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1st of July 2021
Amex Global Business Travel adds WhatsApp as a support channel
Amex Global Business Travel has added WhatsApp as a support channel, enabling travelers to communicate with agents to book trips and receive assistance while on the road. The company also provides chat-based booking and support through its mobile app and desktop platform, as well as via Apple Business Chat.
EU's disease control agency warns Delta variant could account for 90% of new infections in Europe
Last week, the EU's disease control agency warned the Delta variant could account for 90% of new coronavirus infections in Europe by late August. The variant has now spread to at least 85 countries worldwide. It is estimated to be 40-60% more transmissible than the Alpha variant. So what does this mean for German travelers? The government is accelerating its vaccination rollout and has pledged to deliver five million doses to vaccination centers across the country in the first week of July.
Hertz Holdings announces that it has exited bankruptcy
Popular car rental company Hertz Holdings has now announced that it has exited bankruptcy. The stock value has rallied in recent weeks and is up to nearly 45%. They have announced more than $5.9 billion in new equity capital provided by their new investor group.
Source: Business Travel News, euro Travel news, Market Watch.
