Consumer NZ welcomes Viagogo action alleging FTA breaches
- MICE News
- Thursday, 16 August 2018
Consumer NZ has welcomed the Commerce Commission’s announcement it’s taking ticket resale website Viagogo to the High Court, seeking declarations the company has breached the Fair Trading Act (FTA). Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin said the action came after its own investigation of the ticket resale market in 2017 found evidence of misleading sales tactics.
New London-based managed-travel event launched
- MICE News
- Thursday, 16 August 2018
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and The Institute of Travel Management (ITM), a business travel association in the UK and Ireland, have confirmed the creation of a new London-based event for the managed travel and meetings sector.
JFK welcomes dnata
- BTN News
- Thursday, 16 August 2018
Dubai-based air service provider dnata has launched passenger handling operations at New York's JFK Airport, USA.
EEAA calls for Excellence nominations
- MICE News
- Thursday, 16 August 2018
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has called for nominations for its 2018 'Awards for Excellence', with the winners to be presented at ICC Sydney 05 December.
Waddel joins Tourism New Zealand as its Australian gm
- BTN News
- Thursday, 16 August 2018
Andrew Waddel (pictured) has been appointed general manager Australia for Tourism New Zealand. He joins Tourism New Zealand from organic syrup manufacturer Soda Press, which he joined after founding his own consultancy Freewheelers and Co.
Turkey now better value for money
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Travellers to Turkey could save on the overall cost of their trips because of the fall in the value of the lira.
New Christchurch convention centre offers virtual tour
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Conference organisers can now take a virtual tour of Christchurch’s Te Pae convention centre via a new animated video.
The animation will help organisers visualise the setting and design of the new riverside venue in Christchurch’s central city, which is now 20 per cent completed
Cannon inducted into AACB Hall of Fame
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Mike Cannon, a former executive director of the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB), has been inducted into the AACB Hall of Fame.
AirAsia sells out of AAE Travel
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
AirAsia is selling its remaining 25 per cent stake in Singapore-based on-line travel agency AAE Travel to its joint-venture partner Expedia Southeast Asia for MYR240 million.
Thai court extends AOT/King Power graft inquiry
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
A Thai court is to extend a hearing into accusations of graft against Airports of Thailand (AOT) and the duty-free retailer King Power.
Pacific World posts 2018’s ‘most in-demand’ destinations list
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Event management company Pacific World has released its mid-year review of the ‘most in-demand’ destinations in 2018.
RetailEX ASEAN set for September 19 opening
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
RetailEX ASEAN 2018, the largest annual international trade exhibition and conference in Southeast Asia aimed at retailers and brands focused on succeeding in ASEAN markets, will be held 19 -21 September, 2018 at halls 3 and 4, Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand. This year’s theme is 'Transforming the ASEAN Retail Landscape'.
SpiceJet launches free IFE system
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
SpiceJet has became the first Indian low-cost carrier to launch a free in-flight entertainment (IFE) system 'SpiceEngage' on its international and domestic flights that can be accessed on mobile phones and tablets.
Consumer NZ welcomes Viagogo action alleging FTA breaches
- MICE News
- Thursday, 16 August 2018
Consumer NZ has welcomed the Commerce Commission’s announcement it’s taking ticket resale website Viagogo to the High Court, seeking declarations the company has breached the Fair Trading Act (FTA). Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin said the action came after its own investigation of the ticket resale market in 2017 found evidence of misleading sales tactics.
New London-based managed-travel event launched
- MICE News
- Thursday, 16 August 2018
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and The Institute of Travel Management (ITM), a business travel association in the UK and Ireland, have confirmed the creation of a new London-based event for the managed travel and meetings sector.
JFK welcomes dnata
- BTN News
- Thursday, 16 August 2018
Dubai-based air service provider dnata has launched passenger handling operations at New York's JFK Airport, USA.
EEAA calls for Excellence nominations
- MICE News
- Thursday, 16 August 2018
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has called for nominations for its 2018 'Awards for Excellence', with the winners to be presented at ICC Sydney 05 December.
Waddel joins Tourism New Zealand as its Australian gm
- BTN News
- Thursday, 16 August 2018
Andrew Waddel (pictured) has been appointed general manager Australia for Tourism New Zealand. He joins Tourism New Zealand from organic syrup manufacturer Soda Press, which he joined after founding his own consultancy Freewheelers and Co.
Turkey now better value for money
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Travellers to Turkey could save on the overall cost of their trips because of the fall in the value of the lira.
New Christchurch convention centre offers virtual tour
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Conference organisers can now take a virtual tour of Christchurch’s Te Pae convention centre via a new animated video.
The animation will help organisers visualise the setting and design of the new riverside venue in Christchurch’s central city, which is now 20 per cent completed
Cannon inducted into AACB Hall of Fame
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Mike Cannon, a former executive director of the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB), has been inducted into the AACB Hall of Fame.
AirAsia sells out of AAE Travel
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
AirAsia is selling its remaining 25 per cent stake in Singapore-based on-line travel agency AAE Travel to its joint-venture partner Expedia Southeast Asia for MYR240 million.
Thai court extends AOT/King Power graft inquiry
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
A Thai court is to extend a hearing into accusations of graft against Airports of Thailand (AOT) and the duty-free retailer King Power.
Pacific World posts 2018’s ‘most in-demand’ destinations list
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Event management company Pacific World has released its mid-year review of the ‘most in-demand’ destinations in 2018.
RetailEX ASEAN set for September 19 opening
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
RetailEX ASEAN 2018, the largest annual international trade exhibition and conference in Southeast Asia aimed at retailers and brands focused on succeeding in ASEAN markets, will be held 19 -21 September, 2018 at halls 3 and 4, Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand. This year’s theme is 'Transforming the ASEAN Retail Landscape'.
SpiceJet launches free IFE system
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
SpiceJet has became the first Indian low-cost carrier to launch a free in-flight entertainment (IFE) system 'SpiceEngage' on its international and domestic flights that can be accessed on mobile phones and tablets.
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