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Direct Travel News Brief

Stay on top of business travel industry news and identify trends that can affect your travel program with the Direct Travel News Brief. A new edition is published every two weeks and includes travel management best practices; airline, hotel and ground transportation news; safety and security alerts; traveler tips; meeting and incentive travel trends; and the latest DT Navigator Blog articles.

November 16, 2021

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: traveler confidence is on the rise, new airline routes and rule changes, FAA begins to work with FBI, CLEAR expands in Boston, Amtrak gets a boost, hotel... Continue reading

November 2, 2021

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Business travel industry buyers and suppliers see a brighter path to travel recovery, new rules for international travel, Canada changes its travel advisory,... Continue reading

October 19, 2021

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: U.S. to open Mexico and Canada land borders for those vaccinated, U.S. to accept international visitors with WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines, airline flight... Continue reading

October 5, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… Real ID deadline extended, US to reopen to fully vaccinated air travelers from 33 countries in November, Delta cut its Best Fare Guarantee program,... Continue reading

September 21, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… updates on country travel restrictions, Delta Air Lines changes boarding process, Southwest continues oboard alcohol ban, flight service updates,... Continue reading

September 7, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… travel restrictions relating to COVID, new flight routes, AA to re-open lounges, Delta adds A321neo to fleet, ITA to become Italy’s national carrier,... Continue reading

August 24th, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… Canada travel requirement, France requires health pass before travel, the standard per diem for fiscal year 2022, American extends alcohol ban, United... Continue reading

August 10, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… airlines flight/service updates, Delta eliminates some same-day standby fees, corporate travel outlook improves, expedited security programs, the... Continue reading

July 27, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… US extends Mexico, Canada border restrictions through August 21st, air travel outlook is positive, U.S. customs pre-clearance at more foreign... Continue reading

July 13, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… Europe launches digital travel pass, US business travelers are willing to get back on the road, but they expect their companies to adopt more flexible... Continue reading