Everyone's Talking About: The vaccines

“VACCINATION PROGRAMMES ARE NOW RAMPING UP AROUND THE WORLD AND THERE ARE ENCOURAGING SIGNS THAT CONFIDENCE IN BUSINESS TRAVEL IS STARTING TO RETURN” Suzanne Neufang, Executive Director, GBTA

“It is highly likely, if not certain, that demonstration of vaccination will be required by most countries and, if not, many airlines" Dr Stephen Rashford, Chief Medical Officerworld Travel Protection

“Vaccinations are the way out of this and we are now in a Very positive position” Adrian Hyzler, Medical Officer, Healix

The rest of the world is not at the same place we’re at with the vaccinations, so at what point does that open up and allow people to travel?” Mark Avery, PWC Global Business Services & Travel Leader, Pricewaterhousecoopers

“THE VACCINE IS A HUGELY POSITIVE STEP AND TRAVEL MANAGERS CAN START TO REBUILD THEIR TRAVEL PROGRAMMES, BUT THE RETURN TO TRAVEL NEEDS OTHER CRITERIA IN PLACE AS WELL. A ‘RETURN TO OFFICE’ NEEDS TO HAPPEN FIRST BEFORE BUSINESS TRAVEL CAN RESUME. BUSINESS TRAVEL NEEDS AN OFFICE DESTINATION. YOU CAN’T ALWAYS HOLD MEETINGS IN HOTELS.” Scott Davies, CEO, ITM

“The vaccination rollout has certainly increased optimism around the prospect of unlocking travel. However, there are still a couple of key unknowns to understand. Will there be consensus across airlines in terms of eligibility to travel? Will countries be prepared to open their borders to those who have been vaccinated? ” James Mcilvenna, Head of Account Management, Corporate Traveller