Australia considers quarantine-free trial
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 June 2021
Fully-vaccinated Australians soon may be offered a trial program by the Federal government that would allow them to travel to some low-risk destinations and return without facing quarantine - provided they show a negative Covid result on arrival.
UK considers mandatory vaccinations
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 June 2021
The UK government is considering making vaccination a condition of employment for people who come into regular close contact with elderly and vulnerable people who are at high risk of catching Covid-19.
AirAsia X shareholders vote for debt restructure
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 June 2021
Malaysia-based AirAsia X Bhd shareholders have approved a proposed debt restructuring, with shareholders of the long-haul affiliate of AirAsia Group approving all resolutions at an extraordinary general meeting.
UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of growth
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 June 2021
International tourist arrivals were down 83 per cent in the first quarter of 2021, though the UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of a slow uptick in confidence.
Queensland caravan show opens
- MICE News
- Thursday, 03 June 2021
One of Australia’s largest caravan shows, the six-day Let’s Go Queensland Caravan and Camping Supershow, has opened at the Brisbane Showgrounds, with more than 200 exhibitors showcasing over 900 of the latest caravans, motorhomes, campervans, camper/tent trailers and slide-ons.
Singapore government subsidising IBTM Wired
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 02 June 2021
The Singapore government is offering a discount of up to 70 per cent to event industry professionals from Singapore to attend IBTM Wired, which is taking place on line from 28 June to 01 July 2021.
CWT granted (another) patent
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
USA-based travel management platform CWT has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) in order to better refine and align accommodation options to business trip parameters.
Cruise companies count cost of Covid
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on the global cruise industry, with cruise lines practically disappearing after the pandemic hit and all operators witnessing double-digit sales falls.
German Convention Bureau launches campaign
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
From 01 June to 30 September 2021, the GCB German Convention Bureau and partners will be offering the Germany – at the heart of future events campaign featuring a hybrid program of face-to-face encounters and virtual networking opportunities to showcase Germany as a meetings and conference destination.
BA in IATA Travel Pass trial
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
British Airways has begun trialling the digital IATA Travel Pass on flights from London Heathrow to Geneva and Zurich in Switzerland.The app can be downloaded to a mobile device directly from the app store. Once downloaded, customers will create a secure account and will be presented with the entry requirements for their destination.
Emirates returns to Venice
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
The Dubai-based Emirates airline will resume flights between Dubai and Venice from 01 July, initially offering three flights a week on the route, increasing trade and tourism connectivity between the UAE and Italy and offering customers more travel options.
Alliance makes staff Covid vaccines compulsory
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Brisbane, Australia-based Alliance Airlines is making Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory for all employees.
Dnata expands SIA agreement
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Emirates Group subsidiary dnata, an air and travel services provider, is expanding its contracts with Singapore Airlines in the UAE, with dnata Representation Services to provide a range of sales, marketing and contact centre services to the airline as its general sales agent (GSA) in the Northern Emirates.
Australia considers quarantine-free trial
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 June 2021
Fully-vaccinated Australians soon may be offered a trial program by the Federal government that would allow them to travel to some low-risk destinations and return without facing quarantine - provided they show a negative Covid result on arrival.
UK considers mandatory vaccinations
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 June 2021
The UK government is considering making vaccination a condition of employment for people who come into regular close contact with elderly and vulnerable people who are at high risk of catching Covid-19.
AirAsia X shareholders vote for debt restructure
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 June 2021
Malaysia-based AirAsia X Bhd shareholders have approved a proposed debt restructuring, with shareholders of the long-haul affiliate of AirAsia Group approving all resolutions at an extraordinary general meeting.
UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of growth
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 June 2021
International tourist arrivals were down 83 per cent in the first quarter of 2021, though the UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of a slow uptick in confidence.
Queensland caravan show opens
- MICE News
- Thursday, 03 June 2021
One of Australia’s largest caravan shows, the six-day Let’s Go Queensland Caravan and Camping Supershow, has opened at the Brisbane Showgrounds, with more than 200 exhibitors showcasing over 900 of the latest caravans, motorhomes, campervans, camper/tent trailers and slide-ons.
Singapore government subsidising IBTM Wired
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 02 June 2021
The Singapore government is offering a discount of up to 70 per cent to event industry professionals from Singapore to attend IBTM Wired, which is taking place on line from 28 June to 01 July 2021.
CWT granted (another) patent
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
USA-based travel management platform CWT has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) in order to better refine and align accommodation options to business trip parameters.
Cruise companies count cost of Covid
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on the global cruise industry, with cruise lines practically disappearing after the pandemic hit and all operators witnessing double-digit sales falls.
German Convention Bureau launches campaign
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
From 01 June to 30 September 2021, the GCB German Convention Bureau and partners will be offering the Germany – at the heart of future events campaign featuring a hybrid program of face-to-face encounters and virtual networking opportunities to showcase Germany as a meetings and conference destination.
BA in IATA Travel Pass trial
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
British Airways has begun trialling the digital IATA Travel Pass on flights from London Heathrow to Geneva and Zurich in Switzerland.The app can be downloaded to a mobile device directly from the app store. Once downloaded, customers will create a secure account and will be presented with the entry requirements for their destination.
Emirates returns to Venice
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
The Dubai-based Emirates airline will resume flights between Dubai and Venice from 01 July, initially offering three flights a week on the route, increasing trade and tourism connectivity between the UAE and Italy and offering customers more travel options.
Alliance makes staff Covid vaccines compulsory
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Brisbane, Australia-based Alliance Airlines is making Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory for all employees.
Dnata expands SIA agreement
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Emirates Group subsidiary dnata, an air and travel services provider, is expanding its contracts with Singapore Airlines in the UAE, with dnata Representation Services to provide a range of sales, marketing and contact centre services to the airline as its general sales agent (GSA) in the Northern Emirates.
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