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.

Singapore Airlines continues to strengthen its position in Europe

The return to profit for Singapore Airlines is reflected in an increase in its flights in Asia and Europe. However, the airline is still not back to its pre-Covid capacity levels.

Testbed: Premium Economy long-haul Swiss Zurich-Bangkok

Premium Economy on a long-haul flight is essentially the assurance of a more comfortable seat. But some carriers can offer even more. All aboard Premium made in Swiss...

Finnair continues to cut back on passenger services

In the throes of real difficulties since the closure of Russian airspace, Finnair is seeking to regain its financial equilibrium. The airline is restricting the list of services offered to passengers, including cabin baggage and seat selection.

Facial recognition replaces boarding passes at Lufthansa in Berlin

BER Traveller allows certain Lufthansa passengers to pass through certain processing points at the airport without having to show any documents, thanks to facial recognition. This project is currently being tested.

Accor: a Handwritten Collection in Krakow, ibis Styles in...

The Handwritten Collection, Accor's new brand, has found a new home in Krakow. At the same time, ibis Styles is adding two addresses in Eastern Europe, near Bucharest airport and in the centre of Kaunas, Lithuania.

Delta Air Lines customises the digital content on its app

Delta Air Lines is taking the services it offers on its application a step further. With Delta Sync Exclusives, passengers can now access a personalised digital offer.

InterContinental: château life at Chantilly

The InterContinental luxury brand is expanding its offering in France with the forthcoming takeover of the Château Mont-Royal in Chantilly, a renowned hotel for seminars in the great outdoors.

Hyatt: a great name becomes a great group

Over the last five years, the Hyatt Group has seen its product range grow at a much faster rate than the average, thanks to a series of acquisitions and brand launches. Here's a look back at the in-depth transformation of a major name in the hotel industry.

Sweden continues to modernise its high-speed trains

After Stockholm-Göteborg, the very important Stockholm-Malmö line with an extension to Copenhagen is benefiting from completely renovated X2000 high-speed trains. A perfect alternative to air travel for business travellers.

Mama Shelter Dijon: lifestyle with a Burgundian twist

A lifestyle spirit with a nod to Burgundy: Mama Shelter is moving to Dijon in July with a 120-room hotel featuring several meeting rooms and a private cinema.

Tomorrow's trains: from all TGV to all tchou-tchou

Light, or even very light, trains, rail-road mobility solutions: the SNCF is banking on innovation to revive short lines and establish rail as a sustainable alternative to the private car. Here's a look at the different concepts before they hit the rails in 2029.

Are Europe's airports at the mercy of 5 major groups?

The Airports Council International of Europe (ACI Europe) has published a report on competition between European airports. While competition does exist, the association complains that its members are becoming increasingly powerless in the face of half a dozen airline groups. The latter are now calling the shots at the hubs...

Qatar Airways, from Nice to Auckland via Lyon and Toulouse

Qatar Airways returned to Nice on 9 May. As well as Auckland in New Zealand, where the airline will be relaunching its flight from Doha on 1 September. This route is considered to be one of the longest in the world.

Teleworking, third-party premises: the hybrid office to limit your footprint...

According to a study published by IWG, hybrid working can reduce carbon emissions. An entirely logical phenomenon, but with a greater impact than expected...

Airborne and sustainable: technology must go hand in hand with education, according to...

The Chaire Pégase surveyed French travellers to find out more about their perception of green innovations in the airline industry. A great deal of educational work remains to be done.

The Hoxton and art'otel, two interpretations of lifestyle in Berlin

The lifestyle hotel sector is in tune with the innovative spirit of Berlin, with two new hotels: The Hoxton in the west and an upmarket art'otel in the east of the German capital.

British Airways: flights paid for exclusively in Avios

British Airways has decided to operate flights from London to Sharm El Sheik and Geneva, which will only be open to passengers who are members of its Executive Club frequent flyer programme. Other destinations are expected to follow.

Mexico, a real Eldorado for hotel groups

With the acquisition of City Express, Marriott has become the leading hotel group in Mexico. A country where Hilton, Hyatt and Accor also have numerous developments underway.

Hyatt extends its range of boutique hotels with Mr & Mrs Smith

Hyatt is to double its range of boutique and luxury hotels with the acquisition of the booking platform Mr & Mrs Smith.

Delays and cancellations: the DOT wants to bring the...

The Department of Transportation (DOT) wants to introduce legislation that would force US carriers to - finally - compensate their passengers for delays and cancellations. If the new rules are adopted, it would be a first in the United States.