Daily News Brief – November 5, 2020
What's Next for GBTA?
A Q&A with Interim Executive Director Dave Hilfman
The Global Business Travel Association has completed an organizational diagnostic with association consultancy MCI USA. The three-month process delivered recommendations to the association that included increasing its value proposition with supplier members, providing greater transparency to all members and stimulating greater diversity at the board level. (BUSINESS TRAVEL NEWS)
COVID-19 News
Number of Active Coronavirus Cases in Steady Decline (JAKARTA GLOBE)
Netherlands’ Coronavirus Cases Begin to Decline (BRUSSELS TIMES)
GBTA Regional Town Halls
Register Now for Today’s All-New LATAM Town Hall!
Today | 3:00 PM MEX | 4:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM ART
What is the state of travel in Latin America? Learn about the current operating status at airports and hotels in the major LATAM markets. We’ll also hear projections and key information on the slow – and very much expected – return to travel.
Speakers:
- Rafael Echevarne, Director of the International Council of Airports for Latin America and the Caribbean, ACI-LAC
- David Rios, Regional Vice President for Marketing, Commercial and Revenue Management for Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, IHG
- Diego García, Senior Vice-President, Air Europa
Complimentary for travel industry Buyers and Suppliers.
*GBTA LATAM Town Hall will be offered in Spanish
Don’t Miss the Next GBTA Europe Town Hall
Tuesday, November 24 | 2:00 PM GMT
We are pleased to offer our European Business Travel Industry Town Hall Calls, intended to share information, tools and resources, supporting our community through these difficult times.
Learn More and Register Today >>
Mark Your Calendar for GBTA Canada’s Final Town Hall of 2020
Wednesday, December 2 | 2:00 PM EDT
Our Canadian Business Travel Industry Town Hall Calls are intended to share information, tools and resources, that support our community through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Past GBTA Canada Town Hall recordings are available now >>
Job Board
Director of Travel Management Services
Austin, TX
This position is responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial direction of the Travel Management Services office by continuously building a quality and cost-effective travel management program in an ever-changing travel industry.
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GBTA Webinar: Understanding the EU Ruling on the Us Privacy Shield and What It Means for You
November 10, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Central/South America – Tropical Storm Eta Weakens After Making Landfall
China and Philippines – Tropical Storm Atsani Tracking Westward in Philippine Sea
COVID-19 Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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