Business travel

Unique experiences, benefits for travellers: Mehdi Hemici, Accor's General Manager of Loyalty & E-Commerce, looks at the development and key strengths of the ALL loyalty programme. With the Olympic Games in the spotlight for its members.

The upturn in air traffic in Asia has led to a 50% increase in ticket prices, according to the ACI Asia Pacific, an association of airports. They accuse airlines of taking advantage of strong demand without increasing capacity.

IATA has just held its annual meeting. And there was plenty of good news for the airlines at this year's meeting in 2023. But not necessarily for passengers.

For business travellers to the Philippines, it's best to be patient and prepare for the worst at Manila airports. Here are a few tips to help you avoid problems.

Whether in Abuja, Algiers, Banjul, Lagos or Nairobi, the Radisson Group is planning new business hotels in Africa, including several with conference centres.

This winter, Fort-de-France will benefit from a new route to Toronto, in addition to the year-round service to Montreal.

Air Defender, NATO's exceptional manoeuvres for the air defence of its members, begins on Monday 12 June and will last for a fortnight. It is also likely to result in flight cancellations and delays for civil aviation - particularly in Germany.

It's not a new idea. The French government is seriously considering increasing the tax on airline tickets for passengers travelling in business or first class. Taxation is nothing new...

Arriva Netherlands, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, is planning to launch its first cross-border link between Groningen in the Netherlands and Paris Nord, via Amsterdam, the Schiphol hub, Rotterdam and Brussels. The first trains could run in 2026.

In partnership with Alltheway, the Accor group is offering a new service in four of its Paris hotels: luggage check-in from the hotel to the destination airport. This service will also be offered by ViParis and Air France.

Endemic fires in Canada are creating problems for air traffic in the United States. Since yesterday and again today, air traffic has been disrupted at many airports.

Since the summer season, Vietnam Airlines' Sky Sofa has enabled passengers to reserve a full row of seats in economy class. And you can sleep almost as if you were in a business class seat-bed between Paris and Hanoi or Paris and Saigon...

The transition of the German Lindner group's hotels to the JdV by Hyatt lifestyle brand will take place from June, further strengthening Hyatt's offering in Germany's major cities.

To open up Gare de Lyon to the Bercy district, SNCF Gares & Connexions is planning to redevelop the area with new shops, restaurants and services. And, above all, modernised access.

Air France is continuing to roll out its new Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins with a very high level of comfort and technology. After the Boeing 777-300 ER, the Airbus A350s will start to be equipped with these new classes from July 2023.

Saudi Arabia is aiming to become a major tourist destination through a flurry of futuristic projects. The major hotel groups intend to support this ambition with a host of new hotels.

Okko Hotels becomes a company with a mission. A voluntary and committed approach to environmental and social issues.

The ADP Group has officially launched the Paris-Orly Environmental Alliance. Bringing together some thirty signatories, the Paris airport's partners have set themselves quantified targets.

Like most of the major American groups, Marriott, already the leader in long-stay accommodation, is adding a new brand aimed at longer stays. A mid-range brand at an affordable price, known for the moment as "Project MidX Studios".

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has told Bloomberg that its future aircraft will no longer feature First Class. It's hard to beat the carrier's Q Suite in business class...