier in the ground transportation segment? We are still looking for Buyers and TMC members who work with ground transportation in their daily job.

The project will begin early 2023 and commence in mid 2023, hopefully over a 12 week period. The project will consist of a series of calls once every 2 weeks, mixed with some independent work to easily align with personal schedules for your assigned group and duties.

If you are interested in serving on the task force, please submit your application here by January 27^th.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Morgan Cook, mcook@gbta.org.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Belgium and France - Adverse winter weather forecast across much of mainland France and Belgium through Jan. 18. Hazardous travel conditions are likely.

India - Vishwa Hindu Parishad plans protests at district headquarters across India Jan. 17-18. Increased security likely; clashes possible.

South Africa - Protests are likely nationwide in South Africa through January due to the ongoing energy crisis.

Spain - Unionized taxi drivers to strike and protest in central Barcelona, Spain, Jan. 17. Localized disruptions likely.

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