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MEA calls for ‘permanent’ cap deferral

MICE News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
Linda-Profile-2012---High-ResThe decision by Australia’s federal government to defer the introduction of a A$2000 cap on work-related education expense deductions is evidence that the controversial plan wasn’t thought through, according to the Meetings and Events Association (MEA).

Linda Gaunt, chief executive officer of MEA (pictured right) said: “I do hope that whichever government is elected listens to those of us who know and ensure it is permanently scrapped,”.

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Emirates launches private jet service

BTN News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
EKA319 Lifestyle2Dubai-based airline Emirates has launched a luxury private jet service, Emirates Executive, using an A319 aircraft fitted out to meet the most discerning traveller’s requirements.

Available in English and Arabic, the Emirates Executive website offers visitors a glimpse of the experience through a video that takes the customer on a journey showcasing the aircraft and offering an insight into its premium features. Customers can then ‘start their journey’ via the request form and define a travel experience that meets their specifications.

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Ballroom back to the stage

MICE News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
Australian film Strictly Ballroom is coming to the stage in a new musical theatre production that will make its global premiere in Sydney, Australia from 25 March 2014.

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ESOT goes digital

MICE News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
The European Society of Organ Transplantation (ESOT) attendees who gather in Vienna in September for the 2013 Congress will be offered a digitalised conference, the ‘ESOT Ecosystem’, on tablet, using a tailor-made ESOT 2013 App.

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Duo develop meetings management program

MICE News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
Citi Commercial Cards and Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) together have developed a strategic meetings management system for large multinational and global clients’ meetings and events programs.

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Virgin raises fares as dollar falls

BTN News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
Brisbane-based Virgin Australia is to increase fares and international fuel surcharges in response to higher fuel costs and the fall in the value of the Australian dollar.

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Philippines adds nine days to visa-free rule

BTN News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
The Philippines has extended its visa-free privilege from 21 to 30 days for nationals from 151 countries including Australia provided they hold a passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond their stay and they have a ticket out.

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Woof! That's a relief

BTN News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
In the USA, San Diego's Lindbergh Field Airport has been expanded and now reportedly has the nation's only 'doggy loo'.

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FlightCar expands offering

BTN News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
US airport car-sharing service FlightCar has launched FlightCar Monthly, a new program that will pay up to US$400 per month for cars to be used at Boston's Logan International or San Francisco International Airport.

Adelaide to focus on current carrier Potential

MICE News
Monday, 05 August 2013
South Australia’s Minister for Tourism, Leon Bignell, says that while the state will continue to talk with international carriers about serving Adelaide, the short-term emphasis is likely to be on further development of visitor potential presented by airlines already committed to the city.

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MTAA calls for award entries

MICE News
Monday, 05 August 2013
Organisers of the Mekong Tourism Alliance Awards (MTAA) have called for submissions in six categories: Airline of the Year,Outbound and Inbound Travel Operator of the Year, Five Star Hotel of the Year, Resort Hotel of the Year and Eco Tourism Destination.

Read more ...

MEA calls for ‘permanent’ cap deferral

MICE News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
Linda-Profile-2012---High-ResThe decision by Australia’s federal government to defer the introduction of a A$2000 cap on work-related education expense deductions is evidence that the controversial plan wasn’t thought through, according to the Meetings and Events Association (MEA).

Linda Gaunt, chief executive officer of MEA (pictured right) said: “I do hope that whichever government is elected listens to those of us who know and ensure it is permanently scrapped,”.

Read more ...

Emirates launches private jet service

BTN News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
EKA319 Lifestyle2Dubai-based airline Emirates has launched a luxury private jet service, Emirates Executive, using an A319 aircraft fitted out to meet the most discerning traveller’s requirements.

Available in English and Arabic, the Emirates Executive website offers visitors a glimpse of the experience through a video that takes the customer on a journey showcasing the aircraft and offering an insight into its premium features. Customers can then ‘start their journey’ via the request form and define a travel experience that meets their specifications.

Read more ...

Ballroom back to the stage

MICE News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
Australian film Strictly Ballroom is coming to the stage in a new musical theatre production that will make its global premiere in Sydney, Australia from 25 March 2014.

Read more ...

ESOT goes digital

MICE News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
The European Society of Organ Transplantation (ESOT) attendees who gather in Vienna in September for the 2013 Congress will be offered a digitalised conference, the ‘ESOT Ecosystem’, on tablet, using a tailor-made ESOT 2013 App.

Read more ...

Duo develop meetings management program

MICE News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
Citi Commercial Cards and Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) together have developed a strategic meetings management system for large multinational and global clients’ meetings and events programs.

Read more ...

Virgin raises fares as dollar falls

BTN News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
Brisbane-based Virgin Australia is to increase fares and international fuel surcharges in response to higher fuel costs and the fall in the value of the Australian dollar.

Read more ...

Philippines adds nine days to visa-free rule

BTN News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
The Philippines has extended its visa-free privilege from 21 to 30 days for nationals from 151 countries including Australia provided they hold a passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond their stay and they have a ticket out.

Read more ...

Woof! That's a relief

BTN News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
In the USA, San Diego's Lindbergh Field Airport has been expanded and now reportedly has the nation's only 'doggy loo'.

Read more ...

FlightCar expands offering

BTN News
Tuesday, 06 August 2013
US airport car-sharing service FlightCar has launched FlightCar Monthly, a new program that will pay up to US$400 per month for cars to be used at Boston's Logan International or San Francisco International Airport.

Adelaide to focus on current carrier Potential

MICE News
Monday, 05 August 2013
South Australia’s Minister for Tourism, Leon Bignell, says that while the state will continue to talk with international carriers about serving Adelaide, the short-term emphasis is likely to be on further development of visitor potential presented by airlines already committed to the city.

Read more ...

MTAA calls for award entries

MICE News
Monday, 05 August 2013
Organisers of the Mekong Tourism Alliance Awards (MTAA) have called for submissions in six categories: Airline of the Year,Outbound and Inbound Travel Operator of the Year, Five Star Hotel of the Year, Resort Hotel of the Year and Eco Tourism Destination.

Read more ...