Vaccine passports - UK government thinks again
- BTN News
- Monday, 22 February 2021
In an understandable backflip, the UK government is considering coronavirus vaccine passports for air travel - and also for access to shops and event venues.
Amex GBT promotes Geall
- BTN News
- Monday, 22 February 2021
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has appointed Jason Geall as its senior vp for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, expanding his current responsibilities for the UK and Northern Europe. He will continue to report to chief commercial officer Andrew Crawley.
Neufang now GBTA/ACTE executive director
- BTN News
- Friday, 19 February 2021
Suzanne Neufang (pictured right) has been appointed executive director of the combined Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE).Neufang, whose career has included senior leadership roles with several travel and technology companies, most recently served as senior vice president-Americas for HRS Global Hotel Solutions.
Lenfert to address US airports meet
- MICE News
- Friday, 19 February 2021
The first-ever virtual ACC/AAAE Airport Planning, Design and Construction Symposium, 01-04 March, 2021 will include a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) update with guest speaker Winsome Lenfert, acting associate administrator for the FAA's Office of Airports.
Virgin adds Easter seats
- BTN News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Virgin Australia is boosting Easter holiday capacity from April 11, with 33 return services per week from Brisbane and Cairns, 55 between Sydney and the Gold Coast and 26 between Melbourne and Hobart.
EU court rules against Ryanair, carrier appeals
- BTN News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
An EU court has ruled against Ireland's Ryanair and said France and Sweden acted legally with measures to help airlines through coronavirus restrictions. Ryanair will appeal.
WebJet ready to fly again
- BTN News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Australia's WebJet says its OTA and WebBeds businesses will play a “critical role" in it recovering from Covid with a bigger market share and higher profitability.
“Webjet’s global footprint with a diverse customer base allows for demand to be captured when and where borders open,” the
company said.
Siggraph set for Sydney in 2023
- MICE News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Sydney, Australia has been chosen as host city for the 2023 conference and exhibition of Siggraph.
WA reopens borders to Victorians
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Pending no further outbreaks and based on the latest public health advice, Western Australia's controlled interstate border will be opened with Victoria from 12.01am Saturday, February 20, with travel under the 'low risk' category permitted into WA, subject to the following conditions:
GainingEdge adds research unit
- MICE News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Convention industry consultancy GainingEdge has launched a new internal unit, GainingEdge Analysis and Research (GEAR), aiming to expand and improve the quality of research available to international convention destinations.
BEIA names new Board members
- MICE News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
New Zealand’s Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has appointed two new Board members — David Perks from WellingtonNZ and independent board director David Downs.
Covid blamed for sharp revenue drop at QAC
- BTN News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) says its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2020 reflect the impact of Covid-19 on the business and region.
Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen February 19
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Hong Kong Disneyland park will reopen 19 February, with all health and safety measures maintained.
Vaccine passports - UK government thinks again
- BTN News
- Monday, 22 February 2021
In an understandable backflip, the UK government is considering coronavirus vaccine passports for air travel - and also for access to shops and event venues.
Amex GBT promotes Geall
- BTN News
- Monday, 22 February 2021
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has appointed Jason Geall as its senior vp for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, expanding his current responsibilities for the UK and Northern Europe. He will continue to report to chief commercial officer Andrew Crawley.
Neufang now GBTA/ACTE executive director
- BTN News
- Friday, 19 February 2021
Suzanne Neufang (pictured right) has been appointed executive director of the combined Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE).Neufang, whose career has included senior leadership roles with several travel and technology companies, most recently served as senior vice president-Americas for HRS Global Hotel Solutions.
Lenfert to address US airports meet
- MICE News
- Friday, 19 February 2021
The first-ever virtual ACC/AAAE Airport Planning, Design and Construction Symposium, 01-04 March, 2021 will include a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) update with guest speaker Winsome Lenfert, acting associate administrator for the FAA's Office of Airports.
Virgin adds Easter seats
- BTN News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Virgin Australia is boosting Easter holiday capacity from April 11, with 33 return services per week from Brisbane and Cairns, 55 between Sydney and the Gold Coast and 26 between Melbourne and Hobart.
EU court rules against Ryanair, carrier appeals
- BTN News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
An EU court has ruled against Ireland's Ryanair and said France and Sweden acted legally with measures to help airlines through coronavirus restrictions. Ryanair will appeal.
WebJet ready to fly again
- BTN News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Australia's WebJet says its OTA and WebBeds businesses will play a “critical role" in it recovering from Covid with a bigger market share and higher profitability.
“Webjet’s global footprint with a diverse customer base allows for demand to be captured when and where borders open,” the
company said.
Siggraph set for Sydney in 2023
- MICE News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Sydney, Australia has been chosen as host city for the 2023 conference and exhibition of Siggraph.
WA reopens borders to Victorians
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Pending no further outbreaks and based on the latest public health advice, Western Australia's controlled interstate border will be opened with Victoria from 12.01am Saturday, February 20, with travel under the 'low risk' category permitted into WA, subject to the following conditions:
GainingEdge adds research unit
- MICE News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Convention industry consultancy GainingEdge has launched a new internal unit, GainingEdge Analysis and Research (GEAR), aiming to expand and improve the quality of research available to international convention destinations.
BEIA names new Board members
- MICE News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
New Zealand’s Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has appointed two new Board members — David Perks from WellingtonNZ and independent board director David Downs.
Covid blamed for sharp revenue drop at QAC
- BTN News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) says its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2020 reflect the impact of Covid-19 on the business and region.
Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen February 19
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Hong Kong Disneyland park will reopen 19 February, with all health and safety measures maintained.
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