IAPCO members invited to Durban for Edge
- MICE News
- Thursday, 17 August 2023
Members of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) will travel to Durban, South Africa in October to deliver the IAPCO-hosted Edge seminar.
Hawaii fires update August 16
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 August 2023
Further to our Tuesday report, all non-essential travel to West Maui (including Lāhainā, Nāpili, Kāʻanapali, and Kapalua) is strongly discouraged through the month of August and hotels in West Maui have temporarily stopped accepting bookings.
Global business travel market rebounding at speed - GBTA
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 August 2023
The global business travel industry has rebounded at a faster rate than expected a year ago and is now expected to surpass its pre-pandemic spending level of US$1.4 trillion in 2024 − and to grow to nearly US$1.8 trillion by 2027.
Australia’s big four airports still not back to pre-pandemic financial levels
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 August 2023
The financial performance of Australia’s four largest airports (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth) in 2021-22 remained well below the results achieved in the last full non-pandemic financial year of 2018-19, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) latest Airport Monitoring Report.
Maui leisure travel effectively suspended
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Vacation (and any other avoidable) travel to West Maui, Hawaii is strongly discouraged for the near future. Visitors to West Maui have largely heeded the call to leave the island, with about 46,000 people flying out of Kahului Airport since last Wednesday.
Sydney to host FIFA women’s football convention 18-19 August
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Sydney, Australia has secured the second edition of the FIFA Women’s Football Convention from 18 - 19 August 2023 to conclude the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, which ends with the final in Sydney.
Man arrested for Malaysia Air bomb threat
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Australian police have charged a Canberra resident for 'a false threat' to damage an A330 plane with 211 passengers and crew on board, which as a result was forced to return to Sydney.
China opens the doors, the world responds
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Since China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the resumption of group tours to 78 countries including Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, on-line travel service providers have reported a huge growth in outbound travel inquiries and thousands of new travel products have been launched.
Jetstar puts Phuket on sale till Friday August 18
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 14 August 2023
Between now and midnight August 18, Australia's Jetstar is offering twin-share Phuket, Thailand deals with a variety of inclusions including daily breakfasts, welcome drinks and more.
China Southern returning to Brisbane
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2023
China Southern Airlines will resume direct flights from Australia's Brisbane to south China's Guangzhou from November 17 with four non-stop services a week.
Avelo adds another Puerto Rico route
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2023
USA-based Avelo Airlines is to launch B737-800 flights to Puerto Rico from Wilmington International Airport, Delaware on November 15, becoming the first carrier to offer nonstop flights to destinations outside the continental United States from the state.
Cathay to add neos
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2023
Hong Kong's Cathay Group will add up to 32 new Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft for carriers Cathay Pacific and HK Express by 2029.
USA, China agree flights boost
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2023
The USA and China have agreed to allow more passenger flights between the two countries, to 18 weekly round trips each from September 1 and 24 on October 29, up from the current 12.
IAPCO members invited to Durban for Edge
- MICE News
- Thursday, 17 August 2023
Members of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) will travel to Durban, South Africa in October to deliver the IAPCO-hosted Edge seminar.
Hawaii fires update August 16
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 August 2023
Further to our Tuesday report, all non-essential travel to West Maui (including Lāhainā, Nāpili, Kāʻanapali, and Kapalua) is strongly discouraged through the month of August and hotels in West Maui have temporarily stopped accepting bookings.
Global business travel market rebounding at speed - GBTA
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 August 2023
The global business travel industry has rebounded at a faster rate than expected a year ago and is now expected to surpass its pre-pandemic spending level of US$1.4 trillion in 2024 − and to grow to nearly US$1.8 trillion by 2027.
Australia’s big four airports still not back to pre-pandemic financial levels
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 August 2023
The financial performance of Australia’s four largest airports (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth) in 2021-22 remained well below the results achieved in the last full non-pandemic financial year of 2018-19, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) latest Airport Monitoring Report.
Maui leisure travel effectively suspended
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Vacation (and any other avoidable) travel to West Maui, Hawaii is strongly discouraged for the near future. Visitors to West Maui have largely heeded the call to leave the island, with about 46,000 people flying out of Kahului Airport since last Wednesday.
Sydney to host FIFA women’s football convention 18-19 August
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Sydney, Australia has secured the second edition of the FIFA Women’s Football Convention from 18 - 19 August 2023 to conclude the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, which ends with the final in Sydney.
Man arrested for Malaysia Air bomb threat
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Australian police have charged a Canberra resident for 'a false threat' to damage an A330 plane with 211 passengers and crew on board, which as a result was forced to return to Sydney.
China opens the doors, the world responds
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Since China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the resumption of group tours to 78 countries including Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, on-line travel service providers have reported a huge growth in outbound travel inquiries and thousands of new travel products have been launched.
Jetstar puts Phuket on sale till Friday August 18
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 14 August 2023
Between now and midnight August 18, Australia's Jetstar is offering twin-share Phuket, Thailand deals with a variety of inclusions including daily breakfasts, welcome drinks and more.
China Southern returning to Brisbane
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2023
China Southern Airlines will resume direct flights from Australia's Brisbane to south China's Guangzhou from November 17 with four non-stop services a week.
Avelo adds another Puerto Rico route
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2023
USA-based Avelo Airlines is to launch B737-800 flights to Puerto Rico from Wilmington International Airport, Delaware on November 15, becoming the first carrier to offer nonstop flights to destinations outside the continental United States from the state.
Cathay to add neos
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2023
Hong Kong's Cathay Group will add up to 32 new Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft for carriers Cathay Pacific and HK Express by 2029.
USA, China agree flights boost
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2023
The USA and China have agreed to allow more passenger flights between the two countries, to 18 weekly round trips each from September 1 and 24 on October 29, up from the current 12.
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