October demand rose in the cabins - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) global passenger demand in October showed the following highlights:
Frontier to add premium seats
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
US budget carrier Frontier is to replace the first two rows of its aircraft with “luxurious, spacious seats” starting in late 2025.
Qantas readies for first A321XLR
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Australia's Qantas says its first Airbus A321XLR is nearing completion and will enter service early next year.
Virgin Australia plans first Qatar services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Virgin Australia (VA) has applied to fly 28 services per week using partner Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 jets to Doha, Qatar, where passengers will be able to join Qatar's global network.
Emirates renews Tennis Australia deal for five years
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Dubai-based Emirates has announced a five-year renewal of its partnership with Tennis Australia, making it the 'Official Airline of the Australian Open' until 2029.
Dusit opens Dusit Princess Melaka
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, a Thai hotel company, has announced the soft opening of its first hotel in Malaysia, Dusit Princess Melaka, on 7 December 2024.
New Caledonia joins 'dangerous' destinations
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Safeture and Riskline have released their Risk Map 2025, offering a detailed overview of global travel risks to help individuals and businesses make informed travel plans.
Chapman Freeborn launches music and entertainment arm
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has launched a new European music and entertainment division, with all operations under two new heads of department.
Australian banks move to stop scammers
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has welcomed the Federal government's plan to establish a mandatory SMS Sender ID register with an enforceable industry standard as part of its fight against scammers.
'Taste Great Southern' festival extended for three years
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Western Australia's Great Southern region’s flagship food and wine festival, Taste Great Southern, is to return with a fresh new look in 2025, but still will celebrate the region's local talent and venues, premium produce, unique cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Tribe set for Auckland expansion
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Design-driven Accor hotel brand Tribe has expanded to 20 hotels around the globe.
Hurtigen splits
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Hurtigruten Group, a Norwegian shipping and travel company, has sold both Hurtigruten and HX to a consortium of existing investors for more than EUR500 million, separating the group into Hurtigruten and HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) as standalone entities.
BESydney set for further growth
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) in Australia secured more than 30 events in the final half of the year, worth an estimated direct expenditure (DE) of almost A$100 million for the city.
October demand rose in the cabins - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) global passenger demand in October showed the following highlights:
Frontier to add premium seats
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
US budget carrier Frontier is to replace the first two rows of its aircraft with “luxurious, spacious seats” starting in late 2025.
Qantas readies for first A321XLR
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Australia's Qantas says its first Airbus A321XLR is nearing completion and will enter service early next year.
Virgin Australia plans first Qatar services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Virgin Australia (VA) has applied to fly 28 services per week using partner Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 jets to Doha, Qatar, where passengers will be able to join Qatar's global network.
Emirates renews Tennis Australia deal for five years
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Dubai-based Emirates has announced a five-year renewal of its partnership with Tennis Australia, making it the 'Official Airline of the Australian Open' until 2029.
Dusit opens Dusit Princess Melaka
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, a Thai hotel company, has announced the soft opening of its first hotel in Malaysia, Dusit Princess Melaka, on 7 December 2024.
New Caledonia joins 'dangerous' destinations
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Safeture and Riskline have released their Risk Map 2025, offering a detailed overview of global travel risks to help individuals and businesses make informed travel plans.
Chapman Freeborn launches music and entertainment arm
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has launched a new European music and entertainment division, with all operations under two new heads of department.
Australian banks move to stop scammers
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has welcomed the Federal government's plan to establish a mandatory SMS Sender ID register with an enforceable industry standard as part of its fight against scammers.
'Taste Great Southern' festival extended for three years
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Western Australia's Great Southern region’s flagship food and wine festival, Taste Great Southern, is to return with a fresh new look in 2025, but still will celebrate the region's local talent and venues, premium produce, unique cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Tribe set for Auckland expansion
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Design-driven Accor hotel brand Tribe has expanded to 20 hotels around the globe.
Hurtigen splits
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Hurtigruten Group, a Norwegian shipping and travel company, has sold both Hurtigruten and HX to a consortium of existing investors for more than EUR500 million, separating the group into Hurtigruten and HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) as standalone entities.
BESydney set for further growth
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) in Australia secured more than 30 events in the final half of the year, worth an estimated direct expenditure (DE) of almost A$100 million for the city.
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