AmTrav Blog
Insights, tricks and tips to help you deliver a great business travel program & traveller experience for your organization.
Mask Mandate Extended Through January 2022
It’s a good thing most of us are used to packing our masks before hitting the road. The TSA announced yesterday that travelers will continue to be required to wear masks on planes, trains, and busses ...
England Reopens Borders to Fully Vaccinated Visitors From U.S., Europe
Starting on August 2, travelers from both the U.S. and EU who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are free to travel to England once again.
We All Need a Little Support
I recently read the Autobiography of Jane Russell, a Golden Age era actress perhaps best known as the brunette sidekick to Marilyn Monroe’s blonde in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. But many will remember R...
Canada Will Welcome Back Fully Vaccinated Americans in August
Current as of 9/17/21 Canada is officially welcoming back American travelers. Starting on August 9th, business travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may cross the border once again (you’...
Hilton Hotels Makes Daily Housekeeping Optional
Hilton is no longer offering daily housekeeping services. Starting last week, Hilton made their proactive daily housekeeping optional for all U.S. non-luxury brands - meaning that unless you ask for i...
As Travel Demand Increases, So Do TSA Security Lines
Travel is on the upswing, and as many travelers get back on the road they find themselves running into longer lines at security checkpoints across the country. Coming off over a year’s long pandemic, ...
State Department Lowers Advisory Level for Dozens of International Destinations
This week the U.S. State Department lowered the advisory level for several countries. Advisories for travel to Japan, Canada, Mexico, Italy, France and Germany decreased from Level 4 “Do Not Travel” t...
Vaccine Cards, Vaccine Passports and Proof of Vaccination: What’s the Difference?
This week the CDC announced that over 50% of the US population is now vaccinated against COVID-19, which means 50% of Americans are now proud owners of a CDC-issued vaccine card. Business travel is al...
Planning a Business Trip? You'll Still Need to Pack Your Mask
Updated on 5/20/21 Last week the CDC announced an exciting new guideline: fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor places.