Business travel

In addition to opening a hotel in Mexico City in December in the Roman Norte neighborhood, the lifestyle brand Mama Shelter is preparing to open its first location in Porto.

BWH Hotels changes the name of Best Western to a new umbrella brand, WorldHotels, all accompanied by a unified loyalty program and a new digital platform.

Facing a European Union that wants to put an end to "greenwashing" in the air, Lufthansa has just taken action by renaming its fare "Green Fare". Is this just a marketing trick or a genuine concern for change?

October 25 marked the official opening of Sydney Airport. The brand new platform is intended to eventually relieve the pressure on Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport, the main hub of the Australian metropolis. But it will take a few years to achieve this, especially with a public transport network that is still very embryonic.

The Dutch railway company has just signed a framework agreement with SNCF Réseau to eventually operate high-speed trains between Paris and the Netherlands.

Starting in 2027, Singapore Airlines will deploy a new version of its KrisWorld entertainment system on 41 refurbished Airbus A350s and its future Boeing 777-9s, as well as Starlink Wi-Fi on its A380s and A350s.

According to a study published by Accor, business travel arrivals in Europe are expected to grow by 50 percent % over ten years, faster than leisure travel, with France taking the lead in European business tourism.

Volotea is cutting costs to reduce its debt and fuel expenses. France is particularly in the spotlight.

During the Routes World 2026 conference, the president of Emirates defended his company’s strategy and relied on sustained demand, despite geopolitical tensions and delays in aircraft deliveries.

easyJet will for the first time offer an internet connection on board thanks to Starlink, with deployment on its A320, A320neo and A321neo scheduled from the first half of 2027 to the beginning of 2028.

On November 2nd, IWG opens a 3,700 m² Spaces space in the Cambacérès business district, near the TGV Sud de France train station and the airport.

A hotel near the meeting point, a room with a desk, a quick breakfast: Coach Omnium uncovers the expectations of business travelers, less sensitive to bleisure than expected.

United opened Terminal B North at Houston Airport on October 22, featuring 22 gates and a 5,000-square-meter United Club, the largest airport lounge in the Americas.

This 5th generation TGV is scheduled to make its inaugural journey on November 6, with the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the SNCF group on board.

Just steps from the runways at Roissy, the Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel, Paris combines business with relaxation with a 1,500 m² space dedicated to meetings and a wellness center with an indoor pool.

The Greater Paris Métropole, Bolt and Stellantis plan to experiment with autonomous mobility services in five communes in the northwest of Greater Paris starting in 2028, with an extension planned for 2030.

The Hilton Group is making improvements to its Hilton Business SME program, including increased visibility for travel and the ability to book for another employee.

Emirates presented several devices under development for passengers with disabilities at the AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai, including an accessible lounge suite.

The 1,000th hotel in Europe has just been reached by the British group IHG, driven by growth of more than 25% on the continent in recent years.

The Hilton Honors loyalty program is being enhanced with the digital "Pay with Points" solution, offering members the option – currently in the United States – to pay with their points at the digital check-out.