Business travel

Before the future high-speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore becomes a reality, travellers will be offered an air alternative from December onwards with the extension of Seletar airport to the north of Singapore...

The sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on Iran, which came into force on Monday, have led to the closure of a number of air links with the country, especially as the Eldorado of a market with a population of 80 million has not really materialised...

On 31 October, Primera Air will be offering two new routes from Paris CDG: the airline will link the Paris airport to Tel Aviv and Montreal.

With the acquisition of 21c Museum Hotels, AccorHotels is doing a double. The group is exploring the arty hotel sector, while at the same time launching its MGallery collection on the North American market.

The management of Air France KLM presented its half-year results on Wednesday, estimating the impact of the strikes at 335 million euros. However, nothing was said about the future governance of the airline group.

The first Hilton Garden Inn has opened its doors on the French market, taking up residence in Bordeaux, 200 metres from the Saint-Jean railway station.

Cyril Aouizerate, founder of MOB Hotel, profiles MOB House, the new urban residence concept due to open in Paris at the end of 2019. His credo: spaces to live in, "very business-like, (...) between relaxation and concentration".

From being an essentially practical accommodation solution, long-stay hotels are now doing their utmost to create an atmosphere that encourages travellers to meet up.

French airports had an excellent year in 2017, with traffic growth of 5.7 %. With more than 197 million passengers, the French hubs continue to invest in new infrastructure, particularly in the regions such as Toulouse and Marseille, two airports now neck and neck in terms of passenger traffic.

Bloomberg recently published its traditional index of Airbnb rental prices by destination. The ranking is dominated by Miami, with an average nightly rate calculated at $205.

Generally reluctant to work together, China and Japan have just seen the formation of a giant joint venture that could revolutionise air transport in Asia with the announcement of the merger between Japan Airlines and China Eastern.

Start-up Jacques Vaucanson is looking to raise funds to develop a concept for a train on air cushions. The Spacetrain should enable passengers to make inter-city journeys at very high speed.

The European Commission is concerned about delays in air transport and wants to speed up measures to reduce passenger waiting times, according to Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport, and Karima Delli, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism. 

Aigle Azur will be making its debut on the domestic network with a new route popular with business customers: twelve flights a week between Nantes and Lyon.

Initially interested in acquiring a stake in the Air France KLM group, the management of AccorHotels has finally changed its mind.

St. John's Airport and Air Canada will be opening a new lounge this autumn. The lounge will be more spacious and will feature a bistro and a self-service bar.

Alongside its establishments in paradisiacal locations, Alila is also developing business-oriented urban resorts in the heart of Asian metropolises.

Double Tree by Hilton is offering a new hotel in France, with a breathtaking view of the medieval city of Carcassonne.

To make air travel less stressful or really relaxing, Paris Aéroport and Air France each have their own solution.

Whether in Paris, New York or near many of the world's airports, Marriott's Renaissance brand is taking on a new contemporary look.