Air China adds Athens twice a week
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Air China will launch a new non-stop route between Beijing and Athens, Greece on 30 September 2017.
SITE opens Auction 2.0 to fund incentive research/education
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 12 September 2017
For the third year, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Foundation is hosting an on-line auction to raise funds for investment in critical research and educational program support for incentive travel professionals.
ICC Sydney awarded dual HR accolades
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Australia’s ICC Sydney has been recognised for its extraordinary culture and outstanding work in recruiting and on-boarding almost 1,800 staff in time for its December 2016 opening, with the new venue taking out two major awards at the Australian HR Awards.
Maharba pay-to-enter lounge opens in Melbourne Airport
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 11 September 2017
In Australia, Melbourne Airport's international terminal next week will open its first pay-to-enter lounge, 'the Marhaba lounge', part of a network operated by the Emirates-owned dnata air services group.
Users will pay A$75 for up to four hours or A$150 for eight hours' access.
Aero K Air says it can cut fares evn further
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2017
A new South Korean budget carrier says it can cut air fares by as much as 30 per cent in its home market while still posting an annual profit.
Rex links Port Augusta with Adelaide and Coober Pedy
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2017
Australian domestic carrier Regional Express (Rex) starts flying between Port Augusta and Adelaide on Monday 11 September 2017 and will operate three return services per week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Falling pound benefits London meetings
- MICE News
- Monday, 11 September 2017
The falling UK pound has helped make London the top destination for meetings and events in the Europe,Middle Eeast and Africa (EMEA) region this year, ranking ahead of Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris in the list of the five most popular cities.
Mandurah to host 2018 Police and Emergency Games
- MICE News
- Friday, 08 September 2017
The 2018 Australasian Police and Emergency Games will be held in Mandurah, Western Australia from October 28 to 03 November 2018.
The biennial Australasian Police and Emergency Games is a seven-day, multi-discipline sporting event for serving, retired and volunteer members of eligible police and emergency service agencies. Western Australia last hosted the event in 2004.
Qantas, Airbus agree A380 upgrade
- BTN News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
Australian airline Qantas has reached an agreement with Airbus to upgrade its 12 A380's cabins to further improve passenger comfort on long-haul operations while maximising economics. Airbus will be responsible for the overall upper-deck integration and will develop specific tailored monuments and a new and unique business lounge area in the forward upper-deck.
WA adds A$425m for focused tourism marketing
- MICE News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
The Western Australian government has committed A$425 million over five years for destination marketing and event tourism as part of its 2017-18 State Budget. A further A$2.75 million will be spent in resources and trade events to assist WA's business growth into Asia.
Tourists told to flee Irma - with Jose and Katia to come
- BTN News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
Tourists are being urged to leave the US's Florida Key West and some Caribbean islands ahead of Irma, one of the most ferocious hurricanes ever to hit the region.
Austrian to retrofit long-haul fleet with Premium Economy
- BTN News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
From March 2018, Europe's Austrian Airlines is retrofitting its long-haul fleet to add a Premium Economy cabin featuring larger seats with separate armrests, footrests, fold-out tables, power outlets and USB ports.
Austrian says Premium Economy passengers will be able to check two free bags and will be offered a welcome drink and an amenity kit.
Jetstar stepping up Indonesia services, hoping to have Emirates aboard
- BTN News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
Qantas has told the International Air Services Commission that Jetstar plans to increase services between Australia and Indonesia from February 1 next year.
Air China adds Athens twice a week
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Air China will launch a new non-stop route between Beijing and Athens, Greece on 30 September 2017.
SITE opens Auction 2.0 to fund incentive research/education
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 12 September 2017
For the third year, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Foundation is hosting an on-line auction to raise funds for investment in critical research and educational program support for incentive travel professionals.
ICC Sydney awarded dual HR accolades
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Australia’s ICC Sydney has been recognised for its extraordinary culture and outstanding work in recruiting and on-boarding almost 1,800 staff in time for its December 2016 opening, with the new venue taking out two major awards at the Australian HR Awards.
Maharba pay-to-enter lounge opens in Melbourne Airport
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 11 September 2017
In Australia, Melbourne Airport's international terminal next week will open its first pay-to-enter lounge, 'the Marhaba lounge', part of a network operated by the Emirates-owned dnata air services group.
Users will pay A$75 for up to four hours or A$150 for eight hours' access.
Aero K Air says it can cut fares evn further
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2017
A new South Korean budget carrier says it can cut air fares by as much as 30 per cent in its home market while still posting an annual profit.
Rex links Port Augusta with Adelaide and Coober Pedy
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2017
Australian domestic carrier Regional Express (Rex) starts flying between Port Augusta and Adelaide on Monday 11 September 2017 and will operate three return services per week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Falling pound benefits London meetings
- MICE News
- Monday, 11 September 2017
The falling UK pound has helped make London the top destination for meetings and events in the Europe,Middle Eeast and Africa (EMEA) region this year, ranking ahead of Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris in the list of the five most popular cities.
Mandurah to host 2018 Police and Emergency Games
- MICE News
- Friday, 08 September 2017
The 2018 Australasian Police and Emergency Games will be held in Mandurah, Western Australia from October 28 to 03 November 2018.
The biennial Australasian Police and Emergency Games is a seven-day, multi-discipline sporting event for serving, retired and volunteer members of eligible police and emergency service agencies. Western Australia last hosted the event in 2004.
Qantas, Airbus agree A380 upgrade
- BTN News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
Australian airline Qantas has reached an agreement with Airbus to upgrade its 12 A380's cabins to further improve passenger comfort on long-haul operations while maximising economics. Airbus will be responsible for the overall upper-deck integration and will develop specific tailored monuments and a new and unique business lounge area in the forward upper-deck.
WA adds A$425m for focused tourism marketing
- MICE News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
The Western Australian government has committed A$425 million over five years for destination marketing and event tourism as part of its 2017-18 State Budget. A further A$2.75 million will be spent in resources and trade events to assist WA's business growth into Asia.
Tourists told to flee Irma - with Jose and Katia to come
- BTN News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
Tourists are being urged to leave the US's Florida Key West and some Caribbean islands ahead of Irma, one of the most ferocious hurricanes ever to hit the region.
Austrian to retrofit long-haul fleet with Premium Economy
- BTN News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
From March 2018, Europe's Austrian Airlines is retrofitting its long-haul fleet to add a Premium Economy cabin featuring larger seats with separate armrests, footrests, fold-out tables, power outlets and USB ports.
Austrian says Premium Economy passengers will be able to check two free bags and will be offered a welcome drink and an amenity kit.
Jetstar stepping up Indonesia services, hoping to have Emirates aboard
- BTN News
- Thursday, 07 September 2017
Qantas has told the International Air Services Commission that Jetstar plans to increase services between Australia and Indonesia from February 1 next year.
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