Captain Cook adds to HOHO Sydney Harbour options
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
Australia’s Captain Cook Cruises Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer has extended its 24-hour pass to a two-day pass and now stops at 11 destinations, adding Barangaroo and ICC Sydney to the itinerary, plus direct fast ferry services between Manly and the city.The Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer hops from one Sydney Harbour attraction to another, with up to 80 departures each day.
Strong demand for SE Asian tour product
- MICE News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has pledged to make the the 2018 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Chiang Mai an organisational success, especially the Travex buyer-seller format*, where millions of dollars of business is transacted annually.Rohingya Muslims… An international plea for humanity
- BTN News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
The world receives many appeals and pleas to help the displaced, but recently, media have been deluged by allegations that Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims face persecution, deportation and displacement.
ICCA/BestCities Incredible Impacts grants applications close soon
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 06 September 2017
Submission for entries closes in just over two weeks for the ICCA and BestCities Incredible Impacts Grant Program.
Aviation increasing IT adoption, with US$33bn on the table this year
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 06 September 2017
Airlines and airports are expected to spend nearly US$33 billion on IT this year. Top of the agenda for chief information officers at both airlines and airports are investments in cyber security and cloud services. In addition, they are prioritising investments in passenger self-service, according to a new study by Sita.
Tourism Australia makes Board changes
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Tourism Australia has confirmed changes to its Board of Directors.
Existing member Bob East will take up the position of chair.
Edinburgh boosts Rewards reach
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Scotland’s capital is building on the success of its innovative Edinburgh Rewards scheme for delegates, with the launch of a new mobile-responsive web site for Edinburgh’s business tourism visitors. In a project managed by Marketing Edinburgh, Edinburgh Rewards curates around 100 exclusive delegate offers at any one time from a diverse range of restaurants, bars, retailers and attractions.
International visitor spend tops A$40 billion in Australia
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Spending by international tourists visiting Australia has exceeding A$40 billion for the first time.
Korean places 747-8I on Australian route
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Korean Air has become the first airline to operate the Boeing 747-8I passenger jet to Australia, touching down in Sydney Saturday September 2 from Seoul Incheon.
JAL introduces Melbourne service
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched B787-8 non-stop Melbourne, Australia-Tokyo (Narita) flights.
Virgin Australia adds Hong Kong lounge
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Virgin Australia passengers at Hong Kong International Airport are now able to use alliance partner Hong Kong Airlines' new Club Autus lounge on the seventh floor of the Midfield Concourse.
China Southern starts marketing London-Cairns route
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
China Southern Airlines is adding Cairns, Australia to its existing four Australian destinations Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide and will market flights to the Queensland city to the UK market.
Diners joins GTMC
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
The Guild of Travel Management Companies (GTMC) has welcomed Diners Club as an industry partner.
Captain Cook adds to HOHO Sydney Harbour options
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
Australia’s Captain Cook Cruises Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer has extended its 24-hour pass to a two-day pass and now stops at 11 destinations, adding Barangaroo and ICC Sydney to the itinerary, plus direct fast ferry services between Manly and the city.The Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer hops from one Sydney Harbour attraction to another, with up to 80 departures each day.
Strong demand for SE Asian tour product
- MICE News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has pledged to make the the 2018 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Chiang Mai an organisational success, especially the Travex buyer-seller format*, where millions of dollars of business is transacted annually.Rohingya Muslims… An international plea for humanity
- BTN News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
The world receives many appeals and pleas to help the displaced, but recently, media have been deluged by allegations that Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims face persecution, deportation and displacement.
ICCA/BestCities Incredible Impacts grants applications close soon
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 06 September 2017
Submission for entries closes in just over two weeks for the ICCA and BestCities Incredible Impacts Grant Program.
Aviation increasing IT adoption, with US$33bn on the table this year
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 06 September 2017
Airlines and airports are expected to spend nearly US$33 billion on IT this year. Top of the agenda for chief information officers at both airlines and airports are investments in cyber security and cloud services. In addition, they are prioritising investments in passenger self-service, according to a new study by Sita.
Tourism Australia makes Board changes
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Tourism Australia has confirmed changes to its Board of Directors.
Existing member Bob East will take up the position of chair.
Edinburgh boosts Rewards reach
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Scotland’s capital is building on the success of its innovative Edinburgh Rewards scheme for delegates, with the launch of a new mobile-responsive web site for Edinburgh’s business tourism visitors. In a project managed by Marketing Edinburgh, Edinburgh Rewards curates around 100 exclusive delegate offers at any one time from a diverse range of restaurants, bars, retailers and attractions.
International visitor spend tops A$40 billion in Australia
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Spending by international tourists visiting Australia has exceeding A$40 billion for the first time.
Korean places 747-8I on Australian route
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Korean Air has become the first airline to operate the Boeing 747-8I passenger jet to Australia, touching down in Sydney Saturday September 2 from Seoul Incheon.
JAL introduces Melbourne service
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched B787-8 non-stop Melbourne, Australia-Tokyo (Narita) flights.
Virgin Australia adds Hong Kong lounge
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Virgin Australia passengers at Hong Kong International Airport are now able to use alliance partner Hong Kong Airlines' new Club Autus lounge on the seventh floor of the Midfield Concourse.
China Southern starts marketing London-Cairns route
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
China Southern Airlines is adding Cairns, Australia to its existing four Australian destinations Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide and will market flights to the Queensland city to the UK market.
Diners joins GTMC
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2017
The Guild of Travel Management Companies (GTMC) has welcomed Diners Club as an industry partner.
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