United trialling Flex Schedule anti-bump plan
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
USA-based United Airlines is testing a 'Flex-Schedule' program that will email passengers ahead of time on certain flights and ask them if they will consider changing flights in return for a travel voucher worth up to US$250.
Only four airports still covered by US PEDs rule - UK ban remains
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Only four airports remain under a ban for carry-on laptops on US-bound direct flights, namely Saudi Arabia's two main international airports in Riyadh and Jeddah, Egypt's Cairo International and Morocco's Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport.
Sabre trials AI chatbot at two travel agencies
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Sabre Corporation has confirmed the development of an AI-powered chatbot that leverages Microsoft Bot Framework and Microsoft Cognitive Services, a set of tools that organisations can use to add intelligent and conversational features to their applications, including Language Understanding Intelligent Service (LUIS).
Beazley joins Gold Coast Business Events
- MICE News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Australia’s Gold Coast Business Events has made Melissa Beazley (pictured) a business development executive. Beazley joins the GCBE with a strong background in business events in both operations and business development.
Her most-recent role was business development executive at Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise.
Rowe joins Queensland Airports
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
In Australia, Queensland Airports (QA) has appointed Adam Rowe, a former Tigerair Australia executive, as its new general manager Business Development and Marketing.
Evandale to have arts hub
- MICE News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
A new cultural destination is being developed in Evandale on Australia’s Gold Coast, Queensland.The Cultural Precinct development is set to become the new hub for arts, culture and creative enterprise.
The 16.9 hectare site will support the city’s thriving cultural evolution.
The first stage is scheduled for completion in December 2017, with the opening of a A$37.5 million outdoor stage and concert lawn.
West End 'open' and ready for UK summer season
- MICE News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Mayor of London, UK Sadiq Khan is pictured with some of the West End’s most famous faces to affirm that London’s West End and its world class offering is open for the summer season.To support the #LondonIsOpen campaign, the entire West End will be liveried for the first time in history.
Delivered by the West End Partnership 374, flags across nine streets spanning approximately 4.5 miles have been installed across the West End including Bond Street, Leicester Square, Oxford Street, Piccadilly, and Regent Street St James.
NZ reps set for AFNC in Sydney
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
New Zealand representatives are set to share their diverse destinations and warm hospitality with delegates at the 12th Associations Forum National Conference (AFNC) in Sydney, 17 and 18 July.
Australian business leaders come together
- MICE News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Business leaders and senior politicians, will come together to discuss issues facing small businesses across Australia at the Vodafone National Small Business Summit in Melbourne at the Event Centre Collins Square, 23-25 August 2017.
ICC Sydney awarded LEED gold status
- MICE News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Australia’s premier convention, exhibition and entertainment venue, International Convention Centre Sydney, has been awarded LEED Gold, recognising its all-encompassing approach to sustainability.The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) ratings system, developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost program for buildings that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.
Emirates a large contributor to US economy - study
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Dubai-based Emirates supported more than 104,000 American jobs and contributed US$21.3 billion in revenue to the US economy, including US$10.5 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and US$6.4 billion of labor income in 2015, according to a study conducted by Campbell-Hill Aviation Group.
KLM to offer Amsterdam tips tag
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is to offer passengers who visit Amsterdam (from September) the 'KLM Care Tag', a gps-enabled audio luggage tag that automatically provides location-based verbal tips on how to get around the city for pedestrians or cyclists.
IHG opens another Zimbabwe property
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
InterContinental Hotels Group has opened the Holiday Innn Mutare, Zimbabwe in the heart of the city.
United trialling Flex Schedule anti-bump plan
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
USA-based United Airlines is testing a 'Flex-Schedule' program that will email passengers ahead of time on certain flights and ask them if they will consider changing flights in return for a travel voucher worth up to US$250.
Only four airports still covered by US PEDs rule - UK ban remains
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Only four airports remain under a ban for carry-on laptops on US-bound direct flights, namely Saudi Arabia's two main international airports in Riyadh and Jeddah, Egypt's Cairo International and Morocco's Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport.
Sabre trials AI chatbot at two travel agencies
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Sabre Corporation has confirmed the development of an AI-powered chatbot that leverages Microsoft Bot Framework and Microsoft Cognitive Services, a set of tools that organisations can use to add intelligent and conversational features to their applications, including Language Understanding Intelligent Service (LUIS).
Beazley joins Gold Coast Business Events
- MICE News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Australia’s Gold Coast Business Events has made Melissa Beazley (pictured) a business development executive. Beazley joins the GCBE with a strong background in business events in both operations and business development.
Her most-recent role was business development executive at Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise.
Rowe joins Queensland Airports
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
In Australia, Queensland Airports (QA) has appointed Adam Rowe, a former Tigerair Australia executive, as its new general manager Business Development and Marketing.
Evandale to have arts hub
- MICE News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
A new cultural destination is being developed in Evandale on Australia’s Gold Coast, Queensland.The Cultural Precinct development is set to become the new hub for arts, culture and creative enterprise.
The 16.9 hectare site will support the city’s thriving cultural evolution.
The first stage is scheduled for completion in December 2017, with the opening of a A$37.5 million outdoor stage and concert lawn.
West End 'open' and ready for UK summer season
- MICE News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Mayor of London, UK Sadiq Khan is pictured with some of the West End’s most famous faces to affirm that London’s West End and its world class offering is open for the summer season.To support the #LondonIsOpen campaign, the entire West End will be liveried for the first time in history.
Delivered by the West End Partnership 374, flags across nine streets spanning approximately 4.5 miles have been installed across the West End including Bond Street, Leicester Square, Oxford Street, Piccadilly, and Regent Street St James.
NZ reps set for AFNC in Sydney
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
New Zealand representatives are set to share their diverse destinations and warm hospitality with delegates at the 12th Associations Forum National Conference (AFNC) in Sydney, 17 and 18 July.
Australian business leaders come together
- MICE News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Business leaders and senior politicians, will come together to discuss issues facing small businesses across Australia at the Vodafone National Small Business Summit in Melbourne at the Event Centre Collins Square, 23-25 August 2017.
ICC Sydney awarded LEED gold status
- MICE News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Australia’s premier convention, exhibition and entertainment venue, International Convention Centre Sydney, has been awarded LEED Gold, recognising its all-encompassing approach to sustainability.The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) ratings system, developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost program for buildings that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.
Emirates a large contributor to US economy - study
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
Dubai-based Emirates supported more than 104,000 American jobs and contributed US$21.3 billion in revenue to the US economy, including US$10.5 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and US$6.4 billion of labor income in 2015, according to a study conducted by Campbell-Hill Aviation Group.
KLM to offer Amsterdam tips tag
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is to offer passengers who visit Amsterdam (from September) the 'KLM Care Tag', a gps-enabled audio luggage tag that automatically provides location-based verbal tips on how to get around the city for pedestrians or cyclists.
IHG opens another Zimbabwe property
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 July 2017
InterContinental Hotels Group has opened the Holiday Innn Mutare, Zimbabwe in the heart of the city.
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