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Monarch given GBP165 million

: BTN News; Thursday, 13 October 2016

UK-based Monarch has been given a GBP165 million cash injection from owner Greybull Capital, enabling it to secure its Air Travel Operators’ Licence for another year.

UK, China agree Open Skies

: BTN News; Thursday, 13 October 2016

A new agreement between the UK's Westminster and China's Beijing governments has seen an end to limited airport access in each country.

Hong Kong Airlines to add Gold Coast/Cairns flights

: BTN News; Wednesday, 12 October 2016

China's Hong Kong Airlines will fly two additional services into the Gold Coast and Cairns in Australia from December.

Philippines AirAsia to add Taiwan

: Health & Leisure; Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Philippines AirAsia, a low-cost carrier based in Manila, is to fly to Taiwan from next month with seven flights per week.

Norwegian plans Buenos Aires expansion

: BTN News; Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Norwegian Air Shuttle will open a base in Buenos Aires serving flights from cities including Oslo, London, Paris, Madrid and Barcelona within 12 months if rights can be gained.

Travelport launches TBI in Asia Pacific

: BTN News; Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Travel IT firm Travelport has launched Travelport Business Insights (TBI) in the Asia-Pacific region.

Travellers leaving it late - Rezdy

: Health & Leisure; Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Australian travellers are avoiding forward planning, according to a survey by independent global tour and booking software company Rezdy.

Emirates adds Fort Lauderdale route

: BTN News; Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Dubai-based Emirates will launch its 11th passenger route to the United States on 15 December 2016 - a daily service between Dubai and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Big names at ‘Art of Collaboration’ meet in NZ

: MICE News; Monday, 10 October 2016

More than 140 New Zealand conference organisers will be in Hamilton this week for a conference run by Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ).
The Hamilton Waikato region is on show for this year’s anniversary event, themed ‘The Art of Collaboration’. The event gets under way with a welcome reception at Zealong Tea Estate on Tuesday evening, 11 October.

Gannon to present PCOA webinar

: MICE News; Monday, 10 October 2016

Specialist conference MC and facilitator Gerry Gannon presented ‘Facilitating Delegate Engagement’ in the next Australian Professional Conference Organiser Association (PCOA) webinar.

ATEC calls for PMC rethink

: BTN News; Monday, 10 October 2016

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has urged the government to reconsider increasing the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) by A$5, following the release of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures showing strong growth in visitor arrivals from the United States, Japan and South Korea over the past 12 months.

Ireland, UK collaborate on immigration controls

: BTN News; Monday, 10 October 2016

Britain plans to strengthen immigration controls at Ireland’s ports and airports to avoid the return of a 'hard border' with Northern Ireland after the UK exits Europe (Brexit).