Laforgue moves up at Amadeus
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 10 August 2022
Amadeus has appointed Javier Laforgue (right) as executive vice president, travel unit and managing director, Asia Pacific.Chinese tourism hotspot in lockdown
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
China's tourism hotspot Sanya - a city with more than a million residents on the southern island of Hainan - has gone into lockdown after 483 Covid-19 cases were reported.
Hong Kong to shorten inbound quarantine period
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
The Hong Kong government will shorten its inbound quarantine period from seven days in an official quarantine hotel to three days in a hotel plus four days of ‘home medical surveillance’, from 12 August.
Ryanair ready to fight Hungary fine
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Irish budget airline Ryanair has been told Hungary's government intends to fine it the equivalent of US$780,000 for passing on the cost of a special business tax.
Small businesses owners say leisure travel is good for work mindset
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Nearly 50 per cent of Australia’s small business owners surveyed by American Express say their mental health and wellbeing suffered through being unable to take a holiday during the Covid pandemic.
Saudi Arabia set to welcome 500,000-plus falconry visitors
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
More than half a million people are expected to attend the 2022 International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, the world’s largest falconry event, taking place from 25 August - 03 September in Saudi Arabia.
China eases flight suspension regulations
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
China has shortened the length of so-called 'circuit-breaker' flight suspensions for inbound airline flights that carry passengers infected with Covid-19.
Qantas management to work as baggage handlers?
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Australia's Qantas* may use management staff to work as baggage handlers for three months under a 'contingency program' to counter current staff shortages and flight disruptions.
US flight disruptions continue
- BTN News
- Monday, 08 August 2022
USA flight cancellations and delays continue to hit customer confidence in the USA, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
Brisbane Airport accelerates net-zero program
- BTN News
- Monday, 08 August 2022
Australia's Brisbane Airport has brought forward its net-zero emissions target by 25 years - to 2025, including direct and indirect emissions (such as those from consumed products including purchased electricity).
Bus drivers add to London strikes, rail managers accept a pay offer
- BTN News
- Monday, 08 August 2022
About 1,600 London, UK bus drivers are set to strike on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20.
UNWTO releases latest Barometer
- BTN News
- Monday, 08 August 2022
Complementing other travel industry assessments, the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer highlights the 324 per cent increase in international traffic in the first four months of the year, with 250 million international arrivals recorded compared to 77 million in the same period in 2021.
Arajet adds Costa Rica flights
- BTN News
- Monday, 08 August 2022
A new ultra-low-cost airline, Arajet, is set to start operations in Costa Rica in October, offering connections to destinations in Latin America, the Caribbean, the United States and Canada.
Laforgue moves up at Amadeus
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 10 August 2022
Amadeus has appointed Javier Laforgue (right) as executive vice president, travel unit and managing director, Asia Pacific.Chinese tourism hotspot in lockdown
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
China's tourism hotspot Sanya - a city with more than a million residents on the southern island of Hainan - has gone into lockdown after 483 Covid-19 cases were reported.
Hong Kong to shorten inbound quarantine period
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
The Hong Kong government will shorten its inbound quarantine period from seven days in an official quarantine hotel to three days in a hotel plus four days of ‘home medical surveillance’, from 12 August.
Ryanair ready to fight Hungary fine
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Irish budget airline Ryanair has been told Hungary's government intends to fine it the equivalent of US$780,000 for passing on the cost of a special business tax.
Small businesses owners say leisure travel is good for work mindset
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Nearly 50 per cent of Australia’s small business owners surveyed by American Express say their mental health and wellbeing suffered through being unable to take a holiday during the Covid pandemic.
Saudi Arabia set to welcome 500,000-plus falconry visitors
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
More than half a million people are expected to attend the 2022 International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, the world’s largest falconry event, taking place from 25 August - 03 September in Saudi Arabia.
China eases flight suspension regulations
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
China has shortened the length of so-called 'circuit-breaker' flight suspensions for inbound airline flights that carry passengers infected with Covid-19.
Qantas management to work as baggage handlers?
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Australia's Qantas* may use management staff to work as baggage handlers for three months under a 'contingency program' to counter current staff shortages and flight disruptions.
US flight disruptions continue
- BTN News
- Monday, 08 August 2022
USA flight cancellations and delays continue to hit customer confidence in the USA, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
Brisbane Airport accelerates net-zero program
- BTN News
- Monday, 08 August 2022
Australia's Brisbane Airport has brought forward its net-zero emissions target by 25 years - to 2025, including direct and indirect emissions (such as those from consumed products including purchased electricity).
Bus drivers add to London strikes, rail managers accept a pay offer
- BTN News
- Monday, 08 August 2022
About 1,600 London, UK bus drivers are set to strike on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20.
UNWTO releases latest Barometer
- BTN News
- Monday, 08 August 2022
Complementing other travel industry assessments, the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer highlights the 324 per cent increase in international traffic in the first four months of the year, with 250 million international arrivals recorded compared to 77 million in the same period in 2021.
Arajet adds Costa Rica flights
- BTN News
- Monday, 08 August 2022
A new ultra-low-cost airline, Arajet, is set to start operations in Costa Rica in October, offering connections to destinations in Latin America, the Caribbean, the United States and Canada.
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