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Air France in Etihad talks

: BTN News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

Europe's Air France chairman and ceo Jean-Cyril Spinetta has confirmed industry rumours that the airline group is in talks to tie up with Etihad Airways of the UAE.

beyondblue launches anxiety campaign

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 02 August 2012

Victoria-based organisation ‘beyondblue’ is conducting research ahead of a new campaign to raise awareness and understanding of anxiety disorders across Australia.

Crown joins vibrant Sydney hotel scene

: MICE News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

Tourism Accommodation Australia (NSW) has welcomed confirmation by Crown Limited that it will develop plans for a new hotel complex at Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour.

Carlson Rezidor opens Chongqing hotel

: MICE News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has opened its first hotel in Chongqing, China.

Emirates releases 10-year ‘celebratory’ WA fares

: BTN News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

Dubai-based Emirates airline will celebrate 10 years of operations in Western Australia on 02 August, just weeks after reconfirming its commitment to the state by announcing a three-times-daily service from March 2013.

CWT enhances independent hotels tool

: BTN News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

New research from Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) shows on average, 54 per cent of travellers book outside their companies’ recommended hotel booking channels, even in the most carefully managed travel programs.

Perth airport seeks US funding

: BTN News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

Perth Airport, Western Australia has issued a US$301.5 million private placement to US investors to help part-fund its planned US$750 million expansion including its new domestic terminal and pier and plans to boost international capacity.

India to lead anti-ETS talks?

: BTN News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it expects India to lead global talks objecting to the European Union's Emissions Trading System (EU ETS tax).

Authorities probe hotel deals

: MICE News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

Consumer protection authorities in the UK have launched a prosecution alleging InterContinental Hotels entered into an illegal arrangement with online travel agencies Expedia and Booking.com for the on line supply of room-only hotel accommodation.

Jetstar boosts network

: BTN News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

Australia's Jetstar will reinstate a direct service from Melbourne to Hawaii, USA from 15 December and also increase Sydney-Phuket, Thailand services to four flights a week.

Air Canada pilots fighting low cost plan

: BTN News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

Canada's Air Canada's pilots say a planned low-cost carrier (LCC) owned by their employer could threaten their job security and working conditions.

US closer to ETS ban

: BTN News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

A US Senate committee has passed a bill authorising the transportation secretary to stop US airlines complying with the European Union's inclusion of aviation in its emissions trading system (EU ETS tax).

GDS to support IATA plan

: BTN News; Thursday, 02 August 2012

The four global distribution systems (GDSs) Travelport (Galileo, Apollo and Worldspan) Sabre, Amadeus and Abacus have voiced support for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) plan to set new standards for industry ticket sales.