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RHIC to focus on investment

: MICE News; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

This year's Russia & CIS Hotel Investment Conference (RHIC) will focus on real estate investors and the growing interest in investing in the accommodation sector.

Macau puts spotlight on tourism

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Macau is to host its inaugural Global Tourism Economy Forum, a three-day event at the Macau Tower that is expected to attract 600 delegates and tourism stakeholders.

Etihad, Aer Lingus in code share pact

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

UAE-based Etihad Airways and Ireland's Aer Lingus have signed an interline and code share agreement.

Ryanair seeking Stansted stake

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Ryanair Holdings says it wants a 25 per cent equity stake in London's Stansted airport.

Bag-carrying passengers at Brisbane Airport now are offered quicker and easier self-service check in thanks to a new bag-drop system from technology provider SITA that allows passengers to drop off their bags in less than 25 seconds.

Tiger adds jobs, routes

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Australia's Tiger Airways is increasing flights and will create 100 new jobs, including 70 in Victoria.

Ryanair seeks wider doors

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Irish budget carrier Ryanair is in talks with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China for a jet with double-size passenger doors that would allow guests to board and exit two at a time to cut turnaround times.

Fewer Customs staff for Tasmania

: MICE News; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Australian Customs and Border Protection is blaming Federal budget cuts and a drop in air and sea freight volumes for its decision to cut 14 jobs in Tasmania.

HIC 2012 gets under way

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

At a time when the national e-health system is under the microscope, Australia’s leaders in the field of health informatics and e-health have converged on Sydney for the 20th Health Informatics Society of Australia National Conference 2012 (HIC).

Melbourne next for AIDS meet

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Responsibility for the next International AIDS Conference has officially passed to Melbourne after AIDS 2012 in Washington, DC. USA closed.

ICCA adds African and Middle east regional directors

: MICE News; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has added regional representation for Africa and Middle East.

Monaco Yacht Show to welcome 28,000

: MICE News; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

The Principality of Monaco will again host the annual Monaco Yacht Show from 19 to 22 September.

Airbus delays A350-900 launch

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 July 2012

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus says there will be a three month delay for the debut of its A350-900, due to production delays in wing drilling.