GainingEdge adds research unit
- MICE News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Convention industry consultancy GainingEdge has launched a new internal unit, GainingEdge Analysis and Research (GEAR), aiming to expand and improve the quality of research available to international convention destinations.
BEIA names new Board members
- MICE News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
New Zealand’s Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has appointed two new Board members — David Perks from WellingtonNZ and independent board director David Downs.
Covid blamed for sharp revenue drop at QAC
- BTN News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) says its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2020 reflect the impact of Covid-19 on the business and region.
Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen February 19
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Hong Kong Disneyland park will reopen 19 February, with all health and safety measures maintained.
CBP expands Simplified Arrival in Canada
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expanding its Simplified Arrival at eight preclearance locations in Canada.
Simplified Arrival uses biometric facial comparison technology to automate document checks required for admission to the United States.
Rwandair seeks US rights
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Rwanda’s national carrier Rwandair has New York in its sights, hoping to use 'fifth freedom' rights and use Accra as a stopping point for A330 flights from Kigali in December, competing with USA carrier Delta.
SynXis adds hotels
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Travel IT firm Sabre says it has signed the European hotel group Louvre and All-Inclusive by Marriott International to the SynXis central reservation system.
Vale Arne Sorenson
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Marriott International president and ceo Arne Sorenson has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was 62.
Hawaiian to offer NDC via Accelya
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Hawaiian Airlines is to use Accelya's technology platforms to offer New Distribution Capability (NDC) content.
US passenger totals fell 60pc in 2020
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
US airlines carried about 60 per cent fewer passengers in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the country's Department of Transportation, with 58.7 per cent fewer domestic passengers and 70.4 per cent fewer international passengers.
SIA Group publishes January results
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Demand for air travel continued to remain depressed in January 2021 due to ongoing world-wide border controls and travel restrictions.
GCAQE calls for fleet air quality program
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
A global campaign has been launched by the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (GCAQE), calling for the mandatory introduction of effective filtration and warning systems on all commercial passenger jet aircraft.
UK rail leaders consider Ireland link
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
UK rail leaders are considering a tunnel between Stranraer, Scotland and Larne, Northern Ireland.
GainingEdge adds research unit
- MICE News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Convention industry consultancy GainingEdge has launched a new internal unit, GainingEdge Analysis and Research (GEAR), aiming to expand and improve the quality of research available to international convention destinations.
BEIA names new Board members
- MICE News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
New Zealand’s Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has appointed two new Board members — David Perks from WellingtonNZ and independent board director David Downs.
Covid blamed for sharp revenue drop at QAC
- BTN News
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) says its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2020 reflect the impact of Covid-19 on the business and region.
Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen February 19
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 18 February 2021
Hong Kong Disneyland park will reopen 19 February, with all health and safety measures maintained.
CBP expands Simplified Arrival in Canada
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expanding its Simplified Arrival at eight preclearance locations in Canada.
Simplified Arrival uses biometric facial comparison technology to automate document checks required for admission to the United States.
Rwandair seeks US rights
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Rwanda’s national carrier Rwandair has New York in its sights, hoping to use 'fifth freedom' rights and use Accra as a stopping point for A330 flights from Kigali in December, competing with USA carrier Delta.
SynXis adds hotels
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Travel IT firm Sabre says it has signed the European hotel group Louvre and All-Inclusive by Marriott International to the SynXis central reservation system.
Vale Arne Sorenson
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Marriott International president and ceo Arne Sorenson has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was 62.
Hawaiian to offer NDC via Accelya
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Hawaiian Airlines is to use Accelya's technology platforms to offer New Distribution Capability (NDC) content.
US passenger totals fell 60pc in 2020
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
US airlines carried about 60 per cent fewer passengers in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the country's Department of Transportation, with 58.7 per cent fewer domestic passengers and 70.4 per cent fewer international passengers.
SIA Group publishes January results
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Demand for air travel continued to remain depressed in January 2021 due to ongoing world-wide border controls and travel restrictions.
GCAQE calls for fleet air quality program
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 February 2021
A global campaign has been launched by the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (GCAQE), calling for the mandatory introduction of effective filtration and warning systems on all commercial passenger jet aircraft.