Business travel

Like other rail operators, Lyria is reducing its range of services as a result of the restrictions imposed in France and Switzerland. Since 5 November, the Franco-Swiss operator...

Calgary International Airport in the Canadian province of Alberta is part of a pilot programme to reopen borders. The compulsory quarantine imposed by the health authorities has been reduced to a minimum. An example that could be emulated? 

Air France is now adjusting its flight schedule from week to week in order to meet demand as closely as possible, against a backdrop of a series of reconfigurations which are restricting travel.

The Radisson Group is offering business travellers two new hotels close to key airports in Africa and Asia.

Thalys is to make a further reduction in its timetable from 7 November. The rail company is facing "the biggest crisis in its history", according to its CEO.

In response to the crisis in the travel industry, the Indonesian government has announced plans to merge state-owned airlines and tourism companies. This decision concerns Garuda and the airports in particular, but could have repercussions for travellers.

The epidemic will have no impact on the expansion plans of Austria's ÖBB railways, according to Andreas Matthä, Managing Director, at a presentation of the new services for 2021. 

The SNCF is reducing its TGV offer to 30% from the usual service from 5 November. At the same time, "Mobiltest" mobile screening units will be deployed at five stations in France, before being extended nationwide if successful.

RATP has just acquired Mappy with a view to establishing itself on the 'Mobility as a Service' (MaaS) market, covering in particular mobile booking and payment for urban travel. Users should be able to take advantage of this service from 2021.

With 595 rooms and its "French art de vivre" spirit, the Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk is the brand's largest hotel in the Middle East.

As part of its drive to conquer American cities, the Dutch chain CitizenM has opened a hotel in Washington DC.

Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines has announced that it will be operating from two of the largest hubs in the United States in 2021: Chicago O'Hare and Houston George Bush Intercontinental. This represents a change of strategy for the airline, which generally favours "alternative" airports. 

Reconfiguration, hotel closures, medium-term prospects: Olivier Petit, partner at In Extenso, describes the current state of the hotel industry in France.

The opening of the new Berlin Brandenburg International airport on 31 October signals the end of Berlin Tegel airport, which for 46 years was the air gateway to West Berlin and then to reunited Berlin. Air France is the last international airline to land there on 7 November...

Completed in 2012, the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin was only waiting for the inauguration of the new Berlin hub to welcome its first guests.

The impact of new travel restrictions from September weighed on Air France-KLM's third-quarter results. The duo...

General Manager of the Hôtel du Louvre, Fanny Guibouret discusses the current crisis and looks back on the metamorphosis of this historic Parisian establishment.

Whether it's a day package, an overnight stay or a resort-style business package, Marriott encourages teleworking at the hotel.

Collection of independent hotels with Radisson Individuals, new signatures: the Radisson group continues its transformation plan.

Hotell Reisen, a historic Stockholm hotel, will soon be joining the upmarket brand The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.