Daily News Brief - June 19, 2020 - Global Business Travel Association

Fauci Says More Widespread Lockdowns Probably Won't Be Needed in Virus Fight

Fauci Says More Widespread Lockdowns Probably Won’t Be Needed in Virus Fight

The United States doesn’t need more widespread lockdowns to bring its COVID-19 outbreak under control, despite the fact that the national daily infection rate has stayed flat, leading government expert Anthony Fauci said Thursday. Speaking to AFP, the physician-scientist added he was optimistic the world would soon have a vaccine that would end the pandemic, calling early trial results “encouraging.” Continue Reading >>

COVID-19 Update

Watch Live: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Holds His Last Daily Coronavirus Briefing (CBS NEWS)

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GBTA Industry Forum Series
Interview with Dean Schreiber, Chief Executive Officer, Oakwood

In the next installment of our GBTA Industry Forum Series, Scott Solombrino, Chief Executive Officer, GBTA welcomes Dean Schreiber, Chief Executive Officer, Oakwood, to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the serviced accommodation sector and how the pandemic will alter the future of accommodation sourcing.

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GBTA has partnered with key industry organizations and businesses to help professionals assess, fill and prioritize their career toolbox.

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Habits of Successful People
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Hotel Senior Sales Manager
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The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of progressive sales experience, preferably in the hospitality field. Relative franchise experience preferred. The candidate will be responsible for strategically soliciting and developing new accounts, maintaining excellent rapport with existing accounts and successfully promoting the hotel to the community. We are seeking a driven, professional individual with excellent sales techniques who will meet or exceed budgeted goals and responsibly manage all aspects of the Sales Department in accordance with the standards and franchise.

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