Business travel

After Thai Airways International and perhaps before Garuda Indonesia, Philippine Airlines has decided to file for bankruptcy in the United States. However, it insists that this is a technical procedure to help it restructure.

A temporary office at the Parc des Princes, coworking in a hotel, back in the office: Stéphane Bensimon, CEO of Wojo, looks at his group's business and the opportunities for growth presented by the boom in teleworking.

While several Holiday Inn Express hotels are expected to open near major European hubs, the IHG group is also opening a wellness hotel near Manchester airport in the United States.

Next year, the upscale Conrad brand will set up in Los Angeles Downtown with a hotel featuring large MICE areas and a vast rooftop. Another Hilton Group development in the Americas is the debut of the Tapestry brand near Sao Paulo.

Deutsche Hospitality has unveiled a new lifestyle brand with a funky, upmarket feel: House of Beats. Another announcement was the debut of the InterCity brand in Rome, at Tiburtina station.

At least the covid pandemic has made the transport industry happy. According to Simon Rochefort, VistaJet's Vice President of Sales. Business aviation is experiencing a golden age. Traffic is booming and is expected to surpass the aviation sector's pre-pandemic performance. VistaJet is therefore expecting a record year in 2021, with sales of subscription products reaching all-time highs. Simon Rochefort explains why exclusively.

The SNCF's Mon Forfait Annuel Télétravail offer made its debut on 1 September. Valid from Monday to Thursday for a total of 250 journeys per year, this offer represents a reduction of 40 % compared with the Forfait Annuel.

Swiss is launching an à la carte concept for its "SWISS Taste of Switzerland" service for Business and First Class passengers, who can enjoy specialities prepared exclusively by local chefs.

Italian operator Thello could come and compete with SNCF on one of these main high-speed lines with Paris-Lyon-Turin-Milan TGVs.

A redesigned gourmet meal, still served at the seat in Premium class, and the reopening of the Welcome Bar: Thalys is making a comeback with its catering offer.

According to some African media, Air Côte d'Ivoire could soon be owned by Qatar Airways. Qatar in general is playing an increasing role in the tourism and transport sectors in this African country...

IATA has confirmed that the air transport industry has indeed entered a recovery phase, even if this may have fizzled out with the arrival of autumn. July 2021 in fact recorded growth rates on all markets compared with July 2020.

Lufthansa continues to reposition itself in the business market. Business Class passengers on short- and medium-haul flights now benefit from improved on-board service.

Accor's young lifestyle brand Jo&Joe has rolled out its open house concept in Vienna, a new-generation youth hostel adapted for business travellers.

British Airways wants to regain market share at London Gatwick airport. A new low-cost subsidiary could be born. 

Hilton will be setting up in the university and science town of Heidelberg next year, one of a number of projects that the American group has in the pipeline in Germany.

The Hyatt Regency brand is returning to the heart of the oil business in Houston with a 400-room hotel featuring 25 meeting rooms and a huge events hall.

After more than a year's suspension, South African Airways is back on track, resuming flights on 23 September. But initially only on regional routes.

Chivoine Rem, Director of Toulon Hyères airport, reviews the situation at the Var hub, and in particular the role of low-cost airlines, which are now targeting business customers by maintaining routes throughout the year.

The Opéra district has seen the arrival of two lifestyle brands: the luxurious Kimpton Saint Honoré and the contemporary M Social. Two hotels with spaces dedicated to meetings and events.