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EC backs sale of Alitalia

Troubled airline again hit by strike

Oman Air launches online check-in

Oman Air has introduced an online check-in service.

Etihad signs GDS deal

Etihad Airways has signed a five-year deal with travel technology company Travelport.

BA Unite strike decision

BA's cabin crew union Unite has announced that a strike will go ahead.

Comment: The ABTA manifesto

ABTA has launched its first manifesto, outlining the travel association's position on the major lobbying issues facing the travel industry. John McEwan, ABTA's chairman, addresses the key points.

Second Emirates A380 to serve Heathrow

Emirates is to beef up its Heathrow-Dubai capacity later this year with a second A380, making it possible, for the first time, to fly from Heathrow to Sydney and Auckland via Dubai and return onboard its superjumbo.

Swiss posts £90.7m profit for 2009

Swiss International Air Lines made an operating profit of CHF146m in 2009 (£90.7m), with positive results recorded in all four quarters.

BA and Unite talks stall

British Airways and Unite the Union have halted talks without reaching an agreement, according to a statement by the TUC, which has been overseeing the talks.

Varsity Express suspends operations

After only one week of service, financial problems have forced Varsity Express to cease flying.

BA, AA and Iberia offer up Heathrow slots

Oneworld alliance members British Airways (BA), American Airlines (AA) and Iberia are volunteering four daily pairs of slots at Heathrow for other airlines to lease.

ABTN - Accommodation

US independent hotel group set for UK launch

Magnuson Hotels, one of the largest independent hotel groups in the US, will launch in the UK market on April 5.

Comment: The ABTA manifesto

ABTA has launched its first manifesto, outlining the travel association's position on the major lobbying issues facing the travel industry. John McEwan, ABTA's chairman, addresses the key points.

New Corinthia hotel should impress buyers

The opening of the Corinthia London at the end of 2010 will make the hotel chain a credible force in the corporate travel sector, according to its senior vice president sales and marketing.

Rotana unveils aggressive growth strategy

Middle Eastern hotel chain Rotana is to open 10 properties every 12 months for the next four years, according to its executive vice president and chief operating officer, Imad Elias.

Holiday Inn launches anti-jargon campaign

Holiday Inn is urging its business guests to cut back on corporate jargon, after a survey revealed 39% of people lose focus in meetings after 20 minutes.

Accor unveils new T&E card

Accor Hotels has launched a charge card to help companies manage their travellers' expenses.

Hotelier of the week: Brett Butcher

Brett Butcher is CEO of Langham Hotels International which has properties under the Langham and Eaton brands.

Premier Inn to open Olympic Stadium property

Budget hotel chain Premier Inn will open a new property in Stratford, near the Olympic Stadium.

Low cost Tune Hotels.com to launch in UK

Air Asia founder and group CEO Tony Fernandes has announced plans to launch his low cost hotel chain in London this summer.

ABTN - Travel Management

US independent hotel group set for UK launch

Magnuson Hotels, one of the largest independent hotel groups in the US, will launch in the UK market on April 5.

Comment: The ABTA manifesto

ABTA has launched its first manifesto, outlining the travel association's position on the major lobbying issues facing the travel industry. John McEwan, ABTA's chairman, addresses the key points.

CWT launches online travel management tool for SMEs

Carlson Wagonlit Travel has launched a new online travel management solution, CWT Connect Now, for companies with a "small to medium" yearly travel spend.

New Corinthia hotel should impress buyers

The opening of the Corinthia London at the end of 2010 will make the hotel chain a credible force in the corporate travel sector, according to its senior vice president sales and marketing.

Travel suppliers fail to communicate with buyers

Airlines and travel technology suppliers are failing to keep travel buyers properly informed about product developments, according to new research.

NBTA Europe conference to debut in Lisbon

NBTA Europe has this morning announced that its inaugural conference will take place in Lisbon over three days from September 6.

TMC announces US acquisition

Key Travel, specialising in travel management for the not-for-profit sector in Europe, has acquired US-based company World Travel Management (WTM).

Broadcaster to return to Advantage conference

The broadcaster and political commentator Andrew Neil is to make a keynote speech at the Advantage Travel Centres' conference for the second successive year.

Portman Travel to close Southampton office

Portman Travel is to close its Southampton office, ABTN understands.

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