Adelaide praised for its handling of Land Forces 16
- MICE News
- Thursday, 17 November 2016
South Australia’s Adelaide has been praised by organisers and delegates for its handling of the Land Forces 16 conference.
WA to restrict tobacco sales at events
- MICE News
- Thursday, 17 November 2016
Western Australia is to have new laws that will restrict tobacco sales at festivals and public events.
400-plus events confirmed for ICC Sydney
- MICE News
- Thursday, 17 November 2016
Sydney’s reputation as an innovation hub will be boosted by the opening of the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) this December, with the integrated convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct proving a mecca for prestigious national and international organisations across industries.
Tiger celebrates birthday with A$9 fares
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 17 November 2016
Tigerair Australia is celebrating its ninth birthday with special celebratory fares on sale this week starting from A$9 each way on selected routes during the birthday sale period.
NZ’s South Island ‘open for business’ despite earthquake
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 17 November 2016
Visitors are welcome across Canterbury and New Zealand's South Island despite Monday’s earthquake, Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism (CCT) says.
Brisbane wins 2021 mining congress
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Brisbane will host the 26th World Mining Congress (WMC) at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in July 2021.
The Congress is expected to attract 2,000 delegates from 40 member countries responsible for some 80 per cent of the world’s minerals production.
Etihad, Hong Kong Airlines expand code share agreement
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has expanded its code-share agreement with Hong Kong Airlines to deliver improved connections between Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America.
Singapore Airlines Group reports lower October PLFs
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 November 2016
The Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) says October 2016 passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger kilometres) increased by 0.8 per cent compared to last year, trailing growth in capacity (measured in available seat kilometres) of 3.6 per cent. Passenger load factor (PLF) fell 2.1 percentage points to 76.7 per cent.
Canberra business events growth
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Australia’s Canberra Convention Bureau (CCB) reported a 10.1 per cent increase in its 2015/2016 annual results winning business worth more than $46 million to the ACT economy.
BA faces possible Xmas strike
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Facing a possible Xmas strike, UK-based British Airways says its pay proposal for mixed fleet cabin crew is "fair, reasonable and consistent with that already accepted by other British Airways crew.
China Eastern seeks a change of scenery
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 November 2016
China Eastern Airlines has applied for Chinese government permission to be an investment firm and diversify into other businesses other than airline sales.
United introduces automated screening lanes
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 November 2016
USA-based United Airlines has become the first US carrier to feature automated screening lanes at multiple airports with the opening of a TSA 'Precheck' security checkpoint at Chicago O'Hare.
Buffett reverses anti-airline stance
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 November 2016
USA-based billionaire investor Warren Buffett has reversed his long-standing negative position on airlines and has taken stakes in four US airlines, namely Southwest, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Continental through his Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate.
