Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection appoints Seward its A-P head
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Sebastian Seward as its Sydney, Australia-based vp and general manager Asia Pacific.
Australia can only support three domestic airlines - Hudson
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The ceo of Australia's Qantas Airways, Vanessa Hudson, says the country doesn't have the population needed to support more than three domestic airlines.
Hudson said the loss of budget airline Bonza after only a year is evidence - and the government needs to focus on the sustainability of the market.
TransNusa adds Subang to schedule
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Indonesian airline TransNusa has received approval to start flights from Jakarta, Indonesia to Subang Airport in Malaysia.
More Ming culture coming in China
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The Ming Culture Forum 2024 was recently held in the district of Changping in Beijing, China. With the theme of 'The Splendid Age of the Colorful Ming', it was composed of forums, one international academic seminar, cultural relics exhibitions and more than 30 cultural activities to be held throughout the year. More than 100 national treasures were unveiled at the opening ceremony.
Pictured: The empress’ phoenix coronet featuring the design of six dragons and three
phoenixes unearthed from Dingling (Tomb of Emperor Wanli).
phoenixes unearthed from Dingling (Tomb of Emperor Wanli).
IEG inks Brazil smart cities expo contract
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has signed a partnership with the Smart City Business America Institute (SBCA) to organise the SCB-Br Expo and Congress for 2025.
Cultourfair set for Oviedo late September
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The 11th edition of Cultourfair– Global Heritage Culture and Gastronomy Travel Market – is taking place in Oviedo, Spain, from September 29th to October 01 at the Las Caldas Villa Termal by Blau Hotels, the oldest royal bathhouse of the country.
Australia considering passenger compensation schemes
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Australia's federal government is considering whether to protect plane passengers and pay compensation under a bill of rights, including compensation for delays or cancellations that are within an airline's control, according to a national association of lawyers and academics.
Qatar reports June growth
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority says Qatar's air passenger numbers grew by 16.4 per cent in June, with 4.351 million travellers passing through Doha's Hamad International Airport, up from 3.738 million in June 2023.
Bankstown in hydrogen initiative
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Australia's Sydney Bankstown Airport is to supply hydrogen fuel for AMSL Aero’s vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft Vertiia.
Qantas to offer lounge access 'by the month'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Qantas has introduced a flexible monthly lounge pass for passengers who don't fly often enough to make an annual pass worth the cost.
Qantas launches Perth-Paris non-stop
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Qantas is launching its Perth, Western Australia to Paris, France B787-9 non-stop route on July 12, just ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics.
Services initially will operate four times a week, but drop to three a week in the second week of August.
Singapore tops for A-P business travel
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Travel management agency BCD Travel says Singapore was the most-visited destination by business travellers in the Asia-Pacific region last year, followed by Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei, Jakarta and Manila, with the eight most-travelled business routes being flights to or from Singapore.
ACA delivers Australian airlines' report card
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The annual report of Australia's Airline Customer Advocate (ACA), which is funded by Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Regional Express (Rex), says 1408 passenger complaints were lodged last year - and fewer than than 40 per cent were resolved.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection appoints Seward its A-P head
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Sebastian Seward as its Sydney, Australia-based vp and general manager Asia Pacific.
Australia can only support three domestic airlines - Hudson
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The ceo of Australia's Qantas Airways, Vanessa Hudson, says the country doesn't have the population needed to support more than three domestic airlines.
Hudson said the loss of budget airline Bonza after only a year is evidence - and the government needs to focus on the sustainability of the market.
TransNusa adds Subang to schedule
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Indonesian airline TransNusa has received approval to start flights from Jakarta, Indonesia to Subang Airport in Malaysia.
More Ming culture coming in China
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The Ming Culture Forum 2024 was recently held in the district of Changping in Beijing, China. With the theme of 'The Splendid Age of the Colorful Ming', it was composed of forums, one international academic seminar, cultural relics exhibitions and more than 30 cultural activities to be held throughout the year. More than 100 national treasures were unveiled at the opening ceremony.
Pictured: The empress’ phoenix coronet featuring the design of six dragons and three
phoenixes unearthed from Dingling (Tomb of Emperor Wanli).
phoenixes unearthed from Dingling (Tomb of Emperor Wanli).
IEG inks Brazil smart cities expo contract
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has signed a partnership with the Smart City Business America Institute (SBCA) to organise the SCB-Br Expo and Congress for 2025.
Cultourfair set for Oviedo late September
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The 11th edition of Cultourfair– Global Heritage Culture and Gastronomy Travel Market – is taking place in Oviedo, Spain, from September 29th to October 01 at the Las Caldas Villa Termal by Blau Hotels, the oldest royal bathhouse of the country.
Australia considering passenger compensation schemes
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Australia's federal government is considering whether to protect plane passengers and pay compensation under a bill of rights, including compensation for delays or cancellations that are within an airline's control, according to a national association of lawyers and academics.
Qatar reports June growth
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority says Qatar's air passenger numbers grew by 16.4 per cent in June, with 4.351 million travellers passing through Doha's Hamad International Airport, up from 3.738 million in June 2023.
Bankstown in hydrogen initiative
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Australia's Sydney Bankstown Airport is to supply hydrogen fuel for AMSL Aero’s vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft Vertiia.
Qantas to offer lounge access 'by the month'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Qantas has introduced a flexible monthly lounge pass for passengers who don't fly often enough to make an annual pass worth the cost.
Qantas launches Perth-Paris non-stop
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Qantas is launching its Perth, Western Australia to Paris, France B787-9 non-stop route on July 12, just ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics.
Services initially will operate four times a week, but drop to three a week in the second week of August.
Singapore tops for A-P business travel
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Travel management agency BCD Travel says Singapore was the most-visited destination by business travellers in the Asia-Pacific region last year, followed by Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei, Jakarta and Manila, with the eight most-travelled business routes being flights to or from Singapore.
ACA delivers Australian airlines' report card
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The annual report of Australia's Airline Customer Advocate (ACA), which is funded by Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Regional Express (Rex), says 1408 passenger complaints were lodged last year - and fewer than than 40 per cent were resolved.
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