Australia & N.Zealand

Industry continues to attract and prep new agents ahead of rebound

Tue, 09/22/2020 - 12:41

Statistics & Trends

Industry outsiders using downtime to ramp up.

Global ‘State of the Market’ study reveals slow but steady rebound of corporate travel

Tue, 09/22/2020 - 12:14

Business Travel

The combined results of the State of the Market research (April to August 2020) shows that over 90% of businesses indicated that they planned to travel domestically and short haul international flights, within three months of governments re-opening borders and lifting restrictions such as quarantine.

New Zealand business events industry on show at BE Reconnected

Mon, 09/21/2020 - 11:04

MICE Industry

Set for 1 December 2020, BE Reconnected is being organised by Conventions & Incentives New Zealand (CINZ).

IATA comment on studies regarding onboard transmission of COVID-19

Mon, 09/21/2020 - 11:02

Aviation

While the risk of transmission on an aircraft is low, passengers can take additional precautions to further lower the risk. Following guidance to wear a mask or face covering provides significant protection to all onboard.

Industry continues to attract and prep new agents ahead of rebound

Industry outsiders using downtime to ramp up.

Statistics & Trends Tue, 09/22/2020 - 12:41
Global ‘State of the Market’ study reveals slow but steady rebound of corporate travel

The combined results of the State of the Market research (April to August 2020) shows that over 90% of businesses indicated that they planned to travel domestically and short haul international flights, within three months of governments re-opening borders and lifting restrictions such as quarantine.

Business Travel Tue, 09/22/2020 - 12:14
New Zealand business events industry on show at BE Reconnected

Set for 1 December 2020, BE Reconnected is being organised by Conventions & Incentives New Zealand (CINZ).

MICE Industry Mon, 09/21/2020 - 11:04
IATA comment on studies regarding onboard transmission of COVID-19

While the risk of transmission on an aircraft is low, passengers can take additional precautions to further lower the risk. Following guidance to wear a mask or face covering provides significant protection to all onboard.

Aviation Mon, 09/21/2020 - 11:02
ATEC aligns with WTTC Safe Travel protocols as part of its #TravelSafeAustralia strategy

Over the past few months ATEC has been developing a comprehensive strategy to meet the needs of the industry and expectations of the global traveller once international borders open. The strategy is titled #TravelSafeAustralia.

Associations Mon, 09/21/2020 - 10:56
Proposed Environment Tax will destroy jobs and fail to decarbonize aviation, says IATA

GENEVA - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that proposed new environmental taxes in France will fail to decarbonize the aviation sector and eliminate 150,000 French aviation jobs.

The Convention Citoyenne pour le Climat (CCC) - a citizens’ body created under President Macron – is proposing a series of measures to curb aviation emissions, including an eco-tax on tickets issued in France, to raise 4.2 billion euros annually. France already imposes some of the heaviest aviation taxes in Europe.

Aviation Fri, 09/18/2020 - 12:41
The World Travel & Tourism present its first in a series of virtual events

“One Voice – Towards a Brighter Future” to launch next week.

Organizations Fri, 09/18/2020 - 12:24
ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) goes virtual

Uniting the international luxury travel industry in 2020; ILTM Cannes postponed to 2021.

Fairs & Exhibitions Fri, 09/18/2020 - 12:21
CAPA transforms summits into new monthly Digital Series - CAPA Live

A virtual experience for industry interaction and reconnection.

Aviation Fri, 09/18/2020 - 11:45
Contactless technologies gaining traction in travel and tourism industry, says GlobalData

The Innovation Explorer database of GlobalData’s Disruptor Intelligence Center reveals how travel and tourism companies are using contactless technologies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of passengers, especially in transportation and lodging.

Statistics & Trends Fri, 09/18/2020 - 11:38