US travellers face delays
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Predictably, US travellers are complaining that flights are less than perfect as airlines struggle to put crew on planes, flights are delayed, airports are crowded and IT glitches seem more prevalent.
Cathay in branded shopping move
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
In a boost for staff, customers and shareholders, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways is diversifying to provide offers in hospitality and shopping to help compensate for the collapse in travel demand.
Carnival vessels are back
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Carnival Cruise Line has restarted cruising from the USA's PortMiami, with a six-day Carnival Horizon cruise with stops in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay.
BESydney lifts wins total to 84
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Sydney, Australia has been named as the host city for the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) national conference Pathology Update 2022.
Australian Grand Prix cancelled
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Australia’s Formula 1 Grand Prix motor race - which was scheduled to take place in Melbourne, 21 November 2021 - has been cancelled, as has October’s Moto GP on Phillip Island.
Chijioke takes major EIC role
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Augustine (Gus) Chijioke (pictured right) has been appointed director of Certification and Education for the US-based Events Industry Council(EIC).
Chijioke's remit includes directing the CMP and CMP-HC credentials program - recognised globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry, to ensure that the examination program continues to adhere to the highest test development and administration standards and continuing to grow and develop the organisation’s educational products and services.
HKTDC Careers Expo set for July 15 start
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
The 30th edition of the HKTDC Education and Careers Expo will run from 15 to 18 July (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
WTTC releases Covid economic assessment
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 July 2021
Asia Pacific was the region hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the new annual Economic Trends Report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
AirAsia Indonesia suspends flights till August
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 06 July 2021
AirAsia Indonesia has temporary suspended flights in line with the implementation of the Covid-related emergency public restrictive order (PPKM Darurat) in Java and Bali until 06 August 2021. However, chartered and cargo flight services will remain operational to support the repatriation of travellers and shipment of goods as well as other essential purposes in strict health and safety protocols.
MCEC sets out 'green' strategy
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 06 July 2021
Australia’s Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has released its five-year sustainability strategy.
Ulaanbaatar International Airport opens
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 July 2021
Mongolia’s new Ulaanbaatar International Airport (officially the Chinggis Khaan International Airport) has opened.
The airport will be operated by Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA), Japan Airport Terminal (JAT), and JALUX in partnership with the Mongolian government for the next 15 years.
AFTA on track with budget, memberships
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA)AFTA says it has had strong endorsement from members with over 70 per cent of members having renewed membership.
Flypop aims for October launch
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
United Kingdom budget airline startup Flypop is promising direct A330-300 flights between the UK's London Stansted airport and second-tier South Asia cities, starting with India from October.
US travellers face delays
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Predictably, US travellers are complaining that flights are less than perfect as airlines struggle to put crew on planes, flights are delayed, airports are crowded and IT glitches seem more prevalent.
Cathay in branded shopping move
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
In a boost for staff, customers and shareholders, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways is diversifying to provide offers in hospitality and shopping to help compensate for the collapse in travel demand.
Carnival vessels are back
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Carnival Cruise Line has restarted cruising from the USA's PortMiami, with a six-day Carnival Horizon cruise with stops in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay.
BESydney lifts wins total to 84
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Sydney, Australia has been named as the host city for the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) national conference Pathology Update 2022.
Australian Grand Prix cancelled
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Australia’s Formula 1 Grand Prix motor race - which was scheduled to take place in Melbourne, 21 November 2021 - has been cancelled, as has October’s Moto GP on Phillip Island.
Chijioke takes major EIC role
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Augustine (Gus) Chijioke (pictured right) has been appointed director of Certification and Education for the US-based Events Industry Council(EIC).
Chijioke's remit includes directing the CMP and CMP-HC credentials program - recognised globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry, to ensure that the examination program continues to adhere to the highest test development and administration standards and continuing to grow and develop the organisation’s educational products and services.
HKTDC Careers Expo set for July 15 start
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
The 30th edition of the HKTDC Education and Careers Expo will run from 15 to 18 July (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
WTTC releases Covid economic assessment
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 July 2021
Asia Pacific was the region hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the new annual Economic Trends Report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
AirAsia Indonesia suspends flights till August
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 06 July 2021
AirAsia Indonesia has temporary suspended flights in line with the implementation of the Covid-related emergency public restrictive order (PPKM Darurat) in Java and Bali until 06 August 2021. However, chartered and cargo flight services will remain operational to support the repatriation of travellers and shipment of goods as well as other essential purposes in strict health and safety protocols.
MCEC sets out 'green' strategy
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 06 July 2021
Australia’s Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has released its five-year sustainability strategy.
Ulaanbaatar International Airport opens
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 July 2021
Mongolia’s new Ulaanbaatar International Airport (officially the Chinggis Khaan International Airport) has opened.
The airport will be operated by Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA), Japan Airport Terminal (JAT), and JALUX in partnership with the Mongolian government for the next 15 years.
AFTA on track with budget, memberships
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA)AFTA says it has had strong endorsement from members with over 70 per cent of members having renewed membership.
Flypop aims for October launch
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
United Kingdom budget airline startup Flypop is promising direct A330-300 flights between the UK's London Stansted airport and second-tier South Asia cities, starting with India from October.
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