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China fines Emirates

BTN News
Monday, 19 June 2017
The Civil Aviation Administration of China for Xinjiang and central and southern China has hit Dubai-based Emirates with a fine of CNY29,000 (US$4,270) for allegedly violating air safety. It also has banned the carrier from adding new routes to China for six months.

Government support tipped to boost BBTF’s future

MICE News
Friday, 16 June 2017
Indonesia’s Bali and Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) set new participation numbers for buyers and sellers at the 2017 event, held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre.
 
The three-day show attracted 196 international buyers who met with 188 sellers - mainly accommodation, product and destination suppliers - from Bali, neighbouring islands and unique destinations including Lombok, Flores (one of the homes to the famous Komodo dragons) Lake Toba, Toraja and Wakatobi.

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June 29 webinar from Travelport’s new Digital vp

MICE News
Friday, 16 June 2017
Ailsa Brown has been appointed Travelport Digital  vice president, Asia Pacific.
Having led Travelport’s sales and commercial strategy in the region for many years, Brown will play a key role in maximising new opportunities and promoting mobile engagement solutions for travel brands across Asia Pacific.

Brisbane to host 2020 Fluid Mechanics meet

BTN News
Friday, 16 June 2017
Brisbane, Australia will host the 22nd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference in 2020.
The conference will be held early in December on four days at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and The University of Queensland (UQ), attracting up to 450 participants and generating around A$1.1 million in economic impact for Brisbane.

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Las Vegas Convention Center okayed for expansion

MICE News
Friday, 16 June 2017
Expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center in the USA has been given the go ahead.

The LVCCD expansion and renovation will be completed in phases with a projected completion date of 2023. 

Phase 1 will be the construction of the new 1.4 million sq.ft expansion with 600,000 sq.ft of exhibit space and accompanying meeting rooms and support space.

Read more ...

IBA warns lessees of re-delivery problems

BTN News
Friday, 16 June 2017
UK-based business consultancy IBA says more than 2,000 A320-200 and B737-800 re-deliveries will take place over the next five years, raising questions over the preparedness of the industry.

Sustainable growth target for Thailand

MICE News
Friday, 16 June 2017

Thailand is looking to create more sustainable growth in the MICE sector following the country’s boost in ICCA rankings and a survey showing some 360 major meetings and trade shows from June to December.

The Thai Convention and Exhibition Bureau regards about three quarters of these as being of “international scale”.  

Pictured: Australian PCOs in Chiang Mai

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American backflips on B737 economy seats

BTN News
Thursday, 15 June 2017

American Airlines has backtracked on an earlier decision to add seats on its new Boeing 737 Max jets by reducing the space between some seats in economy class from 31 to 29 inches. American now will offer a standard (if tight) 30 inches of legroom in its B737 Max economy class.

China fines Emirates

BTN News
Monday, 19 June 2017
The Civil Aviation Administration of China for Xinjiang and central and southern China has hit Dubai-based Emirates with a fine of CNY29,000 (US$4,270) for allegedly violating air safety. It also has banned the carrier from adding new routes to China for six months.

Government support tipped to boost BBTF’s future

MICE News
Friday, 16 June 2017
Indonesia’s Bali and Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) set new participation numbers for buyers and sellers at the 2017 event, held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre.
 
The three-day show attracted 196 international buyers who met with 188 sellers - mainly accommodation, product and destination suppliers - from Bali, neighbouring islands and unique destinations including Lombok, Flores (one of the homes to the famous Komodo dragons) Lake Toba, Toraja and Wakatobi.

Read more ...

June 29 webinar from Travelport’s new Digital vp

MICE News
Friday, 16 June 2017
Ailsa Brown has been appointed Travelport Digital  vice president, Asia Pacific.
Having led Travelport’s sales and commercial strategy in the region for many years, Brown will play a key role in maximising new opportunities and promoting mobile engagement solutions for travel brands across Asia Pacific.

Brisbane to host 2020 Fluid Mechanics meet

BTN News
Friday, 16 June 2017
Brisbane, Australia will host the 22nd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference in 2020.
The conference will be held early in December on four days at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and The University of Queensland (UQ), attracting up to 450 participants and generating around A$1.1 million in economic impact for Brisbane.

Read more ...

Las Vegas Convention Center okayed for expansion

MICE News
Friday, 16 June 2017
Expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center in the USA has been given the go ahead.

The LVCCD expansion and renovation will be completed in phases with a projected completion date of 2023. 

Phase 1 will be the construction of the new 1.4 million sq.ft expansion with 600,000 sq.ft of exhibit space and accompanying meeting rooms and support space.

Read more ...

IBA warns lessees of re-delivery problems

BTN News
Friday, 16 June 2017
UK-based business consultancy IBA says more than 2,000 A320-200 and B737-800 re-deliveries will take place over the next five years, raising questions over the preparedness of the industry.

Sustainable growth target for Thailand

MICE News
Friday, 16 June 2017

Thailand is looking to create more sustainable growth in the MICE sector following the country’s boost in ICCA rankings and a survey showing some 360 major meetings and trade shows from June to December.

The Thai Convention and Exhibition Bureau regards about three quarters of these as being of “international scale”.  

Pictured: Australian PCOs in Chiang Mai

Read more ...

American backflips on B737 economy seats

BTN News
Thursday, 15 June 2017

American Airlines has backtracked on an earlier decision to add seats on its new Boeing 737 Max jets by reducing the space between some seats in economy class from 31 to 29 inches. American now will offer a standard (if tight) 30 inches of legroom in its B737 Max economy class.