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2015-16 terror attacks had only a short-term effect on European airlines' traffic - IATA

: BTN News; Wednesday, 17 May 2017

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the terrorist attacks in Western Europe in late 2015 and early 2016 reduced European airlines' international passenger traffic by an estimated 1.6 per cent in the following year compared to expectated levels.

Aviation fuel quality the subject of new MoU

: BTN News; Wednesday, 17 May 2017

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Joint Inspection Group (JIG) and Airlines for America (A4A) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and promote Safety and Quality Assurance in global aviation fuelling activities.

EU warned PEDs extension a threat to trade

: BTN News; Wednesday, 17 May 2017

Business travel leaders have warned the EU that US proposals to extend a ban on personal electronic devices (PEDs) in aircraft cabins to ex-Europe flights would damage trade.

EU updates airline blacklist

: BTN News; Wednesday, 17 May 2017

All airlines from Benin and Mozambique have been removed from the EU Air Safety List, while four individual airlines have been added.

EEAA in mentoring night

: MICE News; Tuesday, 16 May 2017

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has joined up with Tourism Australia chairman Tony South to provide young business event professionals an evening of mentoring and networking.

Leadership, international focus change at Incon

: MICE News; Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Roslyn McLeod, managing director of Arinex and Inge Hanser, managing director of CPO Hanser Service, are stepping down as co-chairs of Incon, the partnership of conference and association companies after a decade of service.

They will be replaced by Patrizia Semprebene Buongiorno, vice president AIM Group International and Carol McGury, evp SmithBucklin.

ICCA and BestCities launch new grants program

: MICE News; Tuesday, 16 May 2017

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the BestCities Global Alliance have launched a new grants program 'Incredible Impacts' for associations to encourage communication of the true value of meetings.

More Australians opting for cruise holidays

: BTN News; Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Cruise operator Carnival Australia says the growth in cruising on its home-based ships has helped fuel a staggering 21 per cent increase in the number of Australians taking an ocean cruise.

Malindo to rebrand and take international position

: BTN News; Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Indonesia's Lion Air group says its subsidiary Malindo Air is to be renamed Batik Air.

Ebola death count rises

: BTN News; Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Another case of ebola has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with three victims confirmed dead.

AirAsia signs jv MoU for China

: BTN News; Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Three companies - China Everbright Group, the Henan Working Group and AirAsia - have signed a joint venture Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new low-cost carrier based in China.

Amex report focuses on 'Australia for business'

: BTN News; Monday, 15 May 2017

Cities within APAC make up the majority of the top 10 visiting Australia for business, with proximity playing a factor, according to the latest American Express Global Business Travel report.

Solomon Islands beats tourism targets

: Health & Leisure; Monday, 15 May 2017

Rounding out another positive 12 months for the Solomon Islands’ tourism fortunes, international visitation for the period January – December 2016 has surpassed set targets for the second year running.