GBTA Daily News Brief - March 18, 2021 - Global Business Travel Association

GBTA Poll: Digital Health Verification – The Solution to Safely Resume Business Travel

Optimism Increases as Vaccine Roll-Out Accelerates

GBTA today reported on the findings from its 17th poll looking at the impact of the pandemic on the business travel industry.

Two-thirds of GBTA members and stakeholders (66%) believe implementing Digital Health Verification (also known as “vaccination passports” of “digital green certificates”) is a good policy, the majority of whom believe it will help employees safely resume business travel. The poll also finds a positive increase in optimism among members as the vaccine rollout ramps-up globally and the benefits of a vaccine start to take hold.

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COVID-19 News

28.5% of American Adults Have Gotten a COVID Vaccine: How Each U.S State Is Doing (FORTUNE)

Apple Maps Now Displays COVID-19 Vaccination Locations (APPLE)

GBTA Convention 2021
Call for Volunteers

Apply Today to Become a GBTA Convention Ambassador

GBTA is looking for 50 members to each serve 8 hours during Convention 2021 as a Convention Ambassador. All Ambassadors will receive a preferred registration rate of $150 to attend GBTA Convention 2021. Convention Ambassador applications will be accepted through March 26, 2021 and final selection announcements will go out in April.

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Professional Development

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Industry Spotlight

Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Meet Suzanne Neufang, GBTA CEO
Virtual Listening Tour Continues Next Week!

Suzanne Neufang, GBTA’s new CEO, is starting off in her new role by listening to, and checking in with, you – our members, industry leaders, suppliers and sponsors. During this listening tour, Suzanne will provide an overview of her background, share her future vision for GBTA and take your questions/comments. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance of the meeting.

United States

US East Region Listening Tour
March 23 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
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US Midwest Region Listening Tour
March 24 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
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US West Region Listening Tour
March 25 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
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Latin America

GBTA LATAM Town Hall / Listening Tour and Latest Results from the BTI™ Outlook
March 25 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MEX
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Canada

Eastern Canada Listening Tour
March 29 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
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Western Canada Listening Tour
March 31 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
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Job Board

Meeting Planner | Chicago, Illinois
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Director, Global Travel Operations | Austin, Texas
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Trending Industry News

Aviation Industry News

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Hospitality Industry News

Hotel Bookings Reach Near-2019 Levels After UK & US Reopen (4HOTELIERS)

Border Openings and Vaccine Passes Are Essential For Hotel Recovery, Says CEO of Luxury Hotel Group (CNBC)

More Industry News

Updated: Tourism groups back Digital Green Certificate proposals (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

GBTA Supports the European Commission’s Proposal to Introduce a Common, Inter-Operable and Mutually-Recognized Digital Green Certificate (HOSPITALITY NET)

COVID-19 Bill Provides $800M for Airport Concessionaire Rent and MAG Relief (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)

How Pandemic-Led Consumer Behaviors Might Play Out in Travel (PHOCUSWIRE)

Sabre Piloting NDC Offers in GetThere (BUSINESS TRAVEL NEWS)

Surge in Demand for Remote Work Drives Innovative HR Tech by Equus (PR NEWSWIRE)

U.S. Representative John Katko, “The new era of air travel is taking shape.”

Representative Katko, Ranking Member on the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee, said during GBTA’s Ready. Safe. Travel. Summit, “We are committed to working with key industry partners, including the Global Business Travel Association, to redefine air travel and ensure a safe experience. We have already seen industry taking incredible steps to improve the passenger experience, from contactless check-in to touch-less security procedures. The new era of air travel is taking shape.”

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Upcoming Events

National Security Roundtable: The Future of Travel Post COVID-19
March 30 | 2:00 PM EDT
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GBTA Canada Town Hall
April 7 | 2:00 PM EDT
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Career Builder from GBTA in Partnership with Dr. Lucy Rattrie
April 12
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GBTA Europe Town Hall
April 15 | 2:00 PM GMT
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WorldAware Intelligence Brief

China and Mongolia – Strong Winds May Produce Dust Storms Across Multiple Regions through at Least March 20

France – Activists to Gather in Multiple Cities Nationwide

South Africa – Trade Union Members Plan Protest Outside US Consulate General

Spain – Activists to Protest in Cities Nationwide

United States – Heavy Rainfall, Strong Winds, Hail, and Possible Flooding Forecast across Eastern Regions Through at Least Early March 19