ITE Hong Kong releases survey findings, with 'green' options dominant
- MICE News
- Thursday, 01 March 2018

Asked which travel theme would enhance a MICE trip if incorporated in the planning, 64 per cent cited green tourism, while 52 per cent selected food and wine, followed by a cruise theme at 38 per cent, with volunteerism at 32 per cent and sports tourism at 27 per cent.
Global passenger traffic up 6.4pc in 2017
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 March 2018
Airports Council International (ACI) World reports global passenger traffic was up 5.7 per cent in December 2017 on a year over year basis.
Tasmania releases planners' guide
- MICE News
- Thursday, 01 March 2018
Australia’s Business Events Tasmania (BET) has released its latest Planners' Guide.
BET chief executive Stuart Nettlefold said: “Our Planners' Guide is a comprehensive resource showcasing the products and services available to business events within Tasmania. It provides an overview of the regions where events can be held and the resources available to help plan the event.
First A350 XWB enters ground test phase
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 March 2018

Airbus says the latest variant of the A350 XWB will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator Singapore Airlines later this year.
Crowne Plaza Adelaide to open in 2020 within Frome Central
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018

A deal signed by IHG and Kyren Group will see the 326-room Crowne Plaza Adelaide open in 2020 on Frome Street between
WA signs off regional air agreements
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Western Australia's regional communities of Carnarvon, Monkey Mia and the Northern Goldfields all will benefit from five-year agreements for regulated regular public transport (RPT) air services agreements signed between the WA State government, Regional Express (Rex) and Skippers Airlines separately.
Nikko returns to Indonesia with new Bali hotel
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Located some 15 kilometres from the International Airport Ngurah Rai at Tanjung Benoa, the resort offers188 guest rooms and suites decorated in a contemporary Balinese style, complemented by a selection of bars and restaurants, a lagoon swimming pool and spa.
Thales wins Australian airspace deal
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
France’s Thales has won a A$1.2 billion contract to bring Australia’s civil and military airspace under a single air traffic control system.
Transport chaos hits UK
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
The so-called 'Beast from the East' arctic weather already has brought heavy snow to the UK and Europe, with airlines including British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Japan Airlines and Aer Lingus cancelling flights.
'We want a billion passengers flying on SAF/avgas by 2025' - IATA
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
The International Air transport Association (IATA) wants one billion passengers to fly on flights powered by a mix of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025.
Delta told to expect trouble over NRA decision
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
The lieutenant governor in Georgia, USA has threatened to derail a proposed tax cut for Delta Air Lines after the carrier eliminated a discount fare program for the National Rifle Association (NRA) following a US school shooting last week.
ACI Worldwide and Travelport partner 'to beat fraud'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Travel IT firm Travelport has partnered with ACI Worldwide, which provides electronic banking and payment solutions, to deliver an anti-fraud system branded Travelport Authorize Plus.
Chiang wins Diners Club Lifetime Achievement award
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Part of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants program, the award is voted for by members of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, comprising over 300 members in the restaurant and culinary industries throughout Asia.
ITE Hong Kong releases survey findings, with 'green' options dominant
- MICE News
- Thursday, 01 March 2018

Asked which travel theme would enhance a MICE trip if incorporated in the planning, 64 per cent cited green tourism, while 52 per cent selected food and wine, followed by a cruise theme at 38 per cent, with volunteerism at 32 per cent and sports tourism at 27 per cent.
Global passenger traffic up 6.4pc in 2017
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 March 2018
Airports Council International (ACI) World reports global passenger traffic was up 5.7 per cent in December 2017 on a year over year basis.
Tasmania releases planners' guide
- MICE News
- Thursday, 01 March 2018
Australia’s Business Events Tasmania (BET) has released its latest Planners' Guide.
BET chief executive Stuart Nettlefold said: “Our Planners' Guide is a comprehensive resource showcasing the products and services available to business events within Tasmania. It provides an overview of the regions where events can be held and the resources available to help plan the event.
First A350 XWB enters ground test phase
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 March 2018

Airbus says the latest variant of the A350 XWB will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator Singapore Airlines later this year.
Crowne Plaza Adelaide to open in 2020 within Frome Central
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018

A deal signed by IHG and Kyren Group will see the 326-room Crowne Plaza Adelaide open in 2020 on Frome Street between
WA signs off regional air agreements
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Western Australia's regional communities of Carnarvon, Monkey Mia and the Northern Goldfields all will benefit from five-year agreements for regulated regular public transport (RPT) air services agreements signed between the WA State government, Regional Express (Rex) and Skippers Airlines separately.
Nikko returns to Indonesia with new Bali hotel
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Located some 15 kilometres from the International Airport Ngurah Rai at Tanjung Benoa, the resort offers188 guest rooms and suites decorated in a contemporary Balinese style, complemented by a selection of bars and restaurants, a lagoon swimming pool and spa.
Thales wins Australian airspace deal
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
France’s Thales has won a A$1.2 billion contract to bring Australia’s civil and military airspace under a single air traffic control system.
Transport chaos hits UK
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
The so-called 'Beast from the East' arctic weather already has brought heavy snow to the UK and Europe, with airlines including British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Japan Airlines and Aer Lingus cancelling flights.
'We want a billion passengers flying on SAF/avgas by 2025' - IATA
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
The International Air transport Association (IATA) wants one billion passengers to fly on flights powered by a mix of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025.
Delta told to expect trouble over NRA decision
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
The lieutenant governor in Georgia, USA has threatened to derail a proposed tax cut for Delta Air Lines after the carrier eliminated a discount fare program for the National Rifle Association (NRA) following a US school shooting last week.
ACI Worldwide and Travelport partner 'to beat fraud'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Travel IT firm Travelport has partnered with ACI Worldwide, which provides electronic banking and payment solutions, to deliver an anti-fraud system branded Travelport Authorize Plus.
Chiang wins Diners Club Lifetime Achievement award
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Part of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants program, the award is voted for by members of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, comprising over 300 members in the restaurant and culinary industries throughout Asia.