Star makes two appointments
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Jane Kingston has been appointed director of sales for Australia’s The Star Gold Coast, Queensland and Christian Espino appointed chief concierge, The Star Grand. Kingston was previously deputy area general manager for Watermark Hotels Group, where she was responsible for sales, brand management and customer loyalty across the group’s dual properties in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Skytrax World Airline awards put SIA on top
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
The 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards has seen Singapore Airlines win Airline of the Year, World’s Best First Class, Best Airline in Asia and Best First Class Airline seat.
Sabre adds new blood at the top
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
USA-based travel solutions firm Sabre Corporation has announced management changes, with Dave Shirk promoted to executive vice president and president of 'Travel Solutions', a new organisation that includes Travel Network, Airline Solutions and data and analytics solutions across the business units.
Ireland starts fall-back preparations for no-deal Brexit
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
The Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar says his government is preparing to hire Customs and veterinary inspectors to deal with changes in rules of trade between the UK and the Republic of Ireland in 2021 because ports and airports 'need to be prepared'.
Uganda Airlines buying six jets
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Uganda Airlines has signed firm purchase agreements with Bombardier for four new CRJ-900s configured with 76 seats - 12 business class and 64 economy.
50,000 hit by Ryanair strike cancellations
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Irish budget carrier Ryanair says more than 50,000 passengers booked on around 300 peak holiday flights have been told their trips will need to be rescheduled.
UK visitors told to prepare for the heavens opening
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Holidaymakers heading for the UK this weekend hoping for a continuation of the country's warm, dry weather may be disappointed.
Sunlover Funlover opens in Cairns
- MICE News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
The first dedicated events venue on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has opened in Cairns, Queensland, offering corporate events and private parties aboard a pontoon in the Coral Sea. Sunlover Funlover incorporates a high-speed catamaran and outer Great Barrier Reef pontoon that can be customised and cater for more than 300 guests.
SIA adds fourth daily Haneda service
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will add a fourth daily service to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport in December 2018.
The additional flight will increase SIA’s daily services to the Japanese capital, including two daily flights to Narita Airport, to six per day, up from the current five.
Perry to head BW Australasia
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Graham Perry (right) has been appointed managing director of Best Western Hotels and Resorts, Australasia. The appointment follows Best Western International taking management control of the world-famous brand on June 1 from the Motel Federation of Australia.
AGE coming to Sydney in August
- MICE News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) at ICC Sydney will showcase the latest technologies and educational seminars during a three-day event in August when experts within the gaming industry will discuss a range of pertinent topics relating to all levels of the sector.
Sarawak to host TRiBE 2018 in Kuching
- MICE News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Sarawak will host the inaugural Business Events Tribal Meet known as TriBE 2018 in Kuching 24 August 2018 to drive digital transformation within the Business Events sector. Featuring keynote speakers including Corbin Ball and body-language expert Christian Chua, the event will also congregate the International Congress and Convention Association, Professional Convention Management Association, International Association of Professional Congress Organisers and Union of International Associations.
Australia's tourism spending hits record A$107.4bn
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Spending by tourists in Australia - both international and domestic - has soared to a record A$107.4 billion.
Star makes two appointments
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Jane Kingston has been appointed director of sales for Australia’s The Star Gold Coast, Queensland and Christian Espino appointed chief concierge, The Star Grand. Kingston was previously deputy area general manager for Watermark Hotels Group, where she was responsible for sales, brand management and customer loyalty across the group’s dual properties in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Skytrax World Airline awards put SIA on top
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
The 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards has seen Singapore Airlines win Airline of the Year, World’s Best First Class, Best Airline in Asia and Best First Class Airline seat.
Sabre adds new blood at the top
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
USA-based travel solutions firm Sabre Corporation has announced management changes, with Dave Shirk promoted to executive vice president and president of 'Travel Solutions', a new organisation that includes Travel Network, Airline Solutions and data and analytics solutions across the business units.
Ireland starts fall-back preparations for no-deal Brexit
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
The Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar says his government is preparing to hire Customs and veterinary inspectors to deal with changes in rules of trade between the UK and the Republic of Ireland in 2021 because ports and airports 'need to be prepared'.
Uganda Airlines buying six jets
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Uganda Airlines has signed firm purchase agreements with Bombardier for four new CRJ-900s configured with 76 seats - 12 business class and 64 economy.
50,000 hit by Ryanair strike cancellations
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Irish budget carrier Ryanair says more than 50,000 passengers booked on around 300 peak holiday flights have been told their trips will need to be rescheduled.
UK visitors told to prepare for the heavens opening
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Holidaymakers heading for the UK this weekend hoping for a continuation of the country's warm, dry weather may be disappointed.
Sunlover Funlover opens in Cairns
- MICE News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
The first dedicated events venue on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has opened in Cairns, Queensland, offering corporate events and private parties aboard a pontoon in the Coral Sea. Sunlover Funlover incorporates a high-speed catamaran and outer Great Barrier Reef pontoon that can be customised and cater for more than 300 guests.
SIA adds fourth daily Haneda service
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will add a fourth daily service to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport in December 2018.
The additional flight will increase SIA’s daily services to the Japanese capital, including two daily flights to Narita Airport, to six per day, up from the current five.
Perry to head BW Australasia
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Graham Perry (right) has been appointed managing director of Best Western Hotels and Resorts, Australasia. The appointment follows Best Western International taking management control of the world-famous brand on June 1 from the Motel Federation of Australia.
AGE coming to Sydney in August
- MICE News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) at ICC Sydney will showcase the latest technologies and educational seminars during a three-day event in August when experts within the gaming industry will discuss a range of pertinent topics relating to all levels of the sector.
Sarawak to host TRiBE 2018 in Kuching
- MICE News
- Thursday, 19 July 2018
Sarawak will host the inaugural Business Events Tribal Meet known as TriBE 2018 in Kuching 24 August 2018 to drive digital transformation within the Business Events sector. Featuring keynote speakers including Corbin Ball and body-language expert Christian Chua, the event will also congregate the International Congress and Convention Association, Professional Convention Management Association, International Association of Professional Congress Organisers and Union of International Associations.
Australia's tourism spending hits record A$107.4bn
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Spending by tourists in Australia - both international and domestic - has soared to a record A$107.4 billion.
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