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.

Notícias do 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 (PYMNTS)

Webinar do setor

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.

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

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GBTA Convention 2021
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Desenvolvimento profissional
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Quadro de empregos
New York Travel Specialist
New York, NY

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Notícias de tendências do setor

Notícias da indústria aeronáutica

US FAA Extends Slot Relief Through October (VOO SIMPLES)

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

Air New Zealand Outlines Network Plan Until July (VOO SIMPLES)

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

Mais notícias do setor

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

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)

Notícias do setor hoteleiro

VIDEO: Hilton on an Evolving Digital Environment for Accommodation (PHOCUSWIRE)

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

GBTA lança novo comitê global com foco em diversidade, igualdade e inclusão

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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.

Resumo do WorldAware Intelligence

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 de Controle e Prevenção de Doenças (CDC)