ATSG shareholders okay Stonepeak bid
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
Aircraft leasing firm ATSG's shareholders have approved investment firm Stonepeak’s US$3.1bn takeover bid.
Australian government considers Rex takeover
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
The Australian government may make bankrupt regional carrier Rex a state-owned airline after keeping the business afloat for months via government-backed guarantees.
ABEA and AIPC launch convention centre training
- BTN News
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
The International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) and Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) have partnered for a convention centre leadership training program.
Shaw joins Kaigi
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Gina Shaw has joined Australia-based Kaigi Conferencing and Events as conference and event manager.
Dnata signs WSI deal
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 February 2025
In-flight caterer dnata Catering & Retail (dnata) is investing A$17 million at Australia's new Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), for a facility capable of producing three million meals each year.
Marriott reports strong AP 2024
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Marriott International has reported a record-breaking year of growth in Asia Pacific (excluding China), signing 109 deals in 2024 and adding more than 21,000 rooms to its pipeline.
Air NZ joins AAPA
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Air New Zealand has joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) with immediate effect.
“Joining the AAPA will ensure ... a thriving Asia Pacific aviation industry into the future,” said Air NZ ceo Greg Foran.
Heathrow customers call for lower charges
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 February 2025
With promised UK Labour government backing for a third runway on the table, some London Heathrow airlines and hotels are asking for lower charges and higher standards.
Jetstar offers NT sale
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Qantas's budget arm Jetstar has released 15,000 domestic flights to the Northern Territory (NT) in a sale running until midnight February 14.
Its ‘NT Sale’ offers fares to both Uluru and Darwin from Sydney, Melbourne (Tullamarine), Adelaide and Brisbane, with the cheapest fare Melbourne to Uluru from A$89, followed by Sydney to Uluru from A$99, Brisbane to Darwin from A$129, Adelaide to Darwin from A$129, Sydney to Darwin from A$151, and Melbourne to Darwin from A$155.
HKTB incentive playbook on show at AIME
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 11 February 2025
The Hong Kong Tourism Board and 16 MICE suppliers are promoting the Hong Kong Incentive Playbook at this year's AIME in Australia, held 10 to 12 February 2025 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
Virgin Australia tops government stats in December
- BTN News
- Sunday, 09 February 2025
The Australian government has named Virgin Australia the country’s most punctual major airline in December, with a domestic flight completion rate of 99.4 per cent and on-time performance of 74.7 per cent.
Amadeus and Traveloka strengthen ties
- BTN News
- Sunday, 09 February 2025
Global travel technology company Amadeus has strengthened its partnership with Asian travel platform Traveloka.
New Spanish rule causing chaos for hotels, car rental firms and tourists
- BTN News
- Sunday, 09 February 2025
Spain's new tourist data rule has been called a "complete mess" by hoteliers.
