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.

Middle East, kerosene: the state of flights company by company

Middle East, kerosene, cancellations: the updated status on suspended flights and fuel surcharges.

Accor and Uber launch joint loyalty programme

Earning points for an Uber Eats delivery or an Uber trip to the airport, as you would do on a daily basis: this possibility will soon be available to members of the ALL Accor programme, as part of a strategic partnership.

Adagio: A New Business Offering

Free cancellation until the day before, early check-in, decreasing rates from 8 nights, loyalty: the European leader in aparthotels launches its Business + offer.

Uber ventures into hotel booking with Expedia

Uber confirmed its entry into the hotel booking market on Wednesday, moving ever closer to being a travel "super app" through its alliance with Expedia.

S. Bartaire (Odalys City): "Moving from a network logic to..."

Having taken the helm of Odalys City last October, Stéphane Bartaire details his roadmap: segmentation overhaul, digital transformation, renovations, and new development strategies.

Orient Express Corinthian: a floating palace open to the most beautiful...

Launched by the Accor group, the Orient Express Corinthian, the world's largest sailing ship, is redefining exceptional travel with its 54 suites, Guerlain spa, and restaurants overseen by Yannick Alléno. A travelling venue for ultra-exclusive corporate events.

Air transport on the brink in India

Indian airlines feel trapped by soaring oil prices, even considering suspending their operations if the Indian government does not intervene. Message received by the government...

Strengthen Aeroméxico's presence in Europe and consolidate Paris as a...

On the occasion of the inauguration of the Paris-Monterrey flight, Sonia Oliveras, Aeroméxico's Sales Director for Europe, highlighted the strategic importance of the route and discussed the company's flight plan.

Africa: The big ambitions of major hotel groups

From Greater Cairo to Casablanca, from Lagos to Libreville or Antananarivo, Africa is establishing itself as one of the most dynamic hotel markets in the world. An update on the development of major hotel groups.

The SNCF is thinking bigger for its Grand Voyageur lounge in...

The SNCF is reopening its Grand Voyageur lounge, Le Club TGV Inoui, after refurbishment. It now offers more seating and has separated areas for passengers with short or long stays.

T. Ward (W Hospitality): "Africa offers growth potential...

Africa's hotel market specialist and founder of the firm W Hospitality Group, Trevor Ward analyses the dynamics that are driving major international groups to develop extensively on the continent.

Hyatt: Palace Revolution in Nice

A unique situation facing the Baie des Anges, a listed Art Deco façade: the Palais de la Méditerranée hotel, in Nice, will regain all its prestige after a renovation phase and its transition from the Hyatt Regency brand to the Unbound Collection brand.

United Airlines CEO talks all about the 'happy merger'... rejected...

It's quite unusual in the history of air transport... The CEO of United Airlines describes in a lyrical flight of fancy what passengers are missing following American Airlines' leaders' refusal to discuss a merger.

Paris-Monterrey: Aeromexico throws a new business bridge between France...

Aeromexico has just inaugurated a new flight from Paris CDG. Heading for Monterrey, in Northern Mexico, a popular destination for French companies. Business Travel participated in the inaugural flight. Report.

La SNCF augmentera les circulations de 20% en Poitou-Charentes dès 2028

SNCF has committed to an increase in services and offerings in order to secure the operation of this first batch of TER lines, which are open to rail competition in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, until 2037.

Lufthansa and Transavia France are cutting back their networks due to shortages.

The oil shortage and soaring prices are making many flights unprofitable. Lufthansa and Transavia are therefore cutting frequencies and destinations.

In Dubai, the Persian Gulf crisis is boosting the activity of companies...

Dubai's civil aviation authority maintains restrictions on the number of daily flights by foreign airlines to benefit Emirates and flydubai.

Waldorf Astoria: a luxury hotspot in Rabat

In Rabat, the Mohammed VI Tower, among Africa's high-rise skyscrapers, has just been inaugurated and houses a luxurious Waldorf Astoria hotel, featuring 55 rooms and the largest reception hall in the Moroccan capital.

Frankfurt inaugurates Terminal 3, its biggest investment since the opening...

The first aircraft from several airlines – but none from the Lufthansa Group – are taking off on 23rd April, from T3 at Frankfurt. A massive investment by operator Fraport: 4 billion euros.

IHG is taking over several Penta Hotels, notably the one at Paris CDG.

IHG is strengthening its presence in Europe, particularly in Paris-CDG and Brussels Airport, by converting 11 Penta Hotels to its Holiday Inn, voco, or Garner brands.