Daily News Brief - January 20, 2021 - Global Business Travel Association

Why Bill Gates Is Wrong and Business Travel Won’t Die in 2021

The COVID‐19 pandemic will no doubt drastically change the way business gets done moving forward, especially when it comes to travel. Microsoft co‐founder Bill Gates has even predicted that over 50% of business travel will go away permanently now that remote work and virtual meetings have become the norm.

Noticias sobre COVID-19

Brazil Begins COVID Vaccinations amid Delay of Ingredient Imports (AL JAZEERA)

What We Now Know — And Don’t Know — About the Coronavirus Variants (STAT NEWS)

EU Preps for Vaccine Passport Framework (PYMES)

Seminario web de la industria

Responsible for Ground Transportation? Don’t Miss Next Week’s All-New Webinar:
Ground Transportation in 2021: A Focus on Business Travel New Normal

Tuesday, January 26 | 9:00 AM ET | 3:00 PM CET

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the global economy and business travel is not exempt from severe economic fallout. GBTA, in partnership with FREE NOW for Business, will discuss the results of a recent white paper on ground transportation in Europe. This webinar will provide insights into the impact of COVID-19 on ground transportation, the role of sustainability in the mobility ecosystem, and how business travelers and travel managers perceive corporate ground transportation policies.

Altavoces:

• Saša Savić, VP Commercial FREE NOW for Business
• Chris Ely, Research Director GBTA

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Convención GBTA 2021
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Únase a sus compañeros en The Business Travel Event of the Year® para obtener educación exclusiva y establecer contactos en torno a las últimas tendencias, tecnologías, desafíos y soluciones de la industria que enfrenta la industria de viajes de negocios. La Convención GBTA 2021 tendrá lugar del 17 al 21 de julio en Orlando, Florida.

Las tasas de inscripción aumentan el 1 de marzo.

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Desarrollo profesional
Trayectoria profesional de la Academia GBTA

GBTA Professional Development está diseñado para impulsar las carreras de los profesionales de viajes de negocios utilizando la educación y la certificación para impulsar el reconocimiento y el avance. La educación y la capacitación hacen que las personas tengan más conocimientos y sean más competitivas en el mercado. GBTA brinda educación para profesionales de viajes de negocios en todos los niveles de su carrera; ya sea que sea nuevo en la gestión de viajes de negocios o tenga décadas de experiencia, siempre hay un "siguiente paso" en la trayectoria profesional de GBTA.

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Bolsa de trabajo
New York Travel Specialist
New York, NY

We are looking for an experienced travel specialist to help manage travel logistics to-and-from our New York office for the entire Jane Street community, including employees, candidates, program attendees, and clients. This role is an exciting opportunity to shape the foundation of a growing team at our firm.

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Noticias de la industria de tendencias

Noticias de la industria de la aviación

US FAA Extends Slot Relief Through October (VUELO SIMPLE)

Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Trial Vaccination ‘Travel Pass’ (EXECUTIVE TRAVELLER)

Air New Zealand Outlines Network Plan Until July (VUELO SIMPLE)

Air Charter Service Reveals Private Jet Travel Predictions For 2021 (EGLOBAL TRAVEL MEDIA)

Más noticias de la industria

Why Bill Gates Is Wrong and Business Travel Won’t Die in 2021 (CABLE DE FOCO)

Business Travel Will Come Back More Sophisticated with Bigger Role for TMCs, Says Amadeus (WEB IN TRAVEL)

Business Travel Trends: The Travel Consultant of the Future (BIZ COMMUNITY)

Noticias de la industria hotelera

VIDEO: Hilton on an Evolving Digital Environment for Accommodation (CABLE DE FOCO)

IHG and City Tattersalls Club to Open Hotel Indigo Sydney Centre in 2025 (4HOTELEROS)

GBTA lanza un nuevo comité global centrado en la diversidad, la igualdad y la inclusión

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The diversity, equality and inclusion committee, comprised of global members, will strive to bring to light many of the issues facing travelers and co-workers in the workplace, whilst traveling or attending meetings, or handling travel needs.

Resumen de inteligencia de WorldAware

Caribbean Netherlands – Authorities Lift Travel Ban; Coronavirus Disease Testing Requirements and Quarantine Orders Remain

Ireland and United Kingdom – Authorities Issue Warnings for Heavy Rain Jan. 19-21

New Zealand – Severe Weather to Continue in Southern and Western South Island Through Early Jan. 21

Philippines – Officials Close Kalibo International Airport in Aklan Province Through Jan. 21

United States – Authorities in Illinois Ease Restrictions in Most Counties

Recursos COVID-19

Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC)