Alabaster takes gm role at Brisbane Convention Bureau
- MICE News
- Monday, 15 January 2018
Juliet Alabaster has been promoted to general manager of the Brisbane Convention Bureau, Australia.
MPI in Netherlands move
- MICE News
- Monday, 15 January 2018
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and its MPI Netherlands chapter plan to collaborate on next year’s European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC).
Rex wins more WA routes
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 January 2018
Regional Express Airlines (Rex) will serve Western Australia's Carnarvon and Shark Bay residents from Perth next financial year under a five-year deed of agreement with the State.
Ryanair introduces new cabin bag policy
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 January 2018
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is introducing a new cabin bag policy from 15 January.
Until now, passengers have been able to bring on a small bag (a handbag or laptop bag that fits under the seat) as well as a small wheelie bag or mini suitcase, as long as it fits size restrictions.
Rio inks IAPCO deal
- MICE News
- Saturday, 13 January 2018
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) and the Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau have signed a collaboration deal.
Cher to headline Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Party
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 January 2018
Organisers of Australia’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have confirmed singer Cher will headline the Official 2018 Mardi Gras Party, Saturday 03 March, 2018.
More buyers attend early 2018 Hong Kong fairs
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 January 2018
Some 2,940 exhibitors from around the world participated in the Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair, Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and Hong Kong International Stationery Fairs that have just ended.Together with the Hong Kong International Licensing Show, which closed Wednesday, the first four fairs organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) this year attracted around 126,000 buyers, up around six per cent over the previous year.
Scaillet wins twin ceo roles
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 January 2018
Didier Scaillet (pictured) has been appointed ceo of both the Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) and the SITE Foundation.A MICE industry veteran, he started his career working for one of the first association management companies in Europe, becoming a business partner.
November passenger figures rose eight pc - IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says global passenger traffic results for November 2017 showed continued robust demand.
Sheremetyevo adds security scanners
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2018
Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport has had security scanners installed at its new passenger Terminal B and Cargo Complex LLC (‘Moscow Cargo’).
US advises against some travel to Mexico
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 12 January 2018
The US government has issued a travel advisory for increased caution in Mexico due to crime.
Some areas have increased risk.
Los Angeles reports seventh record year
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 12 January 2018
Los Angeles, USA welcomed 48.3 million visitors in 2017 — an increase of more than two per cent over 2016, marking the seventh consecutive year of record-breaking tourism growth.
Scoot opens Berlin flights
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 11 January 2018
Singapore-based Scoot has launched ticket sales to its third long-haul destination of Berlin, Germany.
The flights are scheduled to commence 20 June 2018 and promotional fares from Australia start at A$379 (ex Perth) one way, including taxes (bags and food extra). Ex Melbourne and Sydney A$439 (bags and food extra), or Gold Coast A$429 one way (bags and food extra).
Alabaster takes gm role at Brisbane Convention Bureau
- MICE News
- Monday, 15 January 2018
Juliet Alabaster has been promoted to general manager of the Brisbane Convention Bureau, Australia.
MPI in Netherlands move
- MICE News
- Monday, 15 January 2018
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and its MPI Netherlands chapter plan to collaborate on next year’s European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC).
Rex wins more WA routes
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 January 2018
Regional Express Airlines (Rex) will serve Western Australia's Carnarvon and Shark Bay residents from Perth next financial year under a five-year deed of agreement with the State.
Ryanair introduces new cabin bag policy
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 January 2018
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is introducing a new cabin bag policy from 15 January.
Until now, passengers have been able to bring on a small bag (a handbag or laptop bag that fits under the seat) as well as a small wheelie bag or mini suitcase, as long as it fits size restrictions.
Rio inks IAPCO deal
- MICE News
- Saturday, 13 January 2018
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) and the Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau have signed a collaboration deal.
Cher to headline Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Party
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 January 2018
Organisers of Australia’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have confirmed singer Cher will headline the Official 2018 Mardi Gras Party, Saturday 03 March, 2018.
More buyers attend early 2018 Hong Kong fairs
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 January 2018
Some 2,940 exhibitors from around the world participated in the Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair, Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and Hong Kong International Stationery Fairs that have just ended.Together with the Hong Kong International Licensing Show, which closed Wednesday, the first four fairs organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) this year attracted around 126,000 buyers, up around six per cent over the previous year.
Scaillet wins twin ceo roles
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 January 2018
Didier Scaillet (pictured) has been appointed ceo of both the Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) and the SITE Foundation.A MICE industry veteran, he started his career working for one of the first association management companies in Europe, becoming a business partner.
November passenger figures rose eight pc - IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says global passenger traffic results for November 2017 showed continued robust demand.
Sheremetyevo adds security scanners
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2018
Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport has had security scanners installed at its new passenger Terminal B and Cargo Complex LLC (‘Moscow Cargo’).
US advises against some travel to Mexico
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 12 January 2018
The US government has issued a travel advisory for increased caution in Mexico due to crime.
Some areas have increased risk.
Los Angeles reports seventh record year
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 12 January 2018
Los Angeles, USA welcomed 48.3 million visitors in 2017 — an increase of more than two per cent over 2016, marking the seventh consecutive year of record-breaking tourism growth.
Scoot opens Berlin flights
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 11 January 2018
Singapore-based Scoot has launched ticket sales to its third long-haul destination of Berlin, Germany.
The flights are scheduled to commence 20 June 2018 and promotional fares from Australia start at A$379 (ex Perth) one way, including taxes (bags and food extra). Ex Melbourne and Sydney A$439 (bags and food extra), or Gold Coast A$429 one way (bags and food extra).
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