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When Should I Book My Business Trip to Europe?

Cassie Sclafani | February 22, 2022

If you’re planning a business trip to Europe this summer, this one’s for you.

While Travelers Continue to Face Hundreds of Airline Cancellations, AmTrav Can Help

Cassie Sclafani | January 4, 2022

As the new year begins, so does business travel. Well, at least it’s supposed to. If you were...

New COVID Travel Restrictions: Here’s What You Need to Know

Cassie Sclafani | November 29, 2021

Update 12/13:

After closing their borders on November 25 due to Omicron variant concerns, Israel is...

The U.S. to Relax Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Foreign Travelers

Shannon Marvin | September 28, 2021

In a bit of great news for business travel, the U.S. is poised to ease up on pandemic travel...

EU Recommends Restrictions for US Travelers: Here’s What You Need to Know

Cassie Sclafani | August 31, 2021

The summer of ever-changing travel restrictions continues. Two months after opening up for...

Mask Mandate Extended Through January 2022

Cassie Sclafani | August 18, 2021

It’s a good thing most of us are used to packing our masks before hitting the road. The TSA...

England Reopens Borders to Fully Vaccinated Visitors From U.S., Europe

Cassie Sclafani | July 28, 2021

Starting on August 2, travelers from both the U.S. and EU who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19...

Canada Will Welcome Back Fully Vaccinated Americans in August

Cassie Sclafani | July 21, 2021

Current as of 9/17/21

Canada is officially welcoming back American travelers. Starting on August...

Hilton Hotels Makes Daily Housekeeping Optional

Cassie Sclafani | July 12, 2021

Hilton is no longer offering daily housekeeping services. Starting last week, Hilton made their...

Planning a Business Trip? You'll Still Need to Pack Your Mask

Cassie Sclafani | May 17, 2021

Updated on 5/20/21

Last week the CDC announced an exciting new guideline: fully vaccinated people...

CDC Now Allowing At-Home COVID Tests for International Travel

Cassie Sclafani | May 11, 2021

Returning home from international travel just got a little bit easier. On Friday, the CDC updated...

Vaccine Passports: Know Your Options

Cassie Sclafani | April 6, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up across the country, discussions about vaccine passports...

Fully Vaccinated Business Travelers May Now Travel Without Tests or Quarantines

Cassie Sclafani | April 5, 2021

In some good news for companies who are ready to begin traveling again, the CDC said late last week...

Where You Can Travel If You're Vaccinated

Cassie Sclafani | April 2, 2021

With the vaccine rollout well underway, countries are starting to make announcements about waiving...

What Are Work-From-Hotel Programs? Here’s What You Need to Know

Cassie Sclafani | March 17, 2021

Thanks to a steady rise in vaccinations (and spring breakers everywhere), the TSA saw its busiest...

Are State Travel Requirements About to Disappear?

Elliott McNamee | March 15, 2021

After a long and cold December, January and February, the AmTrav COVID Resource Center state travel...

Hyatt & Marriott Now Offer Complimentary Covid Tests at Select Resorts

Cassie Sclafani | February 26, 2021

Hyatt and Marriott now offer complimentary on-site COVID-19 tests at select properties for any...

What It's Like to Get a COVID Test at IAD

Cassie Sclafani | February 24, 2021

Dulles International Airport (IAD) has partnered with XpresCheck to offer on-site COVID-19 testing....

What It's Like to Get a COVID Test at DCA

Cassie Sclafani | February 24, 2021

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has partnered with XpresCheck to offer on site...

Vaccinated? Two States Are Waiving Their Travel Restrictions for You

Elliott McNamee | February 23, 2021

Last month we wrote about Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Green's suggestion that travelers fully...

Do I Need a Negative COVID Test to Fly in the United States?

Elliott McNamee | February 11, 2021

Update Feb.15: The U.S. CDC and Biden Administration stated that they do not plan to require...

What It's Like to Get a COVID Test at San Diego Airport

Cassie Sclafani | February 8, 2021

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the latest airport to offer in-airport Covid-19 testing on...

The Latest on Digital Health Passports for Business Travel

Cassie Sclafani | February 4, 2021

Current as of 3/4/21

A few weeks ago we explored the idea of digital vaccine - or health -...

Can Vaccinated Travelers Skip Hawaii's Quarantine and Testing Requirements?

Elliott McNamee | January 27, 2021

Normally the esteemed AmTrav blog doesn’t cover the Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii, but when the...

Did President Biden Really Implement a 14 Day Quarantine for Returning International Travelers?

Cassie Sclafani | January 25, 2021

Last week President Biden issued an Executive Order that, at a glance, seems to complicate the...

U.S. to Require Negative COVID-19 Test for Travelers on Incoming International Flights

Cassie Sclafani | January 13, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced yesterday that beginning on January...

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at LAX

Cassie Sclafani | January 12, 2021

Current as of January 13, 2021

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at ORD

Cassie Sclafani | December 28, 2020

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD) is the latest airport to offer in-airport Covid-19 testing on site....

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at DEN

Cassie Sclafani | December 18, 2020

Current as of December 18, 2020.

COVID Vaccine Passports for Business Travel

Cassie Sclafani | December 16, 2020

Last week in our 2021 business travel predictions we mentioned that we expect to see COVID testing...

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at MCO

Cassie Sclafani | December 10, 2020

Current as of December 10, 2020.

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at PHX

Cassie Sclafani | November 24, 2020

Current as of November 23, 2020.

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at CHS

Cassie Sclafani | November 23, 2020

Current as of November, 22 2020.

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at BOS

Cassie Sclafani | November 9, 2020

Current as of March 4, 2021.

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at SEA

Cassie Sclafani | November 6, 2020

Current as of November 6, 2020.

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at LGA

Cassie Sclafani | October 29, 2020

Current as of October 29, 2020

Hawaii Launches Pre-Testing Program For Travelers

Cassie Sclafani | October 15, 2020

Hawaii has started to open its borders, and if you travel there on business we have some advice to...

What You Need to Know About Airlines’ Preflight Covid-19 Testing

Cassie Sclafani | October 13, 2020

One of the biggest hurdles in getting back to business is the mandatory 14-day quarantines that...

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at EWR

Cassie Sclafani | October 7, 2020

Current as of October 14, 2020

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at JFK

Cassie Sclafani | September 30, 2020

Current as of October 14, 2020

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at TPA

Cassie Sclafani | September 29, 2020

Current as of October 14, 2020

What to Expect at Your Hotel: Three Questions to Ask Before You Arrive

Elliott McNamee | September 25, 2020

Many aspects of travel have changed with COVID, including the hotel experience. While hotels strive...

To Quarantine or Not to Quarantine? Navigating State COVID Travel Restrictions

Elliott McNamee | September 9, 2020

If you or your coworkers are traveling during the COVID pandemic, you need to remember to bring...

The Little Marketing Initiative That Could: Reflecting on Six Months of Communications in 2020

Elliott McNamee | September 1, 2020

Coming into 2020 we thought it was a good time to put an emphasis on communicating regularly with...

"Ask Me Anything" Part 3: Here's What You Missed

Cassie Sclafani | August 28, 2020

Delta Airlines, Hilton Hotels, and Hertz joined us yesterday for Part 3 of our Ask Me Anything...

YOU'RE INVITED: PART 3,  KEEPING YOUR TRAVELERS SAFE "ASK ME ANYTHING"

Cassie Sclafani | August 19, 2020

Like many travel managers out there, you might be feeling overwhelmed with the responsibility of...

"Ask Me Anything" Part 2: Here’s What You Missed

Cassie Sclafani | August 14, 2020

Southwest Airlines and Wyndham Hotels joined us this past Tuesday for Part 2 of our Ask Me Anything...

Your Guide to Getting Back to Travel

Cassie Sclafani | August 11, 2020

While your team begins to travel again and you’re faced with the task of creating a travel policy...

What to Do If an Employee Gets COVID-19 On the Road

Elliott McNamee | August 7, 2020

As part of your duty of care to employees, you should have an action plan that outlines the...

AmTrav’s Keeping Your Travelers Safe “Ask Me Anything” Series

Cassie Sclafani | August 6, 2020

As a travel manager, you are likely facing tough questions, rapid change, and concerns about...

You're Invited: Part 2,  Keeping Your Travelers Safe "Ask Me Anything"

Cassie Sclafani | August 5, 2020

Like many travel managers out there, you might be feeling overwhelmed with the responsibility of...

Safe on the Road - Why Social Distancing is Way More Than Half the Battle

Shannon Marvin | August 4, 2020

There are a lot of lists out there about how to stay safe during COVID times and, specifically, how...

"Ask Me Anything" Part 1: Here’s What You Missed

Cassie Sclafani | August 3, 2020

American Airlines, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, and Omni Hotels and Resorts joined us last Thursday for...

Hotels vs. Private Home Rentals - Which is Better During COVID?

Shannon Marvin | August 3, 2020

There is a debate among those crafting COVID-era travel policies about what type of accommodation...

Are Car Rentals Safer than Rideshares Right Now?

Shannon Marvin | July 30, 2020

For a while now, the trend among business travelers has been more rideshare and less car rentals,...

Fast, Confident Travel Preparation: The AmTrav COVID Resource Center

Elliott McNamee | July 27, 2020

Today we are launching a new COVID Resources Center webpage displaying current travel restrictions...

You're Invited: Keeping Your Travelers Safe, "Ask Me Anything"

Cassie Sclafani | July 23, 2020

Like many travel managers out there, you might be feeling overwhelmed with the responsibility of...

What Are "COVID Clean" Hotels and How Can You Find Them?

Cassie Sclafani | July 2, 2020

As you or your team members begin to travel again, our team wants to help make sure you’re booking...

With no change fees, is Basic Economy now worth it?

Cassie Sclafani | June 26, 2020

Ever since they were introduced, Basic Economy air fares have been an anathema to business...

From Our CEO: Sad Times, Green Shoots, and Trying Not to Waste a Crisis

Jeff Klee | June 4, 2020

Although it seems like a lifetime ago, last weekend I watched the SpaceX ship blast off and...

Traveler Safety Enhancements at AmTrav

Elliott McNamee | June 2, 2020

We know how hard it is to keep up with the constantly-changing risks and restrictions facing your...

AmTrav Travelers on COVID-Era Travel: “Pack Your Patience"

Elliott McNamee | June 1, 2020

It’s hard to know what to expect when traveling right now in the COVID era. In order to find out...

WHAT CAN I DO TO KEEP MYSELF SAFE WHEN FLYING?

Cassie Sclafani | May 29, 2020

As we settle into the “new normal,” we’re all taking small, cautious steps to get back to our...

What to Pack for Travel During COVID

Shannon Marvin | May 25, 2020

With stores and restaurants keeping odd hours, and a lot more to worry about from a safety...

PERSONAL SERVICE FOR PERSONAL TRAVEL

Elliott McNamee | May 7, 2020

This is a story from our colleague Elliott McNamee, who recently used AmTrav to book his personal...

Major Airlines Now Requiring Masks For Passengers

Cassie Sclafani | May 4, 2020

With many Americans eager to get back to “normal” as soon as it is safe to do so, the airlines are...

Drowning in Unused Airline Tickets? We Can Help

Rebecca Gavin | April 20, 2020

Among the thousands of challenges that we’re all facing right now is the staggering amount of...

THIS IS NO TIME FOR TRAVEL: A NOTE FROM OUR CEO

Jeff Klee | March 19, 2020

Today all of us are grappling with uncertainty and confusion and our hearts bleed for those who...