Lauren Arena

Lauren Arena
Senior Contributor

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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Former Bloomberg travel head Blackie joins SaudiaBy Lauren Arena

Ian Blackie will oversee the carrier's corporate and TMC partnerships globally... KEEP READING

Loganair to adopt Avios as loyalty currencyBy Lauren Arena

UK regional carrier joins Avios network following partnership with IAG Loyalty... KEEP READING

DOJ to challenge Amex GBT-CWT merger in the USBy Lauren Arena

US Department is reportedly preparing a lawsuit to block the $570m deal, while the CMA's investigation... KEEP READING

FCM appoints Groenegres as MD for GermanyBy Lauren Arena

Travel veteran Martina Groenegres departs Lufthansa Group after more than 20 years... KEEP READING

Accor to expand Mövenpick brand across EuropeBy Lauren Arena

Two new openings in Poland this month, with future debuts in Italy, Greece and Montenegro... KEEP READING

Cathay Pacific to restart flights to RomeBy Lauren Arena

Hong Kong carrier plans to expand European network in 2025... KEEP READING

Lufthansa Group to hire 10,000 new employees in 2025By Lauren Arena

European aviation giant to expand workforce, largely in Germany... KEEP READING

Tripism introduces leisure travel benefits for corporate clientsBy Lauren Arena

New leisure travel tool will allow employees to access corporate-negotiated rates for personal trips... KEEP READING

New UK entry rules: ETA now required for travellers from 54 countriesBy Lauren Arena

The online pre-travel requirement will also extend to European travellers in April... KEEP READING

Etihad opens US pre-clearance lounge at Abu Dhabi airportBy Lauren Arena

New lounge offers beverages and light dining for travellers after completing US entry formalities... KEEP READING

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