Ebola death count rises
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Another case of ebola has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with three victims confirmed dead.
AirAsia signs jv MoU for China
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Three companies - China Everbright Group, the Henan Working Group and AirAsia - have signed a joint venture Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new low-cost carrier based in China.
Amex report focuses on 'Australia for business'
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 May 2017
Cities within APAC make up the majority of the top 10 visiting Australia for business, with proximity playing a factor, according to the latest American Express Global Business Travel report.
Solomon Islands beats tourism targets
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 15 May 2017
Rounding out another positive 12 months for the Solomon Islands’ tourism fortunes, international visitation for the period January – December 2016 has surpassed set targets for the second year running.
Hemmann new gm at Nanuku Fiji
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 May 2017
Sascha Hemmann (left) has been appointed general manager Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji effective immediately.A German national, Hemmann’s career spans more than 23 years specialising in resort operations and management with stints at luxury properties in Europe, the Maldives, the Middle East, the United States, South East Asia and China.
Airlander 10 back in the skies
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 May 2017
The Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) Airlander 10 Airship is back in the air.
The GBP25 million vehicle, described as the world's largest aircraft, suffered cockpit damage in a heavy landing at Cardington Airfield in the UK's Midlands in August.
China considers airline privatisation
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 May 2017
The Chinese government is considering merging and privatising Air China and China Southern, according to reports by Bloomberg.
Scoot seeks US rights
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 May 2017
Singapore Airlines' budget subsidiary Scoot is planning to fly from Singapore to Athens in Greece from June and also has applied to US authorities for rights to fly from Singapore to Honolulu, Hawaii via Osaka, Japan.
Indian budget carriers consider long haul
- Health & Leisure
- Sunday, 14 May 2017
India's SpiceJet is looking at medium to long haul budget flights using wide body B787s to destinations including London, Birmingham, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Zurich - and government sources say other LCCs also are considering medium to long haul flights.
Amadeus moves into Indonesia
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 May 2017
Travel IT firm Amadeus is opening in Jakarta, Indonesia and will take over travel agency distribution sales and customer service from partner MF Permadi.
Emirates adds third Brisbane flight
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 12 May 2017
Dubai-based airline Emirates will introduce a third daily service from Dubai to Brisbane from 01 December 2017, complementing the carrier’s existing two daily services.
Fiji Airways marketing role for Cavaliere
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 May 2017
Marc Cavaliere has been appointed chief marketing officer for Fiji Airways. He joins the airline’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to the chief executive Andre Viljoen, and will be responsible for the new, dedicated global airline alliances and partnerships function, as well as all sales channels, marketing activities, and related commercial functions.
WCC 2020 goes to Muscat
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 May 2017
Muscat, Oman has been selected to host the World Cancer Congress (WCC) in 2020.
Ebola death count rises
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Another case of ebola has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with three victims confirmed dead.
AirAsia signs jv MoU for China
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Three companies - China Everbright Group, the Henan Working Group and AirAsia - have signed a joint venture Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new low-cost carrier based in China.
Amex report focuses on 'Australia for business'
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 May 2017
Cities within APAC make up the majority of the top 10 visiting Australia for business, with proximity playing a factor, according to the latest American Express Global Business Travel report.
Solomon Islands beats tourism targets
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 15 May 2017
Rounding out another positive 12 months for the Solomon Islands’ tourism fortunes, international visitation for the period January – December 2016 has surpassed set targets for the second year running.
Hemmann new gm at Nanuku Fiji
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 May 2017
Sascha Hemmann (left) has been appointed general manager Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji effective immediately.A German national, Hemmann’s career spans more than 23 years specialising in resort operations and management with stints at luxury properties in Europe, the Maldives, the Middle East, the United States, South East Asia and China.
Airlander 10 back in the skies
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 May 2017
The Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) Airlander 10 Airship is back in the air.
The GBP25 million vehicle, described as the world's largest aircraft, suffered cockpit damage in a heavy landing at Cardington Airfield in the UK's Midlands in August.
China considers airline privatisation
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 May 2017
The Chinese government is considering merging and privatising Air China and China Southern, according to reports by Bloomberg.
Scoot seeks US rights
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 May 2017
Singapore Airlines' budget subsidiary Scoot is planning to fly from Singapore to Athens in Greece from June and also has applied to US authorities for rights to fly from Singapore to Honolulu, Hawaii via Osaka, Japan.
Indian budget carriers consider long haul
- Health & Leisure
- Sunday, 14 May 2017
India's SpiceJet is looking at medium to long haul budget flights using wide body B787s to destinations including London, Birmingham, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Zurich - and government sources say other LCCs also are considering medium to long haul flights.
Amadeus moves into Indonesia
- BTN News
- Sunday, 14 May 2017
Travel IT firm Amadeus is opening in Jakarta, Indonesia and will take over travel agency distribution sales and customer service from partner MF Permadi.
Emirates adds third Brisbane flight
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 12 May 2017
Dubai-based airline Emirates will introduce a third daily service from Dubai to Brisbane from 01 December 2017, complementing the carrier’s existing two daily services.
Fiji Airways marketing role for Cavaliere
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 May 2017
Marc Cavaliere has been appointed chief marketing officer for Fiji Airways. He joins the airline’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to the chief executive Andre Viljoen, and will be responsible for the new, dedicated global airline alliances and partnerships function, as well as all sales channels, marketing activities, and related commercial functions.
WCC 2020 goes to Muscat
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 May 2017
Muscat, Oman has been selected to host the World Cancer Congress (WCC) in 2020.
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