Travelodge to open 15 UK properties this year, 250 more to come
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 March 2017
Travelodge says it expects to open 15 new hotels across the UK in 2017, taking its network to 558 locations in the UK, Spain and Ireland.
Bristol Airport offers 'hidden disabilities' card
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 March 2017
The UK's Bristol Airport says it has worked with OCS Group, plus Dementia, Autism and Alzheimer charities to develop a 'hidden disabilities assistance card'.
UK airlines told to consider post-Brexit EU HQs
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 March 2017
European Union officials have told UK-based airlines to open headquarters in the EU and sell shares to EU nationals post Brexit if they want to continue to operate freely within the bloc.
New device ban doesn't eliminate the danger of an explosion or fire
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 March 2017
The new rules banning all large electronic items except mobile phones and medical equipment from passenger cabins on selected, direct US and UK-bound flights from North Africa and the Middle East has prompted questions on how airlines will address fire safety issues caused by placing devices with lithium ion batteries in aircraft holds.
American seeking China Southern stake?
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 March 2017
USA-based American Airlines is said to be considering investing US$200 million in China Southern Airlines, according to Bloomberg.
New business events voice for younger MICE professionals
- MICE News
- Thursday, 23 March 2017
A new network aimed at young professionals in the business events industry has launched.
Tourism playing key role in South Africa
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 March 2017
South African business and leisure tourism is being touted as a 'saviour' for the country's economy after nine million visitors arrived last year.
SITE and MPI join forces for forum
- MICE News
- Thursday, 23 March 2017
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) and Meeting Professionals International (MPI) have joined forces to provide the SITE + MPI Global Forum. The event will take place 12-14 January 2018 at Rome, Italy's five-star Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria.
US, UK ban large devices from cabins - but are they telling terrorists too much?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 22 March 2017
The UK is following the US with a ban on electronic devices carried as hand baggage on inbound direct services by airlines, though it has set different criteria - with whole countries selected instead of individual airports.
Dutch airports broke 70 million passenger barrier in 2016
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Dutch airports broke the 70 million passenger mark for the first time last year, up more than five million compared to 2015. Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport saw most of the increased number, 63.5 million or an increase of nine per cent compared to 2015.
UK government okays Norwegian for staff travel
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Europe's third-biggest budget carrier Norwegian has become a preferred airline for UK government business travel in a GBP1 million deal that means some 300,000 employees from 18 departments will use it on international flights from London, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester over the next two years.
2017 ACI Africa/World agm kicks off in Mauritius in October
Airports Council International (ACI) World will hold itsSwissotel Sydney re-launches Vitality Meetings
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Australia’s Swissôtel Sydney has re-launched its Vitality Meetings offering, featuring a new menu concept by executive chef Joshua Askew.
Exclusive to Swissôtel Sydney, the new offering features strategically-scheduled meal breaks for delegates to enjoy nutritious dishes.
