Olympia to host Vision 2017
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Vision 2017, an exhibition centred around materials innovations, technological insight and architectural and design evolution, will take place at Olympia London 06-07 June 2017.
Consumer NZ launches 'sneakyfees' petition against, you guessed it, hidden charges
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 15 March 2017
New Zealand consumers could be paying A$68 million each year in extra fees retailers are adding to the advertised price of goods and services.
Two-month Australian schedule for Queen Elizabeth in 2019
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Cunard has released details of its 2019 international cruise program, featuring a two month season in Australia for its liner Queen Elizabeth.
International visitor spending hits A$39.1bn in Australia
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 March 2017
The International Visitor Survey for the 2016 calendar year shows spending by international visitors in Australia reached an record A$39.1 billion last year.
Monarch cuts travel agents out of upgrade deal
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 March 2017
UK carrier Monarch is offering a limited number of free upgrades to customers who book direct and not via a travel agent.
New carrier Kair Air opts for Airbus metal
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 March 2017
A new South Korean budget carrier, Kair Airlines, has ordered eight Airbus A320 worth around US$792 million at list prices.
Cox moves to president role at CSHAE
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Stacy Cox (right) is the new president of the Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE).
Cox was appointed ahead of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace event in the Bahamas.
ACI gets involved in ICAO security meet
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Airports Council International (ACI) will collaborate with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on its Global Aviation Security Symposium (AVSEC2017) taking place 12–14 September 2017 in Montreal, Canada.
TAS opens first overseas office
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Australian association management company The Association Specialists (TAS) has opened an office in Singapore to meet increased demand for Association Management in the region. It is TAS' first office outside Australia.
UK government to cut home-share tax breaks?
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 14 March 2017
UK homeowners who let their spare rooms to holidaymakers using firms like Airbnb* could be taxed on more of their rental income under new government plans.
Storm causes US flights havoc
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 14 March 2017
US airlines have cancelled nearly 4,000 north-east flights scheduled to depart Tuesday ahead of a late-winter snow storm.
Etihad Aviation opens Serbian customer service centre
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Aviation Group has opened a 'shared services' customer service centre at the Airport City business park in New Belgrade, Serbia that over time will employ about 650-700 staff.
Rezdy expands into US market
- BTN News
- Saturday, 11 March 2017
Rezdy, the Australian online distribution platform for tours, activities and attractions, is opening a US office in Las Vegas.
