New BMI flights to Nice provide for more flexible group opportunities—and will a new route to Agadir put the south Moroccan coast on the group agenda? ...

With confidence returning to the incentive events market, it’s pleasing to see airlines increasing their capacity on long-haul options.

So often, lack, or complexity, of accessibility make long-haul options a logistical challenge with indirect, infrequent flights resulting in more time spent travelling than enjoying the destination itself. So when we heard that BA was increasing, nay doubling, its weekly flights to Rio de Janeiro, we sat up and took notice.  There will now be six flights from Heathrow instead of the original three...

BI WORLDWIDE's resident aviation expert, Chris Townsend, attended C&IT's A List event yesterday at Kensington Roof Gardens. The A Listers, described by C&IT as the events industry's leaders in waiting' is a group of events industry professional under the age of 35 who have already made a significant impact.

Chris was selected from a number of candidates within BI WORLDWIDE's events team as this year's A Lister. "Chris was chosen for his constant dedication. He continuously keeps his eye on the ball for complex events, has an awareness of costs and leverage best fares for our clients," explains BI WORLDWIDE's special events director, Mark Taylor .......

Sometimes it's easy to overlook some incentive travel destinations and perhaps Mexico is one of those at the moment. However, there are now some very good reasons why it, and the Mayan Riviera specifically, could, maybe should, appear on your radar ...

Marrakech, a destination ever popular with event planners and delegates for obvious reasons, has never fully realised its potential for reasons of poor access. However, 2011 may see a marked rise in its ability to attract conference and incentive business thanks to two carriers announcing direct UK flights.