Airbus in aviation data initiative
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has launched a new aviation data platform called Skywise in collaboration with Palantir Technologies. Skywise aims to become the single platform of reference used by all major aviation players to improve their operational performance and business results and to support their own digital transformation. PCOA conference booths sell out, wait list opened
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
All 60 exhibition booths at Australia’s annual PCOA Conference & Exhibition in November have been sold.
UNWTO slams US's Cuba decision
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed its concern over the recently-announced decision by US president Trump's administration to restore travel restrictions between the US and Cuba.
Travelport Digital webinar date change
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Ailsa Brown, Travelport Digital's new vice president, Asia Pacific has advised a changed date of her webinar on the company’s new mobile program for airlines to 05 July 15.00hrs SGT/17.00hrs AEST.
Airlines can register to attend HERE
IACC releases ‘Meeting Room of the Future’ phase one
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) has released phase one of its second annual ‘Meeting Room of the Future’ white paper.
Airbus reveals A320 interiors with Airspace Bin
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Europe-based plane manufacturer Airbus has launched its A320 Airspace interior with award-winning designs providing additional comfort and ambience. The new look also features the largest overhead bin in its class.
Cebu Pacific dominates Manila-Sydney run for passengers and cargo
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
Data from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) of Australia show Philippines carrier Cebu Pacific carried 43,512 passengers, about 42 per cent of all Q1 cabin traffic on the Manila-Sydney, Australia route, the highest of the three carriers on the run, the others being Qantas and Philippine Airlines.
Brexit already impacting hospitality employment
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
There may be a recruitment crisis for British business as a result of the Brexit (UK leaving the EU) negotiations that began June 19, with almost half of companies reporting a drop in the number of EU nationals applying for jobs. Many companies say they want Brexit negotiations to be delayed.
Study backing Gulf carrier benefits to US called a 'fake'
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
The debate over Gulf carrier access to the US market is back on the table, with new research claiming Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Air delivered more than US$7.8 billion of tourist spending in the country last year.
Upgrade okayed for Cairns Convention Centre
- MICE News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
Australia’s Cairns Convention Centre has had state government funding approved for its upgrade and expansion.
Fiji Air completes RFID install
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
Fiji Airways has completed installation of over 4,000 ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) tags throughout its fleet of 15 aircraft. One of the first of the Oceanian airlines to utilise RFID, the carrier has taken a keen interest in being an early adopter of customer-centric tech since rebranding in 2013.
China Airlines to increase Taipei-Brisbane-Auckland frequencies
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
Taiwan's China Airlines plans to offer daily A330 flights from Taipei to Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand by the end of this year.
Hyatt seeking better Expedia deal
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
Hyatt Hotels reportedly has told online travel agent Expedia that it wants a better financial deal or it will pull its inventory off the platform.
Airbus in aviation data initiative
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has launched a new aviation data platform called Skywise in collaboration with Palantir Technologies. Skywise aims to become the single platform of reference used by all major aviation players to improve their operational performance and business results and to support their own digital transformation. PCOA conference booths sell out, wait list opened
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
All 60 exhibition booths at Australia’s annual PCOA Conference & Exhibition in November have been sold.
UNWTO slams US's Cuba decision
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed its concern over the recently-announced decision by US president Trump's administration to restore travel restrictions between the US and Cuba.
Travelport Digital webinar date change
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Ailsa Brown, Travelport Digital's new vice president, Asia Pacific has advised a changed date of her webinar on the company’s new mobile program for airlines to 05 July 15.00hrs SGT/17.00hrs AEST.
Airlines can register to attend HERE
IACC releases ‘Meeting Room of the Future’ phase one
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) has released phase one of its second annual ‘Meeting Room of the Future’ white paper.
Airbus reveals A320 interiors with Airspace Bin
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Europe-based plane manufacturer Airbus has launched its A320 Airspace interior with award-winning designs providing additional comfort and ambience. The new look also features the largest overhead bin in its class.
Cebu Pacific dominates Manila-Sydney run for passengers and cargo
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
Data from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) of Australia show Philippines carrier Cebu Pacific carried 43,512 passengers, about 42 per cent of all Q1 cabin traffic on the Manila-Sydney, Australia route, the highest of the three carriers on the run, the others being Qantas and Philippine Airlines.
Brexit already impacting hospitality employment
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
There may be a recruitment crisis for British business as a result of the Brexit (UK leaving the EU) negotiations that began June 19, with almost half of companies reporting a drop in the number of EU nationals applying for jobs. Many companies say they want Brexit negotiations to be delayed.
Study backing Gulf carrier benefits to US called a 'fake'
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
The debate over Gulf carrier access to the US market is back on the table, with new research claiming Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Air delivered more than US$7.8 billion of tourist spending in the country last year.
Upgrade okayed for Cairns Convention Centre
- MICE News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
Australia’s Cairns Convention Centre has had state government funding approved for its upgrade and expansion.
Fiji Air completes RFID install
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
Fiji Airways has completed installation of over 4,000 ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) tags throughout its fleet of 15 aircraft. One of the first of the Oceanian airlines to utilise RFID, the carrier has taken a keen interest in being an early adopter of customer-centric tech since rebranding in 2013.
China Airlines to increase Taipei-Brisbane-Auckland frequencies
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
Taiwan's China Airlines plans to offer daily A330 flights from Taipei to Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand by the end of this year.
Hyatt seeking better Expedia deal
- BTN News
- Monday, 19 June 2017
Hyatt Hotels reportedly has told online travel agent Expedia that it wants a better financial deal or it will pull its inventory off the platform.
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