Business travel

From the first kilometre of a business trip right through to arrival at the destination, business travellers and travel managers alike need to be kept abreast of the constant changes in business travel: new air services, business classes, loyalty programmesservices railway companies in trains or stationsoffers taxis or VTC for professionals...(see more)

Not forgetting the new players in the collaborative economy and the technology sector... Daily monitoring of these developments to ensure that business travel is ever safer, more comfortable and more sustainable, in business destinations in France and abroad.

SNCF back to pre-Covid business levels

While 2022 still showed a decline of 15 points, SNCF has recorded a small increase of 1% in its business traffic since January compared with 2019, the record reference year.

Homes & Hideaways: Hyatt goes rental

Hyatt is launching a platform for renting holiday homes and flats. Called Homes & Hideaways, it targets leisure customers as well as the "work from anywhere" trend.

Singapore: a new Pullman between present and past

Just opened, the Pullman Singapore Hill Street's décor evokes the grand era of rail travel. Looking to the past, the hotel is also looking to the future, with services in line with the expectations of today's travellers and a strong emphasis on sustainable development.

KM Malta Airlines replaces Air Malta

A smooth and almost invisible transition for passengers with the end of Air Malta, replaced by KM Malta Airlines.

Air France: the glamour of 90 years of elegance

Air France is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a major exhibition at Galeries Lafayette in Paris. With historic costumes, contemporary design and collectors' items, the airline is taking centre stage until 10 October.

Marriott launches Four Points Express by Sheraton in Europe

Following the acquisition of City Express in Mexico, Marriott is continuing its offensive in the mid-range segment with the launch of a new brand in Europe: Four Points Express by Sheraton.

The future green tax on airports in France will swell...

The French government's 2024 budget plans to introduce a green tax for the four largest airports. This is likely to lead to an increase in air fares via the airport tax on passengers.

Lufthansa to improve its short-haul product from 2025 onwards

Lufthansa has announced an upgrade to its in-flight product, which will be available to business travellers from 2025.

Gatwick reduces capacity due to sick leave: 164 flights...

Faced with a wave of epidemics among air traffic controllers, Gatwick airport has been forced to limit its operations.

The environment, a collateral victim of flight cancellations

Business travellers are not the only ones to suffer from flight delays and cancellations. A study published by AirHelp measures the impact of these disruptions on the environment.

Mandarin Oriental: luxury and history in Zurich

Mandarin Oriental is moving into the heart of Zurich's business district with the takeover of the Swiss metropolis' oldest hotel, the Savoy Baur en Ville. A palace completely renovated under the guidance of interior designer Tristan Auer.

The Paris hotel industry goes back to school

Luxury, lifestyle, intimacy, revamped venues: the Paris hotel industry is expecting a host of new openings in the second half of the year.

Novotel reaches the 50-hotel mark in China

The Novotel brand has opened a new business hotel in Xi'an, China. This is the brand's fiftieth establishment in the country, and the first step towards future developments.

Is Dutch politics sounding the death knell for Amsterdam-Schiphol?

Authoritarian reduction in the number of flights and now a possible tax on transfer passengers. The Dutch government and parliament are storming Amsterdam Airport Schiphol...

Hilton scores double in Rotterdam

The Hilton Group is adding two new addresses in Rotterdam, two adjacent hotels with spacious meeting facilities: the DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre and the Mainport Hotel, a new member of the Curio Collection.

Air France-KLM confirms order for 50 Airbus A350s

50 Airbus A350-900 and -1000. And an option for a further 90 aircraft. With this giant order, the Air France-KLM Group will become the largest operator of the Airbus A350 in the world.

With "Botox", the SNCF wants to extend the life of its TGVs

Between 2026 and 2033, SNCF is planning to refurbish around a hundred TGVs, which will operate for between two and ten years. A project presented as sustainable and more economical in order to meet the high demand for rail travel.

Regional air transport saved by the ES 30?

At a time when many governments and associations are criticising short-haul regional air services, a plane from a Swedish aircraft manufacturer could be the saviour of these routes, which are so important for business passengers.

SNCF reinstalls luggage lockers... outside stations!

The lack of luggage lockers at stations, although a basic service, is often a problem for business travellers. The SNCF has finally come up with a solution, based on the Italian model.

JetBlue takes off between Boston and Amsterdam

JetBlue has just inaugurated its daily flight between Boston and Amsterdam. The next stop is Paris.