Big data summit returns to Singapore
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 January 2017
The Big Data and Analytics Innovation Summit, organised by Innovation Enterprise, is returning to Singapore 01-02 March at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel.
Upgraded Metro Aspire well-placed for success
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 January 2017
Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney, Australia has completed a full-scale multi-million dollar refurbishment, designed to capitalise on the growing demand for accommodation with the opening of ICC Sydney, the new convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct.
All guest rooms, public areas and restaurant have been upgraded to four-star standard.
DoT wants providers to disclose checked bag fees
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 January 2017
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) is proposing airlines and ticket agents must disclose to consumers the fees for a first checked bag, a second checked bag, and a carry-on bag when providing airfare information.
US airlines set cancellations record
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 January 2017
US airlines report they cancelled 0.29 per cent of their scheduled domestic flights in November 2016, the lowest for any of the 263 months with comparable records beginning in January 1995, and below the previous low of 0.33 per cent in September 2016, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR). The reporting carriers cancelled 1.0 per cent of their flights in both November 2015 and October 2016.
Australia keeps door open for new MH370 search
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 January 2017
The Australian government says it has not ruled out a future underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
American lounge changes to hit partners
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 January 2017
American Airlines is revamping its USA airport lounges and the change may mean fewer access lounge options for its own and partners' frequent flier members.
Malaysia Airlines to keep flying to Australia
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 January 2017
Malaysia Airlines has confirmed it will continue to fly to Perth - and its other Australian destinations - despite plans by Tourism Malaysia to close its office in the Western Australian capital.
Russian security team leaves Egypt
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 January 2017
A Russian security team has left Egypt after a six-day visit to inspect security at Egypt's Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh airports with a view to resuming direct flights between the two countries.
Dubai Business Events boosts numbers by 79pc in its 'best year'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 18 January 2017
The number of future business events secured by Dubai Business Events increased by 79 per cent in 2016 compared to 2015, with an estimated economic impact of close to AED400 million.
Ryanair boosts Stansted services, adds flights on existing routes
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 18 January 2017
As airlines make contingency plans to counter any negative 'UK exiting the EU' (Brexit) effects, Irish budget carrier Ryanair has announced more flights on existing routes and new services to nine destinations from London Stansted airport that it hopes will take its passenger totals to in excess of 20 million a year.
WTTC launches ‘sustainable tourism development’ declaration
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 18 January 2017
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its Declaration for the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, expressing the organisation’s full commitment to the priorities of the year and setting out its vision of how to maximise the contribution of Travel & Tourism to sustainable development around the world.
Malaysia, Australia and China call off search for MH370
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 January 2017
A ‘Ministerial Tripartite’ announcement from Australia, Malaysia and China states the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been “suspended”.
Call for Chinese authorities to re-think tourism’s role
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 January 2017
Speaking at the 13th China Expo Forum for International Cooperation in Macau, Martin Winter has proposed that the rapidly evolving proposition for international tourism can profoundly impact the way Chinese government leaders think about nation building.
