We’re not all Jamie Dimon. That guy sidestepped strict quarantine rules on his trip to Hong Kong this fall because of who he is. The rest of us must jump through all kinds of hoops to cross borders. Certain obstacles that came about because of Covid will fade as the pandemic ebbs, while others outlive…
A little over a year ago, as the pandemic ramped up, five of the largest corporate travel management companies banded together and hired a Washington lobbying firm. They wanted to ensure their sector’s plight was understood by lawmakers debating early relief packages. Now focused on easing international travel restrictions, the effort recently welcomed two more…
The Travel Again initiative is gaining steam as travel industry associations endorse its framework for recovery. Meeting Professionals International in February and the National Limousine Association this month announced support for the framework’s priorities and recommendations. On Tuesday, leaders from Travel Again and 18 other industry groups including GBTA held a roundtable discussion to keep…
Australia-based Corporate Travel Management is buying Travel and Transport of Omaha, Neb., for roughly $200 million in cash and stock. Much of Travel and Transport’s senior executive team will run CTM North America after the deal closes, which is expected in the next 30 days or so following customary regulatory review. During an exclusive phone…
Business travel is an important economic enabler and New York-London is a critical business travel route. If authorities on both sides can confirm negative Covid tests by incoming travelers and limit their stays, why not exempt them from quarantine rules? Organizers of a pilot program intend to find out starting this month. A Switzerland-based nonprofit…
American Express Global Business Travel, BCD Travel and other large travel management companies banded together and engaged Monument Advocacy, a Washington lobby group. They want their voices heard and concerns aired as the government crafts rescue packages for businesses laid low by the pandemic. New projections put the travel industry’s recovery timeline at 12 months…
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