Lauren Arena

Lauren Arena
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An experienced business journalist, Lauren has worked in the travel, events and tourism sector across Asia Pacific for 10 years. Prior to joining BTN Europe, Lauren was the editor of Meetings & Conventions Asia, based in Singapore. She now lives in Vicenza, Italy.

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Focus on advance purchasing in the hunt for savings, says Gray DawesBy Lauren Arena

Online adoption and implementing a hotel programme can also drive down costs... KEEP READING

Avanti West Coast granted extension to 'drastically improve' servicesBy Lauren Arena

UK rail operator must "stabilise operational challenges” by April 2023... KEEP READING

International business travel reaches half of pre-pandemic volumesBy Lauren Arena

GBTA poll sees positive outlook despite economic concerns... KEEP READING

IATA: Travel demand ‘progressing well’ despite summer disruptionsBy Lauren Arena

International bookings increased in August, closing the gap with already elevated domestic demand... KEEP READING

UK-based TMC scores B-Corp certificationBy Lauren Arena

The company is among just a handful of TMCs with the certification... KEEP READING

Hyatt expands footprint in Germany with Lindner Hotels partnershipBy Lauren Arena

Some 5,500 rooms added to the hospitality company's European portfolio... KEEP READING

More investment needed to boost rail uptakeBy Lauren Arena

Parity of services a concern if business travellers are expected to shift from planes to trains... KEEP READING

Schiphol extends passenger cap to March 2023By Lauren Arena

Dutch carrier KLM says "hopeless situation" at airport "lacks perspective"... KEEP READING

Italy's latest strike action to disrupt more than 300,000 travellersBy Lauren Arena

Ryanair, Easyjet, Volotea and Vueling staff will walk off the job on Saturday... KEEP READING

IHG’s voco brand debuts in BelgiumBy Lauren Arena

The 92-room hotel will link to an onsite ‘innovation campus’... KEEP READING

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