GBTA APAC conference registrations now open
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
NSW government okays Penrith snow resort
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
In Australia, the NSW government has granted SSDA approval to build Australia’s first indoor snow resort at Penrith, Winter Snow World.
It was the final step in the SSDA process for a planning proposal lodged by local developer Peter Magnisalis.
The project still has many Olympic-sized hoops to clear before construction begins.
Eva buying A350s and A321
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
Australia's cruise industry on the rebound
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 12 January 2024
Australia's cruise industry is reporting a record number of passengers holidaying to Australian ports, higher even than the pre-pandemic era, with about 1.1 million people forecast to take a cruise in the country during the summer season, according to industry figures.
Passenger demand nears 2019 levels - IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says November 2023 air travel performance indicated air travel demand topped 99 per cent of 2019 levels.
Australia's 'big two' bid for more Bali seats
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
Australia’s Qantas and Virgin Australia are seeking more flight rights to Bali in Indonesia, anticipating high holiday demand for the destination, though Virgin is asking for a larger share of any increase, saying Qantas already holds more of the market.
Ryanair planning Berlin boost
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
Irish budget airline Ryanair intends to increase flights from Berlin, Germany this northern summer, including 47 per cent more services to Italy.
Qantas reverts to 'standard' livery for its A220s
- BTN News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Qantas’s 'green tail' Aborigine-themed A220 will be a one-off, with the rest of the Australian flag carrier's 29 of the type sporting 'normal' livery when the planes begin carrying passengers on key routes along Australia’s east coast.
Kanofski joins Western Sydney Airport Board
- BTN News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Ken Kanofski, who previously has headed Australia's NSW Roads and Maritime Services (NSW RMS), will join the board of the Western Sydney Airport alongside two other non-executive directors, namely Donna-Maree Vinci and Tim Eddy.
Penang to host April AV meet
- MICE News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Dnata arm to open in Rome
- BTN News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Airport Handling, a majority-owned subsidiary of dnata, has been awarded a seven-year ground handling licence by Aeroporti di Roma and will establish operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
IAG inks Sabre gds deal
- BTN News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Software and technology company Sabre Corporation has entered into a multi-year distribution agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) that will expand their existing partnership and further promote modern travel retailing practices.
Mackay to host 2024 Australian tour meet
- MICE News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Mackay will host the 2024 Australian Regional Tourism Convention on 09 – 11 October 2024.
GBTA APAC conference registrations now open
- MICE News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
NSW government okays Penrith snow resort
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
In Australia, the NSW government has granted SSDA approval to build Australia’s first indoor snow resort at Penrith, Winter Snow World.
It was the final step in the SSDA process for a planning proposal lodged by local developer Peter Magnisalis.
The project still has many Olympic-sized hoops to clear before construction begins.
Eva buying A350s and A321
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
Australia's cruise industry on the rebound
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 12 January 2024
Australia's cruise industry is reporting a record number of passengers holidaying to Australian ports, higher even than the pre-pandemic era, with about 1.1 million people forecast to take a cruise in the country during the summer season, according to industry figures.
Passenger demand nears 2019 levels - IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says November 2023 air travel performance indicated air travel demand topped 99 per cent of 2019 levels.
Australia's 'big two' bid for more Bali seats
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
Australia’s Qantas and Virgin Australia are seeking more flight rights to Bali in Indonesia, anticipating high holiday demand for the destination, though Virgin is asking for a larger share of any increase, saying Qantas already holds more of the market.
Ryanair planning Berlin boost
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 January 2024
Irish budget airline Ryanair intends to increase flights from Berlin, Germany this northern summer, including 47 per cent more services to Italy.
Qantas reverts to 'standard' livery for its A220s
- BTN News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Qantas’s 'green tail' Aborigine-themed A220 will be a one-off, with the rest of the Australian flag carrier's 29 of the type sporting 'normal' livery when the planes begin carrying passengers on key routes along Australia’s east coast.
Kanofski joins Western Sydney Airport Board
- BTN News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Ken Kanofski, who previously has headed Australia's NSW Roads and Maritime Services (NSW RMS), will join the board of the Western Sydney Airport alongside two other non-executive directors, namely Donna-Maree Vinci and Tim Eddy.
Penang to host April AV meet
- MICE News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Dnata arm to open in Rome
- BTN News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Airport Handling, a majority-owned subsidiary of dnata, has been awarded a seven-year ground handling licence by Aeroporti di Roma and will establish operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
IAG inks Sabre gds deal
- BTN News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Software and technology company Sabre Corporation has entered into a multi-year distribution agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) that will expand their existing partnership and further promote modern travel retailing practices.
Mackay to host 2024 Australian tour meet
- MICE News
- Thursday, 11 January 2024
Mackay will host the 2024 Australian Regional Tourism Convention on 09 – 11 October 2024.
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