Daily News Brief – November 24, 2020
GBTA Completes Acquisition of ACTE
Alison Taylor and Steve Sitto to join the GBTA Board of Directors; Christle Johnson and Greeley Koch to co-chair new Integration and Brand re-activation committee
GBTA has completed its acquisition of key assets of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), continuing its pledge to unify the industry and help lead business travel out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are beyond thrilled to bring GBTA and ACTE together, creating one home for the thousands of business travel professionals who will collectively bring back business travel bigger and better than ever,” said Bhart Sarin, President of GBTA.
“The addition of an amazing brand like ACTE will give GBTA members the absolute best opportunities for education, networking, research and advocacy. We look forward to combining the best attributes of both associations with our Ready. Safe. Travel campaign as we continue to advocate for business travel’s path to recovery,” said Dave Hilfman, Interim Executive Director of GBTA.
COVID-19 News
COVID Live Updates: Vaccines Seek Approval; States Extend Restrictions and Mask Mandates (NBC)
COVID-19 Cases in Argentina Show Signs of Decline (CGTN)
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Trending Industry News
Aviation Industry News
Qantas to Require COVID-19 Vaccine on International Flights (RAPPLER)
American Airlines Removes Change Fees on International Flights (BUSINESSTRAVELLER)
COVID Passports Emerge as Key to Restarting International Travel (THESEATTLETIMES)
IAG Working with IATA on Its New Travel Pass (BUSINESSTRAVELLER)
Hospitality Industry News
Accor Adds India and Turkey to Its Middle East and Africa Region (BUSINESSTRAVELLER)
Europe’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Increases Year-Over-Year (4HOTELIERS)
More Industry News
Asia Is Leading the Way in Travel Recovery, Says Bookings Platform Agoda (CNBC)
IATA: Steps Forward for Testing to Reopen Borders without Quarantine (TRAVELDAILYMEDIA)
England Cuts Traveler Quarantine Period to Five Days (CNN)
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Editor’s Note
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the GBTA Daily News Brief will halt distribution Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27. We will resume distribution on Monday, November 30.
Please visit gbta.org to learn the latest about developments in business travel.
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Greece – Aviation Workers Plan Nationwide Work Stoppages
South Korea – Labor Union Calling for Strike Nationwide
United States – Officials in Massachusetts Update Travel Restrictions List
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