GBT appoints Anderson its new ceo
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has named Doug Anderson its new ceo.
Wide variation in Sri Lanka's tourism growth figures
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Increased international arrivals and expansion into new segments are key elements in Sri Lanka’s plans to boost revenue in its growing tourism sector, with more emphasis on Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE).
Ibtm World seeks tech applications
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Reed Travel Exhibition’s ibtm world in Barcelona, Spain from 29 November – 1 December 2016, has opened applications for this year’s Technology and Innovation Watch Award in partnership with EventMB.
Lithium ion batteries on the way out?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
American IT firm SolidEnergy has created a smartphone battery that is half the standard size because instead of being made from graphite, it's made with a thin, lithium-metal foil.
Mexico, USA launch Open Skies
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Mexico and the USA have extended air services with an Open Skies agreement that allows US and Mexican carriers to operate any trans-border route they like, and use fifth and sixth freedom rights to manage flows between Mexico and other markets.
Qantas reports its best-ever financial result
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Australian airline Qantas has reported an underlying profit before tax of A$1.53 billion for the 12 months ended 30 June 2016 – the best result in its 95-year history.
Ferris Wheel dining returns in October
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
The international award-winning Ferris Wheel Dining Experience returns to Sydney’s Luna Park for the October – March 2016 - 17 Season.
Three nut groups combine for Launceston meet
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
The Australian chestnut, hazelnut and walnut industries have come together to present the inaugural Tri-Nut Conference near Launceston, Tasmania.
QAC reports strong 2015-16 FY
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
New Zealand’s Board of Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 30 June 2016, underpinned by record numbersof travellers, who also are spending more.
UNWTO now organising wine tourism conference
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Georgian National Tourism Administration, is organising the 1st UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism in the Kakheti wine region of Georgia on 07-09 September 2016.
Africa loses on global passenger numbers, freight posts marginal growth numbers
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Global passenger traffic grew 4.5 per cent in June 2016 and 5.6 per cent for the first half of the year, according to Airports Council International
Gold Coast business Exchange ‘a winner’
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Australia’s Gold Coast Business Events in Queensland has released survey findings from its June ‘Gold Coast Business Exchange’.
Some UK travel customers face GBP25 charge for failed complaints
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 23 August 2016
Passengers of some airlines serving the UK as well as package holiday operator customers now face a charge of GBP25 if they make a complaint about delays that is not upheld.
