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.

The Originals is heading for Réunion Island

The Originals cooperative will open two 4-star establishments in La Réunion in 2028, in Saint-Pierre, with a hotel of 39 rooms and a residence of 34 apartments.

UK: flights of less than 5,000 km subject to...

The European Commission is proposing to extend the Emissions Trading System (ETS) to flights under 5,000 km in 2029. This satisfies neither the aviation sector nor environmental lobbyists.

A redesigned Air France La Première lounge

Air France has unveiled a redesigned La Première lounge at Paris CDG, offering even more comfort and privacy, and confirming the product's premium upgrade.

New premium episode in Dallas for American Airlines

American Airlines unveils a series of investments dedicated to welcoming business travellers at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), the company's main hub.

Vietnam reveals roadmap for new airport...

Vietnamese authorities have confirmed the opening of the new Long Thanh airport in Saigon and the future allocation of flights.

Qatar Airways is reducing its flight frequencies to Paris.

Qatar Airways continues to adjust its air capacity in Europe, notably by eliminating three flights per week to Paris CDG.

The Cayenne airport is getting a makeover

The Egis operator and Guyanese authorities are launching a vast modernisation plan for Cayenne airport, notable for a 1000 m² expansion.

Mama Shelter: Lake Como, Mexico and Cape Town...

The lifestyle brand Mama Shelter is expanding its global list of destinations with its first address in Africa, as well as in Cape Town and Mexico City, in addition to opening a hotel on the shores of Lake Como.

Accor highlights business travel trends with its major accounts

Accor hosted several major clients and travel agencies in Paris for the Global Leadership Council. The occasion provided an opportunity to highlight the evolution of business travel.

Radisson Collection is settling in Chengdu

Radisson Collection is setting up shop in Chengdu, at the Business & Innovation Centre for China-Europe Cooperation (CCEC).

A first W hotel in Saudi Arabia

The luxury lifestyle brand W Hotels has made its debut in Saudi Arabia in the King Abdullah Financial District business district of Riyadh.

Delta Air Lines, United with new onboard products

Delta Air Lines is launching a no-frills business class, United Airlines is launching a profitable Economy Plus class. 

Omio wants to acquire Rail Europe

The Rail Europe brand is integrating into the Omio group, which will become a major player in global rail distribution with 22 million train tickets sold per year.

Fewer business travellers on planes

Business travellers are taking up less space on planes, unlike VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) travellers, according to the latest Air Passenger Survey by the General Directorate for Civil Aviation (DGAC).

Japan: Tokyo-Osaka in 1 hour by 2045 thanks to Maglev

Japan intends to maintain its position as an innovative nation in rail transport with the realisation of this magnetic levitation line, a first section of which will link the capital to Nagoya.

Malaysia Airlines: partnership with SNCF for a service to...

Malaysia Airlines is partnering with SNCF to offer easy connections between Kuala Lumpur and 28 French cities via CDG.

Middle East: The state of flights, airline by airline, this summer

The updated position, company by company, on cancelled flights this summer in the Near and Middle East.

Fairmont: a refresh for a century-old brand

Luxury brand Fairmont, part of the Accor group, has embarked on an extensive renovation programme for its hotels worldwide, refurbishing its entire network.

U-turn: Apollo's target for easyJet

Reversal: easyJet has found a better buyer than Castlelake and now recommends a sale to another American investor, Apollo.

Air travel: the situation is deteriorating again in the Gulf

If airports and Gulf airlines continue to operate their flights, unexpected delays and suspensions are possible due to the resumption of attacks by the United States and Iran.