Marriott to add 40 hotels this year
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 February 2018
International hotel chain Marriott International says it will add 40 new hotels across its luxury brands to take its totals to 422 properties in more than 60 countries by the end of 2018.
Qatar limits lounge access to 'original class of ticket'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Doha-based Qatar Airways says passengers who upgrade their tickets using frequent flier miles will from now on only have airport lounge access appropriate to their original class of travel.
Crosswinds hit Ryanair - again
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is back in dispute territory and has warned of possible Easter strikes because it has refused to give in to pilots' 'laughable' demands.
UK flights cancelled as freeze hits
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Airlines have cancelled dozens of flights as a big freeze hits much of Britain.
Ryanair adds Jordan services
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is to launch 14 routes to and from the Middle East airports of Jordan's Amman and Aqaba airports later this year.
New campaign from VisitBritain
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
UK inbound body VisitBritain is launching a new global campaign ‘I Travel For…’ that uses short films and story-telling to highlight unexpected experiences and less-well-known destinations in the country.
Qantas in long-haul jet lag initiative
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
Ahead of launching the first non-stop service between Australia and Europe in March, Australia's Qantas is working with scientists to find ways to limit jet lag on the 17-hour flight.
Qantas, BA expand code share
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
Australia's Qantas Frequent Flyer members will be able to earn extra frequent flyer points aboard British Airways flights in Europe after the two oneworld marketing alliance airlines expanded their code-share partnership.
Meetings and Events Industry Awards entries closing soon
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
The Meetings and Events Association of Australia is reminding businesses that entries close for the 2017 Industry Awards at 17.00hrs (AEDT) on Wednesday 14 February.
KrisFlyer in blockchain release
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
The SIA Group’s KrisFlyer frequent-flyer program is to launch a blockchain-based airline loyalty digital wallet capability that will use KrisFlyer miles to enable everyday spending at retail partners.
Pitcairn aims for Dark Sky Sanctuary ranking
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
The remote Pitcairn Islands aim to become an official 'Dark Sky Sanctuary’ in 2018.Currently, there are only three locations on earth deemed a 'Dark Sky Sanctuary', a designation that is key in the world of Astro Tourism.
AFA and AGHA to partner
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
The Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA) and the Australian Gift and Homewares Association (AGHA) are to partner to deliver new industry events and upscale existing events across Australia.
Infrastructure challenges at airports 'need urgent attention' - IATA
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for urgent attention to address infrastructure challenges in order to secure the industry’s future.
Marriott to add 40 hotels this year
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 February 2018
International hotel chain Marriott International says it will add 40 new hotels across its luxury brands to take its totals to 422 properties in more than 60 countries by the end of 2018.
Qatar limits lounge access to 'original class of ticket'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Doha-based Qatar Airways says passengers who upgrade their tickets using frequent flier miles will from now on only have airport lounge access appropriate to their original class of travel.
Crosswinds hit Ryanair - again
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is back in dispute territory and has warned of possible Easter strikes because it has refused to give in to pilots' 'laughable' demands.
UK flights cancelled as freeze hits
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Airlines have cancelled dozens of flights as a big freeze hits much of Britain.
Ryanair adds Jordan services
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is to launch 14 routes to and from the Middle East airports of Jordan's Amman and Aqaba airports later this year.
New campaign from VisitBritain
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
UK inbound body VisitBritain is launching a new global campaign ‘I Travel For…’ that uses short films and story-telling to highlight unexpected experiences and less-well-known destinations in the country.
Qantas in long-haul jet lag initiative
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
Ahead of launching the first non-stop service between Australia and Europe in March, Australia's Qantas is working with scientists to find ways to limit jet lag on the 17-hour flight.
Qantas, BA expand code share
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
Australia's Qantas Frequent Flyer members will be able to earn extra frequent flyer points aboard British Airways flights in Europe after the two oneworld marketing alliance airlines expanded their code-share partnership.
Meetings and Events Industry Awards entries closing soon
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
The Meetings and Events Association of Australia is reminding businesses that entries close for the 2017 Industry Awards at 17.00hrs (AEDT) on Wednesday 14 February.
KrisFlyer in blockchain release
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
The SIA Group’s KrisFlyer frequent-flyer program is to launch a blockchain-based airline loyalty digital wallet capability that will use KrisFlyer miles to enable everyday spending at retail partners.
Pitcairn aims for Dark Sky Sanctuary ranking
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
The remote Pitcairn Islands aim to become an official 'Dark Sky Sanctuary’ in 2018.Currently, there are only three locations on earth deemed a 'Dark Sky Sanctuary', a designation that is key in the world of Astro Tourism.
AFA and AGHA to partner
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
The Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA) and the Australian Gift and Homewares Association (AGHA) are to partner to deliver new industry events and upscale existing events across Australia.
Infrastructure challenges at airports 'need urgent attention' - IATA
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for urgent attention to address infrastructure challenges in order to secure the industry’s future.
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