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When Should I Book My Business Trip to Europe?

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

Hilton Hotels Makes Daily Housekeeping Optional

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

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,...

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...

CDC Now Allowing At-Home COVID Tests for International Travel

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

Vaccine Passports: Know Your Options

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

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

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

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

Are State Travel Requirements About to Disappear?

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

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

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

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

Vaccinated? Two States Are Waiving Their Travel Restrictions for You

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?

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

What to Do If You Test Positive for COVID While Traveling Internationally

It’s now a federal mandate that international travelers must test negative for COVID-19 72-hours...

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

Current as of January 13, 2021

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

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

Current as of December 18, 2020.

COVID Vaccine Passports for Business Travel

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

Current as of December 10, 2020.

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

Current as of November 23, 2020.

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

Current as of November, 22 2020.

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

Current as of March 4, 2021.

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

Current as of November 6, 2020.

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

Current as of October 29, 2020

Hawaii Launches Pre-Testing Program For Travelers

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

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

Current as of October 14, 2020

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at Bradley International Airport

Current as of October 14, 2020

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

Current as of March 4, 2021

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

Current as of October 14, 2020

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

Current as of October 14, 2020

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

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

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

AmTrav’s Craig Fichtelberg On Business Travel's Model Moving Forward

This Op-Ed first appeared August 18, 2020 on The Beat.

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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?

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

Are Car Rentals Safer than Rideshares Right Now?

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

Traveler Safety Enhancements at AmTrav

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"

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?

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

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

PERSONAL SERVICE FOR PERSONAL TRAVEL

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

Major Airlines Now Requiring Masks For Passengers

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

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

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