Coronavirus Resources, Communications and Websites
By the time you read this the figures undoubtedly will have changed. It is virtually impossible to keep up with the fast spreading coronavirus pandemic, so we will attempt to give you the latest information we have and provide you the links to the relevant government, tourism and health entities.
Trusted Resources
For your reference, please note the following official resources:
- CDC travel notices
- CDC COVID-19 webpage
- WHO COVID-19 webpage
- US State Department
- Live news updates from the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post
- https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus#!/detail/403327
Industry Articles and Resources:
- WYSE Travel Confederation: COVID-19 Travel business impact series – part 1
- WYSE Travel Confederation: COVID-19 Travel business impact series – part 2
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California
- U.S. Travel Association’s comprehensive information for the travel industry
- NYC & Co. Statement
- EventsDC Protocol
- CDC’s guide for businesses
- PCMA FAQs and recovery plan
- Coronavirus Employer Guidance from Insperity, SYTA’s HR Partner
- Washington DC Event Attraction Information
- Washington DC Travel Status Updates
- Boston Closings
- Boston Travel Status Update
- Jeff Ment; Tips on How Travel Agents Can Confront the Coronavirus
- Carnival’s Health and Sailing Update gives extensive details on the steps Carnival is taking to keep its cruises safe for travelers
- NYC and Company COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Destination DC statement (Updated March 16)
- Universal Orlando Resort Statement (March 18 Update)
- Disney has created a helpful FAQ page for its parks on coronavirus, as well as a detailed message from their chief medical officer
- Messages from the airlines to their loyalty customers quell concerns over sanitation and disinfection measures on board: American, Delta, Southwest
- What United Airlines is Doing To Keep Passengers Safe
- Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
- Email to Marriott Members on March 14
- Canadian Federal Government Support
- Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) Tourism Matters Statement
Trip Insurance:
http://www.tripmate.com/main/coronavirus/
https://www.travelinsured.com/news-resources/current-events/2020/02/24/coronavirus-2020
March 15, 2020 – Global Health Advisory
Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel
March 12, 2020 – U.S. Travel Association
Reaction to President’s Coronavirus Announcement
March 11, 2020 – European Travel Ban
White House announces new travel restriction which applies to foreign nationals who have been in 26 European countries with open borders agreements, in the last 14 days.
Those exempt from these restrictions, such as U.S. citizens, will be directed to limited airports where screening can take place.
School Closures
COVID-19 Impact: School Closure Map
Designated U.S. Airports to Receive Flights with Recent Travelers to China
Joint U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Federal Register notices announced that DHS has directed “all operators of aircraft to ensure that all flights carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present within, the People’s Republic of China only land at one of the following airports”. Therefore, these airports may be especially diligent in checking student groups who are traveling through.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Illinois
San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Hawaii
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), California
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Georgia
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), New Jersey
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Texas
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Michigan
