Business travel

A hotel concept combining low prices, design and sustainability, the greet brand has just opened a hotel in Lyon, near Perrache station.

The Raffles Moscow hotel will open in the second half of 2022, marking the arrival of the luxury hotel brand in Russia.

The Lufthansa group prides itself on being the leading operator at Berlin's new airport (BER). But the German hub's activity rate remains very low, with passenger numbers in November 91.6% lower than a year earlier. 

The Spanish group Melia Hotels has announced the launch of its "Melia Hybrid Solutions", a range of technological solutions for hybrid meetings.

On Thursday, the government set out the new rules that will come into force on 15 December. Daytime travel, and travel between regions, will once again be permitted.

Uber has sold its self-driving vehicle subsidiary to Aurora Innovation. The American VTC company is withdrawing in view of the uncertainties that this technology still represents, preferring for the time being to concentrate on consolidating its activities.

Business travellers on the Air Canada network can now enjoy an accelerated route for their travel from San Francisco, thanks to biometric boarding.

A hotel by star chef Nobu, a trendy urban residence, a 'super boutique hotel': the hotel industry continues to swing in London.

Despite closed borders and the absence of international tourists, the Thai group Dusit has opened a resort in Singapore. This is its first venture into the ASEAN financial metropolis.

Openings in Bangkok, New Orleans and Sicily, renovations in Milan and Lisbon: Four Seasons has unveiled its new developments for the coming months.

The European Union has decided to make 2021 the year of the railways. One of the plans is to set up a trans-European night train network. The initiative is taking shape with the signing of a cooperation agreement between the German, Austrian, French and Swiss railways.

Hyatt expects to grow its European offering by more than 30% by 2023, focusing on its lifestyle brands.

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Chairman and CEO of the SNCF Group, spoke in an interview on Tuesday about the rail operator's future fare offer. This offer should become a reality by summer 2021.

EasyJet plans to significantly expand its offer on the French network at the end of the year, with a fourfold increase in its domestic schedule and the resumption of European services.

Air Astana is adapting to the Covid situation. On the menu are a number of international routes and a new high-contribution product on the Kazakhstan national carrier's Embraer 190 aircraft.

Business less affected than in the top-of-the-range hotel sector, dynamic growth: the budget chain B&B Hôtels is weathering the current crisis as best it can.

In January, Accor will be launching a range of solutions for hybrid meetings based on a network of connected hotels that is unique in Europe.

How has the French's relationship with flying changed over the last few months, as a result of the various measures taken to restrict or relax the rules? A study published by the Chaire Pégase, attached to Montpellier Business School, provides some insights.

Accor is bringing together all its long-stay accommodation solutions on a single booking site, called Apartments & Villas.