Radisson signs a Vietnam 'Blu'
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2025
Radisson Hotel Group has signed for the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
More Australians making 'travel or inheritance' choices - SCTI
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2025
New research from Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) indicates 'a generational divide' when it comes to deciding what, if any, travel choices Australians will prioritise.
Sydney's 'new' Adina Town Hall offers free parking
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2025
As part of its ongoing revitalisation of first-generation Adina Hotels, TFE Hotels has officially reopened the 144-room Adina Town Hall, an apartment-style accommodation experience in the heart of Sydney, Australia.
Hurtigruten takeover complete
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 February 2025
Hurtigruten is now separate from Hurtigruten Expeditions Holdings, following the acquisition of Hurtigruten Group by existing investors led by Arini Capital Management, AlbaCore Capital and Barings.
IATA in SAF 'registries management' move
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 February 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and 123Carbon are to develop interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries, aiming to increase transparency, avoid 'emissions reporting errors' and streamline certificate management across SAF registries.
Frankfurt's January numbers lower
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 February 2025
Bucking the firm's global trend, 3.9 million travellers flew via Germany's Frankfurt Airport in January, a decrease of 3.1 per cent compared to the same month in 2024.
Finnair deepens ties with Travelport
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 February 2025
Travel IT major Travelport says its agency customers now have access to new distribution capability (NDC) content from Finland's flag carrier Finnair.
France increases ticket tax
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 February 2025
The cost of flights from France will rise from March, when the government more than doubles its 'solidarity tax' on tickets except to Corsica and France’s overseas territories, all of which are exempt from the increases.
Emirates reinstates third Rome flight
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
From June 1, Dubai-based Emirates is reinstating its third daily Rome service, using a B777-300ER with eight first class suites, 42 lie-flat seats in business and 310 seats in economy.
Eve opens in Sydney
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
Sydney, Australia has a new hotel, the Eve, located at 8 Baptist Street, Redfern.
InterContinental Tokyo reveals upgrade plans
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
ANA InterContinental Tokyo, Japan is being upgraded across all areas, with 801 'revitalised' rooms alongside new dining and social spaces.
Preferred launches agents' travel booking and management platform
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched a travel advisor portal with a range of tools and resources.
US airlines call on Trump to drop compensation review
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
Major US airlines have asked the US Transportation Department to abandon a review (launched by the previous Biden administration) that focused on whether carriers should be required to pay passenger compensation for flight disruptions.
Radisson signs a Vietnam 'Blu'
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2025
Radisson Hotel Group has signed for the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
More Australians making 'travel or inheritance' choices - SCTI
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2025
New research from Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) indicates 'a generational divide' when it comes to deciding what, if any, travel choices Australians will prioritise.
Sydney's 'new' Adina Town Hall offers free parking
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2025
As part of its ongoing revitalisation of first-generation Adina Hotels, TFE Hotels has officially reopened the 144-room Adina Town Hall, an apartment-style accommodation experience in the heart of Sydney, Australia.
Hurtigruten takeover complete
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 February 2025
Hurtigruten is now separate from Hurtigruten Expeditions Holdings, following the acquisition of Hurtigruten Group by existing investors led by Arini Capital Management, AlbaCore Capital and Barings.
IATA in SAF 'registries management' move
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 February 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and 123Carbon are to develop interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries, aiming to increase transparency, avoid 'emissions reporting errors' and streamline certificate management across SAF registries.
Frankfurt's January numbers lower
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 February 2025
Bucking the firm's global trend, 3.9 million travellers flew via Germany's Frankfurt Airport in January, a decrease of 3.1 per cent compared to the same month in 2024.
Finnair deepens ties with Travelport
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 February 2025
Travel IT major Travelport says its agency customers now have access to new distribution capability (NDC) content from Finland's flag carrier Finnair.
France increases ticket tax
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 February 2025
The cost of flights from France will rise from March, when the government more than doubles its 'solidarity tax' on tickets except to Corsica and France’s overseas territories, all of which are exempt from the increases.
Emirates reinstates third Rome flight
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
From June 1, Dubai-based Emirates is reinstating its third daily Rome service, using a B777-300ER with eight first class suites, 42 lie-flat seats in business and 310 seats in economy.
Eve opens in Sydney
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
Sydney, Australia has a new hotel, the Eve, located at 8 Baptist Street, Redfern.
InterContinental Tokyo reveals upgrade plans
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
ANA InterContinental Tokyo, Japan is being upgraded across all areas, with 801 'revitalised' rooms alongside new dining and social spaces.
Preferred launches agents' travel booking and management platform
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched a travel advisor portal with a range of tools and resources.
US airlines call on Trump to drop compensation review
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
Major US airlines have asked the US Transportation Department to abandon a review (launched by the previous Biden administration) that focused on whether carriers should be required to pay passenger compensation for flight disruptions.
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