NSW exports set record in 2015-16
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 February 2017
New South Wales' exports hit a new record in 2015-16 (up A$3.1 billion), according to Australia's Trade by State and Territory 2015-16.
Australian govt offers disability grants to boost MICE participation
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 08 February 2017
The Australian government is offering grants of up to A$10,000 to assist people with disabilities to participate in nationally-focused, disability-related conferences held in Australia.
Etihad releases positive 2016 results
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 February 2017
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways reported sustained growth in 2016, helped by new aircraft and additional frequencies.
ITE hoping for uptick in buyer and visitor numbers as agents say 2017 outbound outlook is good
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 08 February 2017
Hong Kong’s travel agents report their outbound business grew four per cent in 2016 and statistics indicate growth is likely to be continued in 2017, according to TKS Exhibition Services, organisers of Hong Kong’s only travel fair (ITE, being held in June).
Accelya, Mercator to merge, compete with GDS?
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
Barcelona, Spain-based Accelya, which provides the airline industry with financial and commercial products and Dubai-based IT services firm Mercator plan to merge to create a “leading global technology-enabled solutions provider to airlines, travel agents and freight forwarders”.
Major airlines to meet Trump
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
Major US airline executives are to meet president Donald Trump this week and are expected to discuss air traffic control privatisation and further limitations on foreign air competition, particularly from Gulf airlines Emirates, Qastar and Etihad and low cost carriers such as Europe's Norwegian, Iceland's Wow and Malaysia's AirAsia X.
ALH acquires Worldhotels
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
Associated Luxury Hotels has acquired Worldhotels, which has a large presence in Asia Pacific.
Experts form ATM Policy Institute, pledge more competition
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
A group of industry players has come together to launch a debate about how the efficiency and performance of air traffic management (ATM) could be improved through greater market liberalisation.
Airlines might move away from Heathrow - IATA
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
Airlines could ditch flights from the UK's London Heathrow if landing charges increase to fund a third runway there, an industry boss has warned.
New low-cost carrier for Chile
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
A low cost carrier - Jetsmart, controlled by Indigo Partners - has launched in Chile, with plans for three Airbus A320s this year and another six in 2018.
Norwegian powers through January trough
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian says it carried more than 2.1 million passengers in January, an increase of 20 per cent year-on-year - primarily driven by international expansion.
Shee moves to PanPac
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
Sheena Shee has been appointed sales and marketing director for the recently-refurbished 486-room Pan Pacific Perth hotel, Western Australia.
Sheraton Grand Mirage sale completed
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
Chinese company Far East Consortium International Limited (FEC) and international partners The Star Entertainment Group and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises have completed the acquisition of the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, Australia.
