Pets 'a major consideration' affecting Australians' travel plans
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Millions of Australians have concerns about travelling abroad, according to new research by comparison site Finder.
BMA House makes management changes
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024
London’s BMA House has confirmed two management changes - Hannah Robinson is its new venue manager and Sasha Dearden has been promoted to venue sales manager.
Robinson has been with BMA House for over five years.
Travel offers 'need to reflect new consumer preferences'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024
New consumer preferences and habits have emerged in the first half of 2024 in an Asia Pacific tourism sector which is recovering from the pandemic years in an uneven manner.
Donaghy leaving ICC Sydney
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Geoff Donaghy (pictured), chief executive of Australia's ICC Sydney and Group director – Convention Centres, ASM Global (APAC), has confirmed he will leave the firm on 30 August - butwill stay on as an advisor to the business until the end of the year.
“The team here at ICC Sydney has achieved many accolades, but I am most immensely proud of our investment in the strength of our people and our commitment to diversity,equity and inclusion.
Bonza administrator sacks workers
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Australian budget airline Bonza, which entered voluntary administration in late April, has had to fire its staff after administrator Hall Chadwick failed to find a buyer for the carrier by a deadline of 7 June.
Activist says he wants changes at Southwest
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 June 2024
US activist investor Elliott Investment Management says it has taken a US$1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and it wants returns from the carrier to improve.
Qantas to rejig Adelaide lounges
- BTN News
- Monday, 10 June 2024
Qantas passengers in Adelaide, South Australia will benefit from a new domestic business lounge and an upgraded Qantas Club and Chairmans Lounge.
Southwest to revamp its fares?
- BTN News
- Monday, 10 June 2024
The airline credited with 'inventing' today's budget airlines category, the US's Southwest Airlines, reportedly may overhaul its fare structure to offer customers three different cabin classes and reduce flexibility for its cheapest tickets.
AirAsia launches a 'Big Sale'
- BTN News
- Monday, 10 June 2024
AirAsia’s Big Sale is offering 10 million discounted seats to more than 130 destinations including all its Australian ports (plus the recently-announced new service from Cairns to Bali and on to Asia via one stop which commences 14 August).
Six UK airports reintroduce 100ml hand luggage liquid limits
- BTN News
- Monday, 10 June 2024
UK airport restrictions on carrying liquids over 100ml in hand luggage have been reintroduced at Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, London City, Aberdeen, Southend and Teesside airports, despite having Next Generation Security Checkpoints (NGSC) in operation.
Air Canada jet lands safely after fire
- BTN News
- Monday, 10 June 2024
An Air Canada B777 burst into flames moments after taking off from Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on the evening of June 5 as it headed to Paris, France.
FTI Touristic collapses
- BTN News
- Monday, 10 June 2024
Under-a-cloud German travel combine FTI Touristik has collapsed, telling passengers: “All travel with a departure date up to and including Friday, 5 July 2024 is cancelled.”
Hopes fade for Bonza rescue
- BTN News
- Monday, 10 June 2024
After more than a month of possible 'white knight' rescue scenarios, staff at Australian startup carrier Bonza have been told they face an unfortunate end game after hopes of finding a buyer for the embattled airline faded.
