Ingram to head NZ’s TIA
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
Effective late March, Rebecca Ingram becomes chief executive of New Zealand’s Tourist Industry Aotearoa (TIA) after seven years at Tourism New Zealand (TNZ), where she held various roles, most recently as general manager of New Zealand and government relations.
Perth and Peel small hospitality businesses may qualify for support
- MICE News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
Applications for financial support are now open for specific businesses directly impacted by the necessary public health measures in Perth and Peel, Western Australia from December 23, 2021 to 04 January 2022.
WTTC confirms new Global Summit dates
- MICE News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has confirmed its 21st Global Summit will now take place in Manila, Philippines, 20-22 April 2022 - just a month from its original March date.
FAA and Boeing issue 5G okays
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 21 January 2022
After a decision by telecommunication operators to delay the rollout of 5G networks around US airports, the US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have issued formal notifications that lift previous restriction on aircraft operations, enabling Dubai-based airline Emirates to restore full scheduled operations to all its US destinations by Saturday 22 January.
Latam partners With Virgin Atlantic
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
Latam Airlines Group is to code share with UK-based Virgin Atlantic, allowing the latter's customers to fly from London to Latin America's São Paulo and connect to 12 domestic airports in Brazil including Rio de Janeiro.
First US carriers report Omicron impact
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
USA-based United Airlines says it expects first-quarter revenue to be 20 to 25 per cent below the same period in 2019, when it generated US$9.59 billion and has lowered its 2022 growth forecast, scrapping a planned five per cent capacity increase.
New budget carrier targets US-Asia traffic
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
New US airline Northern Pacific Airways says it will launch later this year with airfares at least 20 per cent below legacy fares for travel between America and East Asia via Alaska.
Destination by Hyatt moves into Asia Pacific.
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
The Destination by Hyatt brand will appear in mainland China this year, with the opening of a hotel in Qingchengshan in Sichuan Province.
5G telcos delay airport deployment
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
The uncertainty surrounding the rollout of 5G cell towers in the USA worsens, with international carriers Emirates, Air India, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines cancelling flights to the country, while top US airlines seeking to halt deployment of 5G technology within two miles of airport runways.
Queensland to reopen to internationals this Saturday
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
Australia's Queensland government will drop its quarantine requirements for fully-vaccinated travellers arriving from overseas from 1:00am on Saturday, 22 January.
MSC opens Seascape sales
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 20 January 2022
Lufthansa returns to Delhi
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Germany's Lufthansa has resumed its scheduled service from Munich to Delhi, India.
2021 tourism totals up by four pc
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Global tourism experienced a four per cent upturn in 2021, compared to 2020 (415 million versus 400 million travellers).
Ingram to head NZ’s TIA
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
Effective late March, Rebecca Ingram becomes chief executive of New Zealand’s Tourist Industry Aotearoa (TIA) after seven years at Tourism New Zealand (TNZ), where she held various roles, most recently as general manager of New Zealand and government relations.
Perth and Peel small hospitality businesses may qualify for support
- MICE News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
Applications for financial support are now open for specific businesses directly impacted by the necessary public health measures in Perth and Peel, Western Australia from December 23, 2021 to 04 January 2022.
WTTC confirms new Global Summit dates
- MICE News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has confirmed its 21st Global Summit will now take place in Manila, Philippines, 20-22 April 2022 - just a month from its original March date.
FAA and Boeing issue 5G okays
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 21 January 2022
After a decision by telecommunication operators to delay the rollout of 5G networks around US airports, the US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have issued formal notifications that lift previous restriction on aircraft operations, enabling Dubai-based airline Emirates to restore full scheduled operations to all its US destinations by Saturday 22 January.
Latam partners With Virgin Atlantic
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
Latam Airlines Group is to code share with UK-based Virgin Atlantic, allowing the latter's customers to fly from London to Latin America's São Paulo and connect to 12 domestic airports in Brazil including Rio de Janeiro.
First US carriers report Omicron impact
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
USA-based United Airlines says it expects first-quarter revenue to be 20 to 25 per cent below the same period in 2019, when it generated US$9.59 billion and has lowered its 2022 growth forecast, scrapping a planned five per cent capacity increase.
New budget carrier targets US-Asia traffic
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
New US airline Northern Pacific Airways says it will launch later this year with airfares at least 20 per cent below legacy fares for travel between America and East Asia via Alaska.
Destination by Hyatt moves into Asia Pacific.
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
The Destination by Hyatt brand will appear in mainland China this year, with the opening of a hotel in Qingchengshan in Sichuan Province.
5G telcos delay airport deployment
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
The uncertainty surrounding the rollout of 5G cell towers in the USA worsens, with international carriers Emirates, Air India, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines cancelling flights to the country, while top US airlines seeking to halt deployment of 5G technology within two miles of airport runways.
Queensland to reopen to internationals this Saturday
- BTN News
- Friday, 21 January 2022
Australia's Queensland government will drop its quarantine requirements for fully-vaccinated travellers arriving from overseas from 1:00am on Saturday, 22 January.
MSC opens Seascape sales
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 20 January 2022
Lufthansa returns to Delhi
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Germany's Lufthansa has resumed its scheduled service from Munich to Delhi, India.
2021 tourism totals up by four pc
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Global tourism experienced a four per cent upturn in 2021, compared to 2020 (415 million versus 400 million travellers).
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