Demaël joins Sita in strategy role
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Jacques Demaël (right) has joined Sita as senior vice president Strategy and Business Support. Reporting directly to ceo Barbara Dalibard, Demaël will be based in Geneva, Switzerland.
He will be responsible for leading a transformation program to align the organisation, processes and skills to support the company's ambitions and will help define its technology and innovation roadmap.
Devotees set for HK timepiece fair Sept 5-9
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
There is still time to book travel to attend the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair.
Australian government ministers meet in China
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Australian federal, state and territory tourism ministers have jointly held a meeting in Beijing as authorities gear up for even further visitor growth.
Australian airports to fight proposed security upgrade
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Australian airports say proposed new security rules meaning long check-in queues could make them a prime target for terrorists.
Harvey leaves Houston airports closed
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Both of Houston's airports remained closed on Monday after flooding from tropical storm Harvey closed access roads.
Etihad inks Aerolineas code share
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has signed a code-share agreement with Latin America's Aerolineas Argentinas, meaning Etihad passengers will be able to fly from Rome and Madrid to Buenos Aires and on to other airports in the region.
Khosrowshahi steps in at Uber
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Uber's board of directors has selected Iran-born Expedia president and ceo Dara Khosrowshahi as Uber's next ceo.
Khosrowshahi has headed Expedia since 2005.
AirAsia considering new Philippines focus?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia Group ceo Tony Fernandes says the airline is considering expanding flights to and from Davao City, Philippines.
July totals show better A-P cabin results, says AAPA
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 August 2017
Preliminary traffic figures for July released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show moderate expansion in international air passenger markets, while international air cargo demand registered another month of solid growth.
TSA reviews air cargo security after Australia's 'narrow escape'
- BTN News
- Monday, 28 August 2017
The USA's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reviewing its screening procedures for cargo flown into and within the United States because of terrorism concerns.
Spanish unions plan 25 strikes as anti-tourism backlash grows
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 28 August 2017
Spanish unions are planning 25 separate 24-hour strikes in the country’s airports as part of an ongoing backlash against tourism.
Hurricane Harvey hammers Houston
- BTN News
- Monday, 28 August 2017
Both major airports in Houston, Texas, USA - George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport - were closed on the weekend after tropical storm Harvey caused extreme and widespread flooding.
Air transport associations call for rethink on EU border controls
- BTN News
- Monday, 28 August 2017
The imposition of a new regulation on border control checks by the European Union (regulation 458/2017) has caused significant delays to flights in Europe.
Demaël joins Sita in strategy role
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Jacques Demaël (right) has joined Sita as senior vice president Strategy and Business Support. Reporting directly to ceo Barbara Dalibard, Demaël will be based in Geneva, Switzerland.
He will be responsible for leading a transformation program to align the organisation, processes and skills to support the company's ambitions and will help define its technology and innovation roadmap.
Devotees set for HK timepiece fair Sept 5-9
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
There is still time to book travel to attend the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair.
Australian government ministers meet in China
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Australian federal, state and territory tourism ministers have jointly held a meeting in Beijing as authorities gear up for even further visitor growth.
Australian airports to fight proposed security upgrade
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Australian airports say proposed new security rules meaning long check-in queues could make them a prime target for terrorists.
Harvey leaves Houston airports closed
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Both of Houston's airports remained closed on Monday after flooding from tropical storm Harvey closed access roads.
Etihad inks Aerolineas code share
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has signed a code-share agreement with Latin America's Aerolineas Argentinas, meaning Etihad passengers will be able to fly from Rome and Madrid to Buenos Aires and on to other airports in the region.
Khosrowshahi steps in at Uber
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Uber's board of directors has selected Iran-born Expedia president and ceo Dara Khosrowshahi as Uber's next ceo.
Khosrowshahi has headed Expedia since 2005.
AirAsia considering new Philippines focus?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia Group ceo Tony Fernandes says the airline is considering expanding flights to and from Davao City, Philippines.
July totals show better A-P cabin results, says AAPA
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 August 2017
Preliminary traffic figures for July released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show moderate expansion in international air passenger markets, while international air cargo demand registered another month of solid growth.
TSA reviews air cargo security after Australia's 'narrow escape'
- BTN News
- Monday, 28 August 2017
The USA's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reviewing its screening procedures for cargo flown into and within the United States because of terrorism concerns.
Spanish unions plan 25 strikes as anti-tourism backlash grows
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 28 August 2017
Spanish unions are planning 25 separate 24-hour strikes in the country’s airports as part of an ongoing backlash against tourism.
Hurricane Harvey hammers Houston
- BTN News
- Monday, 28 August 2017
Both major airports in Houston, Texas, USA - George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport - were closed on the weekend after tropical storm Harvey caused extreme and widespread flooding.
Air transport associations call for rethink on EU border controls
- BTN News
- Monday, 28 August 2017
The imposition of a new regulation on border control checks by the European Union (regulation 458/2017) has caused significant delays to flights in Europe.
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