Business travel

Uber in London has been dealt a blow. Regulator Transport for London has just refused to renew its operating licence from 30 September. While Uber will appeal the decision, it is a new business destination that is turning its back on the world leader in VTC.

Buoyed by rising sales, Lufthansa is continuing to strengthen its offering in France, particularly in Bordeaux and Nantes. At the same time, the group is investing in new products while focusing on digital technology.

The Hoxton Paris hotel has opened its doors on rue du Sentier in Paris. Sharan Pasricha, founder of the trendy chain, explains the positioning and plans for The Hoxton hotels.

The Voyages-sncf.com website is due to switch to its new name of OUI.sncf on 7 December.

British Airways is continuing to pamper its high-spending passengers by launching private car transfers for travellers at risk of missing their connection to London Heathrow.

CitizenM, the lifestyle brand, has just opened a new address in Paris for business travellers.

In 2018, Mandarin Oriental will make its debut in Beijing, a destination not yet offered by the Asian luxury brand.

The Lufthansa group is launching a new service for business travellers, who can now bring forward their return flight at no cost.

The new business class launched by Corsair aims to give the French carrier a more "business" image.

Ryanair confirms its intention to acquire Alitalia. Michael O'Leary told Reuters that a binding offer is being finalised.

Ritz-Carlton is putting its stamp on the prestigious Hôtel de la Paix in Geneva. Opened 152 years ago, this historic establishment has been completely renovated for the occasion.

EasyJet confirms its transatlantic ambitions. The airline has just formalised an agreement with Norwegian which will form part of the "Worldwide by easyJet" platform to combine the networks of the two carriers.

Thalys is reinventing its invitation to travel, with an olfactory stroll that combines roaming and poetry. The Thalys Scents of the City exhibition stops off in Paris until Sunday 17 September.

Finnair is also introducing a chatbot, Finn, to support travellers using artificial intelligence.

Delta Air Lines will be launching a new Paris-Indianapolis route in May, the first route to Europe operated by an American carrier from Indiana.

Faced with what it considers to be passenger abuse, low-cost carrier Ryanair has decided to tighten up the conditions governing the carriage of baggage in the cabin. The new regulations will apply from 1 November.

Next March, Perth will be the first city in Australia to have a non-stop flight to Europe. The capital of Western Australia is embarking on a campaign of international seduction to promote its image as a destination offering excellent value for money.

The opening of the ibis Styles New York LaGuardia Airport hotel marks the arrival of the budget brand in the United States, in a leading business destination.

Google Maps is introducing a new feature in 25 cities, including Paris, warning motorists of the difficulty of finding a parking space near their final destination. The next step is to offer a solution by indicating available parking spaces...

Finnair is unveiling its flight schedule for summer 2018, which will see the airline densify its offer in Asia, while adding new destinations in Europe.