Tag: coronavirus
Sabre Thinks About Applying For Government Lending
Sabre is considering applying for federal relief, which would require it to agree to partial government ownership and constraints on payments to shareholders and certain…
Coronavirus Exposes Weaknesses In Business Traveler Tracking
It’s unfortunate when an event requires an emergency review of tracking systems so employers can help business travelers out of harm’s way. Worse yet is…
‘Hope And Help’ Here
Travel industry professionals not dealing with immediate health issues for themselves or their loved ones are nonetheless leading an uncomfortable existence. Many are natural networkers…
Op Ed: Frank Morogiello On Connectedness And Leadership
Strong leadership skills are never more important than during a crisis, and that includes staying connected with the people who make up an organization. First…
CWT Parent’s Debt Rating Falls Amid Uncertainty, Demand Crunch
Moody’s Investors Service last week issued a detailed update of its March 12 downgrade on the debt rating for Carlson Travel Inc., owner of CWT….
GBTA Throws Its Lot In With ASTA, Ground Transport Groups To Seek Relief
The Global Business Travel Association lent its support to the American Society of Travel Advisors as industry groups press Washington for financial aid. Some individual…
Christopherson Business Travel Cuts Half Of Staff As Travel Industry Staggers
[UPDATE, March 19, 2020: Christopherson Business Travel provided additional details on the cost cuts. The company let go half of 270 employees. “Our plan is…
