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!

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… Upgrade your Direct2U app, Alaska Airlines joins Oneworld Alliance, Delta to end middle seat blocking, United returns to JFK, airlines extend unused credits, new flight services, TSA travel tips, TSA Precheck expands, hotel openings, new CDC guideline for vaccinated travelers, meetings news and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief… BTN releases its 2021 Corporate Travel Index, new airline flight service, Delta contactless payment options onboard, airlines push to standardize health papers, UA and AA vaccinate staff, FAA extends “zero-tolerance” policy against unruly passengers, updated New York quarantine restrictions, traveler tips for spring travel, pre-meeting safety protocols, 5 states ease gathering restrictions and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief… enthusiasm for travel grows, the new normal of business travel, FAA to continue mask mandate, US Borders with Canada and Mexico to remain closed until March 21, SITA data breach, new airline flight routes, American adjusts bag policy and expands basic economy fares, TSA plans for summer travel surge, CBP mobile app, rental car shortage, hotel expansion, traveler tips and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief… Canada further tightens border, JetBlue and American codeshare, AA offers at home COVID tests, United launches in-airport coronavirus testing, airlines expand flight service, Delta will block middles seats thru April, TSA will issue fine to enforce the airport face mask mandate, IHG announced a 10-year sustainability plan, changes at InterContinental Hotels, many traveler tips, the CDC’s latest pandemic guidelines for events, how to improve networking at virtual events and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief… Coronavirus updates relating to travel, American bringing back the option of pre-order meals on some flights, Delta Offers COVID-19 test home delivery, United Launches Covid pre-clearance program for Hawaii, airline travel technology tools, federal mask mandate, Accor digital keys, Hyatt offers testing, preparing for travel during COVID-19 and more!

In This Edition of the Travel News Brief; Biden order requires masks and quarantine, CDC mandates COVID tests for travelers arriving the US, GBTA on the future of travel, US and Canada/Mexico border closure update, Lufthansa requires medical grade masks onboard, American extends complimentary rebooking, ground transportation updates, some hotels offer on-site testing, FAA cracking down on rowdy passengers and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Countries require negative COVID test upon arrival, how Brexit is changing visits to the UK, airlines with new flight services, Delta changes in-flight WIFI host, the Boeing 737 returns, TSA PreCheck versus Global Entry, TSA accelerates use of technology, many hotels requiring a negative COVID-19 test before welcoming travelers, Sonesta acquires Red Lion, the next phase of incentive travel, traveler tips and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: 40 countries ban UK flights, US/Canada border to stay closed in to 2021, Delta’s new catering company, United’s new baggage technology, United ask passengers for contact-tracing info, Alaska Air introduces pre-clear for Hawaii travelers, Marriott expansion, new luxury hotels opening, more on COVID-19 testing, creating fun virtual events and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Covid-19 quarantine shortened, US extends border closer between Canada and Mexico, California halts non-essential travel, Delta and United eliminate international change fees, American offers in-home Covid-19 test, Delta launches contact tracing and will continue to block middle seat, tips when renting a car, recognition for Hilton, Hyatt and Four Seasons expansion plans, airport lounge evolution, travel tips and more!