In response to all the different travel restrictions and requirements out there right now, airports, hotels, and resorts are making an effort to offer on-site COVID-19 tests to travelers. While many airports in the US have COVID testing available, we’ve compiled a list of some of the fastest and most affordable COVID tests available at the larger airports. Additionally, now that the US is requiring…
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Remember when the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016? BREXIT is probably not that fresh in your memory – a lot has happened since then. What about when the UK left the trading block on January 31, 2020? Yep, a lot has happened since then, too. But it’s time to start remembering and…
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2020 has been an insane year, to say the least. 2020 is the year of TikTok, banana bread, toilet paper, and WFH… except WFH doesn’t necessarily mean “Work from Home.” In fact, WFH took on a new meaning in 2020: “Work from Hotel,” thus revolutionizing the “Workcation.” After months in quarantine, many Americans grew sick…
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Over the past year, the COVID pandemic has prompted airlines all across the world to make changes to their cleaning procedures to help stop the spread of the virus among travelers. While we’ve pretty much all seen the infographics and Instagram posts airlines have put out to show travelers and travel managers the extra steps…
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There’s no denying it – the past nine months have turned travel on its head. Hotels, car rental companies, vacation rentals, and airlines have all had to adapt to a world that includes COVID-19. While the entire travel industry has gone to great lengths to help protect travelers through enhanced cleaning procedures, mask mandates, and social distancing, the changes haven’t stopped there. This pandemic has…
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After months of social distancing, canceled flights, and video call after video call, people are starting to ask, “When can we travel again?” For many companies, it’s not just a few employees asking. Travel is vital for things like collaborating with your team, forming client relationships, and making sales. While video is certainly better than nothing, we’re all being constantly reminded that some meetings are…
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On March 11, the World Health Organization officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, indicating that every location is likely to be affected, though the exact timing and impact cannot be predicted. Non-essential international and domestic travel should be deferred due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistical environment, healthcare…
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How our data dashboards help champions command their programs – even in a pandemic At Gant Travel, transparency and trust go both ways – we see your program’s stats in order to help you improve, and we share ours with you for the same reason. We give you stats to help you pinpoint what you…
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Reporting and data have always played an instrumental role in managing a travel program. Since March 2020, that role has expanded dramatically. Earlier this year we launched our “COVID-19 dashboard” to help our travel champions identify cancellations, define program impact, and monitor the levels of service we were providing to their travelers during those particularly…
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United, American, Alaska, and Delta all announced their plans to abolish change fees, which have been a pain point among travelers for years. This means customers now have the freedom to change flights without paying a change fee or waiting for the airline to issue a waiver. United Airlines On August 30, 2020, United Airlines…
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