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, COVID sniffing dogs, an increase in mask mandate fines, TSA to accept digital ID in 8 states, hotel news and updates, and more!

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, South African Airways to resume service, ongoing delays in passport processing, hotel updates, traveler tips including dealing with staffing shortages, masks on airplanes, meeting and incentive updates, and much more!

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 expands Covid-19 testing, Delta expands meals and adds in-flight entertainment, other airline updates, what’s trending with car rentals, Amtrak upgrades menus for Acela customers, hotel updates and mandates, face masks on planes requirement extended, managing air travel anxiety and other tips, and much more!

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 latest on passport processing delays, Hertz completed Chapter 11 restructuring, Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek debuts, Extended Stay America introduces Premier Suites, daily housekeeping becomes a hotel service on demand, new mask mandates, traveler tips, and much more!

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 airports, US passport backlog, China launches ride-hailing firm Didi, Amtrak invests in a new fleet of trains, hotel room rates hit an all-time high this month, Choice Hotels tightens cancellation policies, travel tips, and more!

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 travel polices, what travel will look like as the industry emerges from the pandemic, why the US/Canada border remains closed, new airline flight service routes, a trial to fast-track fully vaccinated travelers entering the England, Delta selling packable COVID tests for return travel, United enhancing in-flight entertainment, test to shorten airport security, hotel updates, traveler tips, and much more!

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… updates on the us border closures with Canada and Mexico, EU eases cross-border travel restrictions, new airline flight service updates, TSA reminder to travelers, everything you need to know about getting a Real ID, nationwide car rental shortage, Hertz emerging from Chapter 11, how to show gratitude to virtual event speakers, expediting your passport and more!

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… the CDC updated the International Travel Guidelines, business travel is rebounding, new flight routes, commercial supersonic air travel returns, airline safety protocols, REAL ID deadline extended, rideshare prices increase, the latest on hotel mask requirements, hotel news, tips on traveling to another state, avoiding long airport security lines, tips for creating a more engaging event and more!

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico will remain restricted through at least June 21, fully vaccinated travelers now able to enter EU countries without restrictions, Delta’s plan for upgrading WiFi, American adds vaccination verification to VeriFly, Breeze Airways joins TSA PreCheck, the rental car shortage continues, Extended Stay America launches new Premier Suites brand, adjustments to the U.S. mask regulations, masks are still required on trains and planes and while in airports, tips for hosting successful meetings and more!

In this edition of Direct Travel's News Brief… reopening countries in the EU, travel ban for India, airlines add more flights and routes, American Admirals Club Lounges open again, AA introduces new amenity kits, REAL-ID deadline extended, SEA Airport security reservations, hotel brand expansions, traveler tips, meeting trends and more!

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… REAL ID full enforcement date, new airline flight schedules, United returns to JFK, TSA extends mask mandate, re-opening New York City, tips for staying connected in a virtual world, traveler tips, Savannah Convention Center expansion, smart planning for hybrid meeting experiences and more!

In this edition of Direct Travel's News Brief… GBTA postpones annual convention, the state of New York adjusts its COVID-19 restriction, airlines add flights, the return of in-flight food and beverage, the car rental shortage, IHG increases digital check-in, new hotel openings, travel tips, updates on meetings and incentive travel, and more!