HANNOVER MESSE: Innovation, networking and orientation
Hannover – “Industrial companies have to implement in a few months what would otherwise have taken years,” says Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG. “This requires a platform where people can discuss challenges, present solutions and expand networks, … Continue reading HANNOVER MESSE: Innovation, networking and orientation
IATA: Air Cargo Demand Up 9 percent
GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels with demand up 9% over February 2019. February demand also showed strong month-on-month … Continue reading IATA: Air Cargo Demand Up 9 percent
Vietnam: Pham Minh Chinh new prime minister
HANOI -Vietnam’s National Assembly confirmed Pham Minh Chinh, a career security official, as the South east Asian country’s next prime minister at an official ceremony on Monday. The move completes the five-yearly renewal of Vietnam’s top four positions, as it … Continue reading Vietnam: Pham Minh Chinh new prime minister
IATA: Negative Passenger Demand Trend Continues
GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in February 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (February 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (January 2020). Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results … Continue reading IATA: Negative Passenger Demand Trend Continues
LILIUM: Development of 7-Seater electric jet
MUNICH/SAN FRANCISCO – Lilium GmbH (“Lilium”), positioned to be the global leader in regional electric air mobility, with the development of its electric vertical take-off and landing jet, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Qell Acquisition Corp.(“Qell”), … Continue reading LILIUM: Development of 7-Seater electric jet
MESSE HANNOVER: INDONESIA BEYOND TOURISM
HANNOVER – The five-day HANNOVER MESSE Digital Edition, which starts on 12 April with more than 1,500 program items, is the central platform for innovation, networking and orientation in the age of industrial transformation. The event provides all visitors with … Continue reading MESSE HANNOVER: INDONESIA BEYOND TOURISM
Virtual ASEAN TRAVEL FEST from May 4-5
SINGAPORE – Travel suppliers in the South-east Asia region can now register their interest to participate in The Great 2021 ASEAN Travel Fest, a year-long B2B and B2C virtual travel festival designed to help regional hospitality suppliers source new business … Continue reading Virtual ASEAN TRAVEL FEST from May 4-5
Indonesia issues new regulation for domestic travel
JAKARTA – On March 26, the Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force issued Circular No. 12/ 2021 on domestic travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The circular was issued to clarify the COVID-19 testing requirements for domestic travelling, specifically which tests are needed … Continue reading Indonesia issues new regulation for domestic travel
Taiwan: Train crash killed 50 people
TAIPEH – A busy passenger train carrying 490 people has derailed in a tunnel in eastern Taiwan, killing at least 50 and injuring dozens more, authorities said. The eight-car train, traveling to Taitung, came off the rails in a tunnel … Continue reading Taiwan: Train crash killed 50 people
Thai AirAsia to restart all domestic routes
CANBERRA – Australia-based National Roads and Motorist Association (“NRMA”) has announced its acquisition of several tourism businesses from the Australia-based Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania (“RACT”). The AUD160 million acquisition consists of two prominent hotels within Tasmania, the 60-key Freycinet … Continue reading Thai AirAsia to restart all domestic routes