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.

Italo puts Starlink on track

Italo is to equip its entire fleet with Starlink technology. A first in the rail sector on this scale.

SNCF: Fnaut points out the focus on Ouigo at the expense...

Between 2017 and 2024, the Fédération nationale des associations d'usagers des transports (French national federation of transport users' associations) points out that seat capacity has risen by 185% for the low-cost brand and by 75% for the average price of its tickets.

Domaine du Liziec: castle life in Vannes

The new flagship hotel in Vannes, with a restaurant recently awarded a Michelin star, Domaine du Liziec - MGallery has strong arguments for attracting corporate events. All against the backdrop of exploring the Gulf of Morbihan.

Spark by Hilton: a new spark in Lyon

The Spark by Hilton Lyon Eurexpo hotel has just opened its doors, not far from the Lyon Convention Centre, bringing the company's portfolio in Lyon to three addresses.

CDG and Beauvais flirt with 40% of delayed flights, according to...

According to Flightright, it is difficult for a passenger at a Paris airport to avoid a flight delay, particularly at Roissy CDG.

E. Bosch, CEO of Louvre Hotels: "We are no longer this...

A raft of renovations, synergies with the Radisson group, business customers: Eduardo Bosch, CEO of Louvre Hotels, outlines the progress of his group's transformation plan.

Life on the Nile for Mandarin Oriental

The Old Cataract in Aswan, the Winter Palace in Luxor, the rebirth of a hotel in Cairo: Mandarin Oriental is rewriting the history of the Egyptian hotel industry.

Ongoing battle to abolish the open skies agreement...

Suspicions of corruption, lack of transparency: European organisations are calling for the suspension and renegotiation of the bilateral aviation agreement between Qatar and the EU.

AirAsia X plans to return to London via its new hub...

AirAsia X is pursuing its strategy as a global airline, with plans to inaugurate a daily flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Gatwick via Bahrain in June.

Airports and airlines are concerned about flaws in the biometric system in the airspace...

The automated biometric system for entry to and exit from the Schengen area continues to show shortcomings, leading to airport congestion and unacceptable waiting times for passengers.

UK Civil Aviation forecasts traffic growth in 2026

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority is noting general satisfaction among British passengers and is predicting an increase in traffic in 2026.

Strike imminent at Lufthansa

A strike call is expected to have a major impact on Lufthansa's operations on 12 February, with numerous flight cancellations.

Trenitalia affected by the closure of Gare de Lyon during...

Only a few trains will depart from and arrive at Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, as Trenitalia plans to cancel most of its trains between the evening of 30 April and midday on 3 May.

Africa: a destination of choice for Choice Hotels

The American group Choice Hotels will shortly be making its African debut in Nairobi, the first step in an expansion that is expected to reach 100 hotels by 2035.

French hotel industry: In Extenso's 2025 assessment and outlook

Despite the uncertain economic climate, the French hotel industry is forecast to grow by 2% in 2025, driven by establishments in Paris and Nice, according to In Extenso.

Another Brazilian destination for TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal is strengthening its network in Brazil with a new Lisbon-São Luís route and more frequencies to the south of the country.

The oil embargo is destabilising air transport and tourism...

The US embargo on Cuba is having an impact not only on the daily lives of Cubans, but also on air transport and tourism on the island. Air France has announced that it will be making a stopover to refuel.

Tampa unveils its terminal of the future

Tampa airport is preparing for the future with a new terminal scheduled for 2029. Its construction has just been approved by the authorities.

Scandic Go lands in an oil hub

The Scandic Go budget chain will be setting up shop in Stavanger, which attracts a large number of business customers due to its status as Norway's energy temple.

France complicates legal action in aviation disputes

France will be implementing a decree from 7 February 2026 that will make it more expensive and complex to bring a dispute with an airline to court...