Webjet sells Zuji, but will continue to operate it
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
Australian on line travel agency (OTA) Webjet has made a significant profit from the sale of its Asia-Pacific operation, Zuji.
Australian National Maritime Museum opens a new waterfront conference and event space
- MICE News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
The Conference Centre is the Australian National Maritime Museum’s new waterfront venue. As part of a recent upgrade and refurbishment, a versatile series of spaces with uninterrupted harbour views will be available to cater to the increasing demand of Sydney’s event and conference organisers.
AccorHotels takes stake in 25hours
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
AccorHotels is taking a 30 per cent stake in 25 hours Hotels' capital, intending to expand the 25hours brand.
Air Canada tells budget rivals: 'Bring it on'
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
Air Canada says its record Q3 results are evidence that it is competitive and ready to tackle low cost carrier rivals.
More budget long haul, alliances declining are among aviation changes, say Clark and Walsh
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
Emirates president Sir Tim Clark and International Airlines Group (IAG) chief executive Willie Walsh have predicted a possible end to airline alliances and the emergence of profitable long-haul low-cost carriers.
Singapore Airlines wants more jet for its money
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
Singapore Airlines is window shopping for the longest twin-engine jet ever built and sources say it could settle on a design within a few weeks.
Sabre Profiles now integrated with tramada's management solution
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
Sabre Corporation has integrated the Sabre Profiles customer data management solution with Australia-based tramada's front and mid office solution, giving access to 12,800 different ways to capture data.
Taylor joins Luna Park
- MICE News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
Mark Taylor has joined Australia’s Sydney Luna Park in the newly created role of Tourism manager.
Taylor, who most recently managed visitor centres in The Rocks and Darling Harbour, will focus on expanding the profile of Luna Park in the local and international tourism markets as an amusement, restaurant, functions and meeting venue for visitors to Sydney.
Amadeus in underprivileged initiative in Kenya
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
Amadeus, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of Kenya have signed an agreement to provide youth and women from underprivileged communities with access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in travel and tourism.
ExpoNet takes over at Butlers
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
Sydney-based event equipment company ExpoNet has acquired event equipment provider Butlers Events & Staging.
No sale price was disclosed.
Outrigger agrees sale to KSL Capital affiliates
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts and KSL Capital Partners have confirmed that affiliates of the companies have signed a purchase and sale agreement for an affiliate of KSL to acquire Outrigger.
Runway works delay new SIA service
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
Runway maintenance works at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia have delayed the start of Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) planned new route linking Singapore, Jakarta and Sydney.
MEA confirms dates and ICC Sydney for 2017 conference
- MICE News
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) has confirmed its annual conference MEA 2017 will be held 30 April to 02 May at the International Convention Centre Sydney.
