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GK9PG takes over at Dog Detectives

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

US-based Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG) has acquired UK-based canine screening provider Dog Detectives, GK9PG's first move into the European market.

Ryanair opens Prestwick training facility

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

Ireland-based budget carrier Ryanair has spent GBP5 million and opened an engineering Training Academy at Scotland's Glasgow Prestwick Airport, creating 500 skilled jobs in the Ayrshire airport, including for licensed engineers, mechanics and support staff.

Boeing sweetens strike offer

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

Striking workers at US plane maker Boeing will vote on an improved contract offer on Monday, November 4 that includes a 38 per cent pay rise over four years and a bigger signing bonus.

ICC Sydney celebrates 100 2024 events

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

To celebrate hosting its 100th entertainment event this year, Australia's ICC Sydney is giving concert goers a chance to win its ‘I ❤️ Live Events’ prize, with the winner and a guest attending a concert of their choice at ICC Sydney Theatre in 2025.

Lufthansa to launch Allegris premium classes

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

Germany's Lufthansa is readying to launch its Allegris premium long-haul cabins, with the first destination to be Bangalore on November 9 followed by Mumbai on November 15.

Scoot puts Asia on sale from Australia

: BTN News; Friday, 01 November 2024

Scoot, the budget arm of Singapore Airlines, has discounted 15,000 seats on many international flights from Australia until Saturday November 2.

Australia and Canada open their skies

: BTN News; Friday, 01 November 2024

Australia and Canada have signed a new air transport agreement that enables an unlimited number of direct passenger and cargo flights by airlines of each country to any point in the other country's territory.

Air Canada boosts China options

: BTN News; Friday, 01 November 2024

Canada's Air Canada is resuming daily service from Vancouver in Canada to Beijing, China and will make Vancouver-Shanghai flights daily.

IATA 'proves' digital travel can work

: BTN News; Friday, 01 November 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently partnered with Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong International Airport, Narita International Airport, plus Branchspace, Facephi, NEC, Neoke, Northern Block and SICPA to demonstrate that the industry is ready to deliver a fully digital air travel experience.

Sydney Wentworth reopens after upgrade

: BTN News; Friday, 01 November 2024

In Australia, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has reopened after an upgrade to its 436 guest rooms and suites, MICE and F&B facilities.

British Airways returns to Bangkok

: BTN News; Friday, 01 November 2024

British Airways is back flying to Bangkok, Thailand (from London Gatwick) after a break of more than four years, having last flown there in 2020.

Crowne Plaza adds to Fiji MICE facilities

: MICE News; Thursday, 31 October 2024

Crowne Plaza Fiji says its new ballroom and event space will open on March 1, 2025.

Pan Pacific Perth opens new MICE spaces

: MICE News; Thursday, 31 October 2024

Pan Pacific Perth, Western Australia has a newly-refurbished convention floor that it claims is the largest hotel conference and event space in Perth’s CBD.