Daily News Brief - August 7, 2020 - Global Business Travel Association

Congressional Call to Action – ACT NOW to Support Travel

Congressional Call to Action – ACT NOW to Support Travel

Congress and the Administration are again at loggerheads on how to address the Coronavirus epidemic. The reports today are that congressional action is in doubt.

The Cares Act we helped to pass in May was about stabilizing the travel industry. This time we need Congress to continue the financial support but we also need legislation that illustrates to the corporations, the travel ecosystem and the business traveler that travel is opening safely and smartly.

GBTA has been communicating for months with Congress and the Administration on how to best support the travel industry and restore confidence in business travel. We recently sent this letter to Congress. We need you to tell Congress to ACT. Click here to help to restore travel.

COVID-19 Updates

Six COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates In Phase-3 Trials, 3 from China: WHO (CGTN)

US Lifts Advice to Avoid All Foreign Travel Due to Pandemic (INQUIRER.NET)

Whoever Finds a COVID-19 Vaccine “Must Share It,” Australian Prime Minister Says (CNN)

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

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

CBP Extends Closure of Trusted Traveler Programs Enrollment Centers to September 8

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

More Resources

COVID-19 Travel Regulations Map
Reopening the Economy Under COVID-19 – Governing.com
State Data and Policy Actions to Address Coronavirus – Kaiser Family Foundation
Coronavirus Rumor Control – FEMA.gov
Global Travel Restrictions, Flight Operations and Screening (Updated Daily) – International SOS
GBTA Asks Congress to Pass Responsible Measures to Support Industry

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Collaboratory 2020
Reflections from the Pandemic: A Buyer’s Perspective
Wednesday, August 12 | 11:00am EST

COVID-19 continues to change the landscape for corporate travel as there are new standards, policies, and procedures to consider and implement. This discussion featuring three global travel buyers is designed to educate the industry on their experiences and what it will take to move business travel forward. The discussion will focus on the current challenges travel buyers are facing along with recommendations on how GBTA assist on the road to recovery.

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Professional Development

Job Spotlight

Corporate Travel Manager
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The ideal candidate for this role will be experienced in global travel management, vendor/partner relationship and performance management, corporate travel credit card management and Concur administration. They will stay current with industry trends and have the ability to understand the business and effectively enhance our program to meet the needs of our business travelers. They will be asked to evaluate all aspects of our current corporate travel program and assess potential areas for operational improvement and cost savings.

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Trending Industry News

GBTA in the News

GBTA Asks US Government to Help Industry (MICEBTN)

Aviation Industry News

AirlineRatings Launches COVID-19 Ratings (4HOTELIERS)

United Is Cleaning Flight Decks with Ultraviolet Lights (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Jetblue Extends Blocking Middle Seats, Bans Masks with Vents (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Sabre Extends Its Distribution Agreement with United Airlines (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

Hospitality Industry News

BCD Travel Drives Hotel Program Adoption, Savings Opportunities Through New SAP Concur Connection (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

More Industry News

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Ground Transportation Industry News

Kyte: Disrupting the Car Rental Model at the Right Time (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)

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