Luton baggage handlers vote to strike

BTN News
Thursday, 21 February 2019
Baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by GH London Ground Handling Services (formerly Azzurra Ground Handling) at the UK's Luton Airport have voted to strike for seven days from Sunday March 3 over the company's decision to impose a pay freeze.

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Flybe urges shareholders to reject Mesa bid

BTN News
Thursday, 21 February 2019
Under-seige UK carrier Flybe's Board has recommended shareholders reject a rescue bid from Arizona-base Mesa Air Group and other investors, saying it's not feasible in the time available if Flybe is to continue to fly.

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Hamilton to be Cairns Convention Centre gm

MICE News
Wednesday, 20 February 2019
Former Darwin Convention Centre general manager Janet Hamilton is to manage the Cairns Convention Centre, replacing Ross Steele who has been appointed venue manager of Te Pae Christchurch, which will open in 2020.

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Wellington Museum opens Te Taiao Nature exhibition May 11

MICE News
Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Wellington’s Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa’s will open its new exhibition Te Taiao Nature on 11th May 2019. Te Papa’s new NZ$12 million nature zone will create an immersive experience through the natural world of Aotearoa New Zealand, combining cutting-edge science with ‘matauranga Maori’ (Maori knowledge).

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Hong Kong in jewellery mode

MICE News
Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Two major jewellery shows organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) open next week. 

The sixth HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, which showcases jewellery raw materials, will take place at AsiaWorld-Expo from 26 Feb to 02 March, while the 36th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, which specialises in finished fine jewellery, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai from 28 Feb to 04 March. 

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Luton baggage handlers vote to strike

BTN News
Thursday, 21 February 2019
Baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by GH London Ground Handling Services (formerly Azzurra Ground Handling) at the UK's Luton Airport have voted to strike for seven days from Sunday March 3 over the company's decision to impose a pay freeze.

Read more ...

Flybe urges shareholders to reject Mesa bid

BTN News
Thursday, 21 February 2019
Under-seige UK carrier Flybe's Board has recommended shareholders reject a rescue bid from Arizona-base Mesa Air Group and other investors, saying it's not feasible in the time available if Flybe is to continue to fly.

Read more ...

Hamilton to be Cairns Convention Centre gm

MICE News
Wednesday, 20 February 2019
Former Darwin Convention Centre general manager Janet Hamilton is to manage the Cairns Convention Centre, replacing Ross Steele who has been appointed venue manager of Te Pae Christchurch, which will open in 2020.

Read more ...

Wellington Museum opens Te Taiao Nature exhibition May 11

MICE News
Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Wellington’s Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa’s will open its new exhibition Te Taiao Nature on 11th May 2019. Te Papa’s new NZ$12 million nature zone will create an immersive experience through the natural world of Aotearoa New Zealand, combining cutting-edge science with ‘matauranga Maori’ (Maori knowledge).

Read more ...

Hong Kong in jewellery mode

MICE News
Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Two major jewellery shows organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) open next week. 

The sixth HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, which showcases jewellery raw materials, will take place at AsiaWorld-Expo from 26 Feb to 02 March, while the 36th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, which specialises in finished fine jewellery, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai from 28 Feb to 04 March. 

Read more ...