UK braces for megastorm
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
A UK government 'danger to life’ warning has been issued covering the remainder of this week as a weather front described as a megastorm with the power of an atomic bomb moves in from Europe.
The aviation world is meeting in Sydney
- BTN News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is holding its 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Sydney, Australia June 3-5.
Adelaide Airport opens premium priority security line
- MICE News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
Adelaide Airport has opened a security priority line for domestic and international first and business class passengers as well as preium frequent flyer card holders.
Greyhound owner loses its ceo
- BTN News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
Tim O’Toole, the chief executive of Scotland-based FirstGroup, which owns the low-cost US bus group Greyhound and operates the UK's Great Western, South Western and TransPennine rail franchises as well as national coach services, has left after the company reported a GBP326 million loss.
Asia Pacific carriers lead April growth - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says passenger traffic demand for April 2018 in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs rose by 6.2 per cent compared to April 2017.
IATA calls for stronger regulation of Australian airports
- BTN News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for economic regulation of airports in Australia to be strengthened.
ICC Sydney wins 2018 Gaming Expo
- MICE News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
Sydney, Australia will again host the Australasian Gaming Expo, to be held at International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, 14-16 August 2018.
New additions to this year’s program include a Networking Zone where business networking and meetings will take place, with suites available for private bookings.
WA government to host women’s and men’s hockey championships over two years
- MICE News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
The Western Australian government will fund the Australian Women's Masters Hockey Championships later this year, then the Australian Men's Masters Hockey Championships in 2019, with both events being staged at hockey stadiums in Bunbury and Busselton.
Christchurch Convention Centre given an appropriate name
- MICE News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
Te Pae has been selected as the official name for New Zealand’s Christchurch Convention Centre, opening in 2020.Ōtākaro Limited Strategy and Property Opportunities general manager Keith Beal said Te Pae (pronounced te pie) references a gathering place.
“The name is a unique yet simple way for domestic and international visitors to identify this premium, purpose-built convention and exhibition venue.”
Singapore Airlines to operate world’s longest commercial flight
- BTN News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch the world’s longest commercial flight from October 11, with non-stop services between Singapore and New York using the new A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range).
Movenpick promises distinctive MICE property at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Scheduled to open at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in July 2018, Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA will offer a distinctive architectural style, reflecting Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage and the hotel’s status as a Shariah-compliant property. Located just a few minutes from KLIA and neighbouring KLIA2, within easy reach of the Sepang International Circuit and Malaysia's administrative capital Putrajaya, Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA will offer a new architectural highlight within a fast-developing area.
Scotland's NPG to host Planes, Trains and Automobiles photographic exhibition
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 30 May 2018
The extraordinary advances in the technology of travel over the past 170 years, and their wide-ranging impact on our lives will be the subject of a dramatic and inspiring new exhibition of photographs at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG) this summer.Planes, Trains and Automobiles will draw upon the outstanding collection of the National Galleries of Scotland to consider the rapid expansion of transportation from the end of the Industrial Revolution to the present day.
Qantas to offer wifi on domestic A330s
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Australia's Qantas will introduce wifi on A330 domestic flights from June, with the jets joining the 737s that already have wifi.
UK braces for megastorm
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
A UK government 'danger to life’ warning has been issued covering the remainder of this week as a weather front described as a megastorm with the power of an atomic bomb moves in from Europe.
The aviation world is meeting in Sydney
- BTN News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is holding its 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Sydney, Australia June 3-5.
Adelaide Airport opens premium priority security line
- MICE News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
Adelaide Airport has opened a security priority line for domestic and international first and business class passengers as well as preium frequent flyer card holders.
Greyhound owner loses its ceo
- BTN News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
Tim O’Toole, the chief executive of Scotland-based FirstGroup, which owns the low-cost US bus group Greyhound and operates the UK's Great Western, South Western and TransPennine rail franchises as well as national coach services, has left after the company reported a GBP326 million loss.
Asia Pacific carriers lead April growth - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says passenger traffic demand for April 2018 in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs rose by 6.2 per cent compared to April 2017.
IATA calls for stronger regulation of Australian airports
- BTN News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for economic regulation of airports in Australia to be strengthened.
ICC Sydney wins 2018 Gaming Expo
- MICE News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
Sydney, Australia will again host the Australasian Gaming Expo, to be held at International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, 14-16 August 2018.
New additions to this year’s program include a Networking Zone where business networking and meetings will take place, with suites available for private bookings.
WA government to host women’s and men’s hockey championships over two years
- MICE News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
The Western Australian government will fund the Australian Women's Masters Hockey Championships later this year, then the Australian Men's Masters Hockey Championships in 2019, with both events being staged at hockey stadiums in Bunbury and Busselton.
Christchurch Convention Centre given an appropriate name
- MICE News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
Te Pae has been selected as the official name for New Zealand’s Christchurch Convention Centre, opening in 2020.Ōtākaro Limited Strategy and Property Opportunities general manager Keith Beal said Te Pae (pronounced te pie) references a gathering place.
“The name is a unique yet simple way for domestic and international visitors to identify this premium, purpose-built convention and exhibition venue.”
Singapore Airlines to operate world’s longest commercial flight
- BTN News
- Thursday, 31 May 2018
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch the world’s longest commercial flight from October 11, with non-stop services between Singapore and New York using the new A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range).
Movenpick promises distinctive MICE property at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Scheduled to open at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in July 2018, Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA will offer a distinctive architectural style, reflecting Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage and the hotel’s status as a Shariah-compliant property. Located just a few minutes from KLIA and neighbouring KLIA2, within easy reach of the Sepang International Circuit and Malaysia's administrative capital Putrajaya, Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA will offer a new architectural highlight within a fast-developing area.
Scotland's NPG to host Planes, Trains and Automobiles photographic exhibition
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 30 May 2018
The extraordinary advances in the technology of travel over the past 170 years, and their wide-ranging impact on our lives will be the subject of a dramatic and inspiring new exhibition of photographs at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG) this summer.Planes, Trains and Automobiles will draw upon the outstanding collection of the National Galleries of Scotland to consider the rapid expansion of transportation from the end of the Industrial Revolution to the present day.
Qantas to offer wifi on domestic A330s
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Australia's Qantas will introduce wifi on A330 domestic flights from June, with the jets joining the 737s that already have wifi.
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