Hannaford appointed head of marketing at AccorHotels NZ
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 June 2017
Kerrie Hannaford (left) has been appointed Auckland-based director of Sales and Marketing, New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia for AccorHotels New Zealand.She replaces Sonya Rossiter, who has relocated to AccorHotels Singapore office in a newly-created role, joining the Accor Plus team.
Airbnb to leverage Luxury Retreats
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Accommodation alternative Airbnb reportedly will launch a new premium service that is more like a hotel product, according to Bloomberg, using vacation rental service Luxury Retreats, which it acquired earlier this year.
Wheatley wins top Australasian Delta-Virgin role
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Delta Air Lines has appointed Clare Wheatley general manager – Australia and NZ and Virgin Australia Joint Venture (JV). Wheatley will serve as lead for the JV as the two carriers collaborate across the commercial spectrum in marketing, loyalty, network, revenue management and sales. In her expanded role, Wheatley will spend part of her time co-located at Virgin Australia’s headquarters.
Bali Niksoma adds combo deals
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Indonesia’s Bali Niksoma Boutique Beach Resort has added special combination offers for hotel guests.These include The Bali Leisure Package with a seven-night stay in a Superior Room, airport transfers, eight-hour Bali day tour, buffet breakfast, one lunch and one dinner and two 60-minutes massages for stays between 07 January and 21 December 2017, a Spa and Tea package for IDR310,000 per person; Spa and Lunch combination package for IDR310,000 per person or Spa and Dinner package for IDR 355,000 per person. Conditions apply. Subject to availability.
Entrepreneurs have to overcome many obstacles to succeed in travel - study
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
The UK’s University of Surrey research into entrepreneurs starting work in tourism has found, in some of the first analysis undertaken, they have to use initiative and hard work – and often work for nothing – to overcome barriers to setting up their innovation. GBT buys UK event management firm
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has inked a deal to acquire Banks Sadler, an international event management agency headquartered in London.
City of Sydney in charities initiative
- MICE News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Australia's City of Sydney council is to partner with three major charities for its biggest annual events to help raise funds to improve the lives of children with special needs and disabilities, advocate for children’s rights and provide services for the vision impaired.Jetstar wins extra Bali seats to allow up-gauging
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Plans by Jetstar to up-gauge the aircraft type used on its Perth/Bali route from September 13 have been brought closer to fruition through the allocation by the International Air Services Commission of an extra 100 seats weekly.
Ryanair 'could take over' at Alitalia
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Irish budget airline Ryanair is interested in taking a stake in Italy's Alitalia - but only if administrators of the failed carrier complete four key reform steps.
Qantas puts partners on line for points redemption
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Qantas Frequent Flyer members will soon be able to use their frequent flyer points to book reward flights with Malaysia Airlines, Japan Airlines and China Eastern via the Qantas web site.
Wearable tech could be worth US$57.7bn by 2022
- MICE News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
The growth of wearable technologies is revolutionising the way people connect through smart devices, and also impacting the fashion industry.
Bali InterContinental launches Executive Meeting package
- MICE News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Bali’s InterContinental Resort has launched a new Executive Meeting package backed by a team of highly-trained, professional staff.
The package is described as a comprehensive bespoke service including state-of-the-art audio-visual and PA equipment.
Pacific Upper Airspace ATC contract renewed
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
New Zealand has renewed its contract with the Cook Islands, Kingdom of Tonga, Samoa and Niue to provide air traffic control services.
Hannaford appointed head of marketing at AccorHotels NZ
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 June 2017
Kerrie Hannaford (left) has been appointed Auckland-based director of Sales and Marketing, New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia for AccorHotels New Zealand.She replaces Sonya Rossiter, who has relocated to AccorHotels Singapore office in a newly-created role, joining the Accor Plus team.
Airbnb to leverage Luxury Retreats
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Accommodation alternative Airbnb reportedly will launch a new premium service that is more like a hotel product, according to Bloomberg, using vacation rental service Luxury Retreats, which it acquired earlier this year.
Wheatley wins top Australasian Delta-Virgin role
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Delta Air Lines has appointed Clare Wheatley general manager – Australia and NZ and Virgin Australia Joint Venture (JV). Wheatley will serve as lead for the JV as the two carriers collaborate across the commercial spectrum in marketing, loyalty, network, revenue management and sales. In her expanded role, Wheatley will spend part of her time co-located at Virgin Australia’s headquarters.
Bali Niksoma adds combo deals
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Indonesia’s Bali Niksoma Boutique Beach Resort has added special combination offers for hotel guests.These include The Bali Leisure Package with a seven-night stay in a Superior Room, airport transfers, eight-hour Bali day tour, buffet breakfast, one lunch and one dinner and two 60-minutes massages for stays between 07 January and 21 December 2017, a Spa and Tea package for IDR310,000 per person; Spa and Lunch combination package for IDR310,000 per person or Spa and Dinner package for IDR 355,000 per person. Conditions apply. Subject to availability.
Entrepreneurs have to overcome many obstacles to succeed in travel - study
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
The UK’s University of Surrey research into entrepreneurs starting work in tourism has found, in some of the first analysis undertaken, they have to use initiative and hard work – and often work for nothing – to overcome barriers to setting up their innovation. GBT buys UK event management firm
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has inked a deal to acquire Banks Sadler, an international event management agency headquartered in London.
City of Sydney in charities initiative
- MICE News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Australia's City of Sydney council is to partner with three major charities for its biggest annual events to help raise funds to improve the lives of children with special needs and disabilities, advocate for children’s rights and provide services for the vision impaired.Jetstar wins extra Bali seats to allow up-gauging
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Plans by Jetstar to up-gauge the aircraft type used on its Perth/Bali route from September 13 have been brought closer to fruition through the allocation by the International Air Services Commission of an extra 100 seats weekly.
Ryanair 'could take over' at Alitalia
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Irish budget airline Ryanair is interested in taking a stake in Italy's Alitalia - but only if administrators of the failed carrier complete four key reform steps.
Qantas puts partners on line for points redemption
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Qantas Frequent Flyer members will soon be able to use their frequent flyer points to book reward flights with Malaysia Airlines, Japan Airlines and China Eastern via the Qantas web site.
Wearable tech could be worth US$57.7bn by 2022
- MICE News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
The growth of wearable technologies is revolutionising the way people connect through smart devices, and also impacting the fashion industry.
Bali InterContinental launches Executive Meeting package
- MICE News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
Bali’s InterContinental Resort has launched a new Executive Meeting package backed by a team of highly-trained, professional staff.
The package is described as a comprehensive bespoke service including state-of-the-art audio-visual and PA equipment.
Pacific Upper Airspace ATC contract renewed
- BTN News
- Thursday, 29 June 2017
New Zealand has renewed its contract with the Cook Islands, Kingdom of Tonga, Samoa and Niue to provide air traffic control services.
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