Capella appoints Jackson
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
The Capella Singapore hotel has appointed Paul Jackson its general manager.
Accor boosts 'green' credentials in Australasia
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Accommodation giant Accor says it now has more than 200 hotels eco-certified in Australia and New Zealand, equal to more than 50 per cent of its coverage in the region.
Greyhound extends Cyclone Alfred cancellations
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Coach operator Greyhound Australia has cancelled all services in South East Queensland this weekend due to risks from Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Turkish Airlines cuts debt, posts US$2.4bn profit
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Turkey's Turkish Airlines has posted a US$2.4 billion profit for 2024 and a cash dividend of US$260 million for the same period, partly due to its share buyback strategy.
Trump's de minimis 'stays till US systems can handle it'
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
The US's de minimis Customs exemption will temporarily remain in place for products from China, Canada and Mexico, providing a duty reprieve for an estimated billion packages.
Accor boosts 'green' credentials in Australasia
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Accommodation giant Accor says it now has more than 200 hotels eco-certified in Australia and New Zealand, equal to more than 50 per cent of its coverage in the region.
Fleet Space finds a home in Adelaide
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
South Australia's Adelaide Airport is to be home to space exploration firm Fleet Space Technologies, which also will have a hyper factory for next-generation space and climate technologies on the 5,000 sqm-plus site.
Australia sinks A$250m into LCLFs
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Australia's Federal government is to invest A$250 million in the country's domestic low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry, prompting plane maker Airbus to say it will help Australia become a low carbon fuel superpower and create energy security and regional jobs.
VicParks name change adds clarity
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
In Australia, the peak industry body representing more than 80 per cent of Victoria’s tourist and residential park operators has changed its business name from VicParks to Caravan & Residential Parks Victoria.
Pegasus awarded for fleet age
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Turkey's budget carrier Pegasus Airlines has been awarded the 'World’s 2nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet' 2025 in the ‘100+ fleet aircraft’ category by ch-aviation.
Starwood brand is back
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Starwood Capital Group has announced the relaunch of Starwood Hotels (from SH Hotels & Resorts) and a pipeline of new properties.
Emirates reiterates commitment to protecting wildlife, adds Asia destinations
- BTN News
- Friday, 07 March 2025
Dubai-based Emirates SkyCargo is a world leader in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade and ahead of World Wildlife Day, its divisional senior vp Badr Abbas said: “The illegal wildlife trade is one supply chain we proudly disrupt. By refusing to carry trafficked wildlife, the land, air and sea logistics network is in the unique position to stop the illicit trade in its tracks.
Eilish tour breaks Timberlake's 18-year record
- MICE News
- Friday, 07 March 2025
Qudos Bank Arena, an Australian TEG venue operated by ASM Global, says the Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour broke the single event attendance record set by Justin Timberlake for the FutureSex/LoveShow Tour 18 years prior.
