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Flydubai '50pc bigger'

: BTN News; Thursday, 27 October 2022

Dubai's flydubai ceo Gaith Al Gaith says compared to pre-pandemic days, it is 50 per cent ‘bigger’.

Virgin Australia in middle seat promo

: BTN News; Thursday, 27 October 2022

From now until April 23, 2023, any Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer member aged 18 years or older who is seated in a middle seat can use the airline's app to enroll in its 'Middle Seat Lottery'.

SITE offers early bird

: MICE News; Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Organisers of the SITE global conference in New York City, USA February 17–20, 2023 have released a special 'super early bird' booking rate for the 50th Anniversary Conference of the foundation of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence: known as SITE.

HKECIA welcomes China's C&E industry initiatives

: MICE News; Wednesday, 26 October 2022

The Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) has welcomed measures by the HKSAR government to support the convention and exhibition (C&E) industry announced in the latest policy address, in response to strengthen Hong Kong’s claim as the trade fair capital of Asia.

ICC Sydney launches interactive MICE venue map

: MICE News; Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Australia’s International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has launched an interactive venue map to assist event organisers plan and promote their events at the centre.

Malaysia Airlines inks Travelport deal

: BTN News; Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Global technology company Travelport has signed a contract with Malaysia Airlines to distribute the carrier's content including future New Distribution Capability (NDC) content to Travelport-connected customers world wide.

ACI World, Amadeus name tech innovation winners

: BTN News; Wednesday, 26 October 2022

ACI World and Amadeus have confirmed the winners of the Technology Innovation Awards, which put a spotlight on the best technology initiatives and leadership by airports.

Royal Caribbean building world's biggest-ever cruise ship

: Health & Leisure; Wednesday, 26 October 2022

The Royal Caribbean cruise line is building what is claimed to be the largest cruise ship ever, with 2,805 cabins.

Virgin Australia back to black

: BTN News; Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Virgin Australia says it has 'returned to profitability' after removing A$300 million in costs and re-signing contracts with more than 450 corporates.

American inks 'big three' GDS agreements

: BTN News; Wednesday, 26 October 2022

American Airlines has renewed distribution agreements with Travelport, Sabre and Amadeus, ensuring travel agents and corporates have the best availability through New Distribution Capability (NDC) connections.

Registrations open for BestCities Vancouver forum

: BTN News; Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Registration has opened for the BestCities Global Forum taking place December 08 – 11 in Vancouver, Canada.

Ayana rebrands as Ayana Estate

: Health & Leisure; Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Indonesian hospitality company Ayana Hospitality, which owns and operates luxury hotels and residences under Ayana and Delonix brand in Jakarta, Bali, Labuan Bajo and Karawang, has rebranded its properties under the Ayana Estate banner and will welcome its newest hotel, Ayana Segara Bali, in November 2022.

Covid 19 detected on Coral Princess

: BTN News; Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Carnival Australia vessel Coral Princess, the first major cruise ship to visit Western Australia since Covid-19 measures closed Australian waters in 2020, has reported ‘some’ passengers have tested positive for Covid, but without releasing numbers.