The European Commission is proposing to create a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate safe free movement inside the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Digital health verification – The solution to safely resume business travel
Findings from GBTA poll looking at the impact of the pandemic on the business travel industry.
Europe’s tourism sector welcomes digital green certificate proposal
Over 60 travel and tourism organisations express their support for the European Commission’s initiative and call to ensure swift implementation in time for summer 2021.
U.S. Travel endorses PPP Extension Bill, urges swift passage
The U.S. Travel Association voiced strong support for the PPP Extension Act of 2021, which would implement the Paycheck Protection Program extension U.S. Travel has pushed for.
Spring travel in full swing: 50% of Americans planning a trip
Tripadvisor reveals fastest (and slowest) recovering destinations Millennials are the most optimistic about traveling.
HBAA calls on government to urgently lift the ban on venue site inspections
Ban on site inspections is delaying and preventing meeting and event bookings and blocking the industry’s return to business.
WTTC welcomes “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” from U.S. Congress
“This incredible stimulus package will be welcomed by Travel & Tourism businesses across the U.S., many of whom are struggling to survive.”
Venues urged to maintain prices
Venues should remain firm on their pricing as we come out of the pandemic, was the clear message from mia.
British Airways trials COVID-19 document certification
The new initiative is being trialed as part of the airline’s efforts to simplify the departure process as it prepares for the return of international travel.
“Use our Skills!” Unemployed airline workers to support vaccination
CUPE Ontario is calling for temporarily unemployed airline workers to be prioritized as an available workforce to support COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
