Herbalife 'Retreat' headed for Brisbane
- MICE News
- Friday, 24 February 2017
International nutrition company Herbalife has chosen Brisbane , Australia to host its Asia Pacific contingent of high performance members this year.
ICC Sydney a success 'even before it opened'
- MICE News
- Friday, 24 February 2017
Delivering on its launch objectives, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) was impressing event organisers well before it officially opened 20 December 2016, according to new data.Data collected during the intensive testing and commissioning phase of ICC Sydney revealed every respondent positively reviewed the contemporary design and service excellence and confirmed they would recommend the venue for future events.
Qatar launches Saudi services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2017
Doha-based carrier Qatar Airways has confirmed the start of its new services to Yanbu and Tabuk in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with three weekly flights beginning 09 May for Yanbu and 19 June for Tabuk.
Five airlines threatened with court action after failing to pay compensation
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2017
Five international airlines that fly into Europe - American, Etihad, Emirates, Singapore and Turkish Airlines - have been told they cannot avoid paying compensation to passengers for delays including for missing connecting flights.
American launches no-frills service
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2017
USA-based American Airlines has begun selling its new no-frills 'Basic Economy' fares on 10 domestic routes.
Study focuses on airlines' mobile sales winners and losers
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2017
IdeaWorks says airlines are better at selling seat selection than selling checked-in baggage using mobile devices.
Atlantic fares war looms as Norwegian outlines expansion plans
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2017
Irish, Scottish and Northern Ireland airports are set for a windfall in terms of new Europe-originating cheap US flights from Norwegian Air International (NAI).
Airberlin adding three A330-200s
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2017
Germany-based low-cost carrier airberlin is adding three wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft to its fleet to handle its expanded long-haul northern summer flight schedule from Germany to the US.
Hainan pulls out of Novotel Twin Waters deal
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2017
Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines, part of the global HNA group, has cancelled plans to purchase Australia's Novotel Twin Waters Resort on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Canberra considers business class lounge
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2017
Australia's Canberra Airport may open a lounge dedicated to any business class passengers and top-tier frequent flyers.
RACV/RACT Hobart completes A$10.6m upgrade
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2017
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia’s RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel now boasts a new lounge, fully renovated restaurant, gymnasium and a hotel entry directly off centrally-located Collins Street.
The adjacent heritage-listed Cascade House was also restored and connected to the 125-room hotel. Internally, the sandstone building was remodelled to incorporate an exclusive lounge upstairs and a bar at street level.
Tangalooma offers six $A1,000 MICE bonuses
- MICE News
- Thursday, 23 February 2017
Australia’s Tangalooma Island Resort is offering one of six complimentary island experiences valued up to A$1000 for a limited period.
New Premium Economy seating for Qantas
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2017
Australia's Qantas has revealed its next generation Premium Economy seat, which will debut on the airline’s fleet of B787-9s from October.
Wider and with more functional space overall, the new seat has a recline motion that provides what is described as a class-leading level of comfort.
