MCEC to be Australia’s biggest C&E space
- MICE News
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (MCEC’s) A$200 million expansion is close to completion and should open in two months.
Officials warn major Hawaii volcano eruption 'imminent'
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
The US Geological Survey has raised the alert level for Hawaii's Kilauea volcano from orange to red, meaning a "major volcanic eruption is imminent, under way, or suspected with hazardous activity both on the ground and in the air".
Asia, Middle East carriers top economy survey
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
A new Rome2Rio study that analysed 1.5 million or so economy-class prices from 200 airlines to find the world’s cheapest carriers says 24 of the top 30 international contenders are based in Asia or the Middle East.
Wow UK to India - is it worth it?
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
The first budget flights from the UK to India - priced from GBP149 one way and launching in December - have been announced by Iceland's Wow, but as the Telegraph media says, the real cost (compared to say, British Airways) isn't quite the bargain it first appears to be.
Delta says new US-Gulf agreements clear way for expansion
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
USA-based Delta Air Lines says it plans new international routes now Gulf carriers Emirates, Etihad and Qatar have resolved a dispute over allegedly-unfair competition.
Airline staff arrested after they claimed they could put explosives on planes
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
Nine USA airline staff at Dallas Fort Worth have been charged in connection with a conspiracy to smuggle drugs on commercial airlines.
Local ambassadors named for South Pacific women’s Pro-Am
- MICE News
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
At the South Pacific inaugural women’s international Pro-Am, Australians Sarah Kemp and Victoria Fricot will join NZ’s Phillis Meti as the event’s official ambassadors. The tournament will take place 21 - 24 May 2018.
International SOS releases Ramadan health tips for travellers and Muslims
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, International SOS is raising health and travel awareness among organisations around the world.
ICC Sydney wins two new awards
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 May 2018
The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has been awarded Best Public Building and Best Tourism and Leisure Development at the Property Council of Australia (PCA) and the Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.Held at the venue on Friday 11 May 2018, ICC Sydney received recognition and praise for its innovative design and placement at the epicentre of the A$3.4 billion redevelopment of the Darling Harbour precinct.
Record participation at second ITB China in Shanghai
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 May 2018
ITB China 2018 added 50 per cent more exhibition space this year to total 18,000 square metres, but it has sold out already.
With an expected attendee number of 15,000, more than 700 exhibitors from 80 countries and around 800 buyers are expected at the three-day B2B travel trade show.
Canberra Airport denies Qantas 'ransom' claim
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Australia's Canberra Airport managing director Stephen Byron has denied claims his airport held a Qantas Boeing 737-800 for ransom following a weather-forced diversion in March 2017.
Co-pilot 'sucked half-way out of cockpit window' at 32,000 feet
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 May 2018
The co-pilot of a Sichuan Airlines flight was almost sucked out of the plane after a cockpit windshield blew out on May 14.
Luxperience owner makes two senior appointments
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Sydney, Australia-based Diversified Communications, owner of Luxperience, has confirmed two key staff appointments, with Claire-Ann Leo heading up marketing and Tea Kezic leading the sales team.
MCEC to be Australia’s biggest C&E space
- MICE News
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (MCEC’s) A$200 million expansion is close to completion and should open in two months.
Officials warn major Hawaii volcano eruption 'imminent'
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
The US Geological Survey has raised the alert level for Hawaii's Kilauea volcano from orange to red, meaning a "major volcanic eruption is imminent, under way, or suspected with hazardous activity both on the ground and in the air".
Asia, Middle East carriers top economy survey
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
A new Rome2Rio study that analysed 1.5 million or so economy-class prices from 200 airlines to find the world’s cheapest carriers says 24 of the top 30 international contenders are based in Asia or the Middle East.
Wow UK to India - is it worth it?
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
The first budget flights from the UK to India - priced from GBP149 one way and launching in December - have been announced by Iceland's Wow, but as the Telegraph media says, the real cost (compared to say, British Airways) isn't quite the bargain it first appears to be.
Delta says new US-Gulf agreements clear way for expansion
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
USA-based Delta Air Lines says it plans new international routes now Gulf carriers Emirates, Etihad and Qatar have resolved a dispute over allegedly-unfair competition.
Airline staff arrested after they claimed they could put explosives on planes
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
Nine USA airline staff at Dallas Fort Worth have been charged in connection with a conspiracy to smuggle drugs on commercial airlines.
Local ambassadors named for South Pacific women’s Pro-Am
- MICE News
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
At the South Pacific inaugural women’s international Pro-Am, Australians Sarah Kemp and Victoria Fricot will join NZ’s Phillis Meti as the event’s official ambassadors. The tournament will take place 21 - 24 May 2018.
International SOS releases Ramadan health tips for travellers and Muslims
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 May 2018
Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, International SOS is raising health and travel awareness among organisations around the world.
ICC Sydney wins two new awards
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 May 2018
The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has been awarded Best Public Building and Best Tourism and Leisure Development at the Property Council of Australia (PCA) and the Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.Held at the venue on Friday 11 May 2018, ICC Sydney received recognition and praise for its innovative design and placement at the epicentre of the A$3.4 billion redevelopment of the Darling Harbour precinct.
Record participation at second ITB China in Shanghai
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 May 2018
ITB China 2018 added 50 per cent more exhibition space this year to total 18,000 square metres, but it has sold out already.
With an expected attendee number of 15,000, more than 700 exhibitors from 80 countries and around 800 buyers are expected at the three-day B2B travel trade show.
Canberra Airport denies Qantas 'ransom' claim
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Australia's Canberra Airport managing director Stephen Byron has denied claims his airport held a Qantas Boeing 737-800 for ransom following a weather-forced diversion in March 2017.
Co-pilot 'sucked half-way out of cockpit window' at 32,000 feet
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 May 2018
The co-pilot of a Sichuan Airlines flight was almost sucked out of the plane after a cockpit windshield blew out on May 14.
Luxperience owner makes two senior appointments
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Sydney, Australia-based Diversified Communications, owner of Luxperience, has confirmed two key staff appointments, with Claire-Ann Leo heading up marketing and Tea Kezic leading the sales team.
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