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From the first kilometre of a business trip right through to arrival at the destination, business travellers and travel managers alike need to be kept abreast of the constant changes in business travel: new air services, business classes, loyalty programmesservices railway companies in trains or stationsoffers taxis or VTC for professionals...(see more)

Not forgetting the new players in the collaborative economy and the technology sector... Daily monitoring of these developments to ensure that business travel is ever safer, more comfortable and more sustainable, in business destinations in France and abroad.

Hotels

Hilton sets up in Myanmar

The Editor - Published on 07/03/2013

In 2014, the American group will open a hotel in Yangon, the former capital and a major tourist destination in a country that is in the process of opening up, but still has limited hotel capacity.

Airlines

A new Emirates lounge in Milan

The Editor - Published on 07/03/2013

Emirates has just opened its 35th lounge worldwide at Milan Malpensa airport, a VIP area accessible to first and business passengers, as well as to Platinum and Gold members of the Emirates Skywards frequent flyer programme.

Airlines

UIA power 4 between Paris and Moscow

The Editor - Published on 28/02/2013

Ukraine International Airlines has just increased its flight schedule between Kiev and Moscow, now offering four flights a day between Paris and the Russian capital.

Trains

Amadeus bets on the growth of long-distance rail by 2020

The Editor - Published on 27/02/2013

Amadeus has published a forward-looking study on the future of the rail sector in Europe, forecasting a significant increase (+21 %) in long-distance traffic between now and 2020, due in particular to the liberalisation of the railways and improvements in infrastructure. France is one of the four markets driving this growth.

Hotels

Chennai, a new business destination for Westin

The Editor - Published on 26/02/2013

The Starwood group recently inaugurated a new hotel dedicated to business travel in Chennai, becoming the sixth Westin address in India.

City transport

Autolib' on its way to Lyon from 2013

The Editor - Published on 26/02/2013

The Autolib' service could well be leaving Paris and heading for Lyon. At least, that's what Vincent Bolloré announced this week, even specifying the planned timetable: "before the end of the year" 2013.

Airlines

A new airport for Quito

The Editor - Published on 26/02/2013

Ecuador has a new hub to welcome international business travellers: the new Quito airport opened its doors on 20 February.

Airlines

British Airways flies to Chengdu, and speeds up in Shanghai

The Editor - Published on 25/02/2013

British Airways is strengthening its presence in China by introducing a daily frequency between London Heathrow and Shanghai, in addition to the new flight to Chengdu planned for the autumn: two major routes for business travel to Asia.

Hotels

A 17th Melia hotel in Brazil for 2015: Itaboraí

The Editor - Published on 25/02/2013

The town of Itaboraí, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, will be hosting the 17^th Melia hotel in Brazil. The Tryp hotel is due to open in 2015.

Airlines

Air Asia and Tata launch a low-cost airline in India

The Editor - Published on 25/02/2013

Air Asia aims to launch a new low-cost airline on the Indian market in the last quarter of 2013, in partnership with local giant Tata.

Hotels

Wyndham's breakthrough in Germany: 43 new Grand City...

The Editor - Published on 22/02/2013

Wyndham has made significant inroads into the European business travel market, with an agreement with Grand City Hotels adding 43 hotels and 5,400 rooms to its portfolio.

Hotels

Interview: Olivier Petit, partner at In Extenso/Deloitte

The Editor - Published on 22/02/2013

Paris is laughing thanks to its high volume of business, while the French provinces are weeping over their sluggish domestic business: the French hotel industry recorded marked results in 2012. In Extenso/Deloitte forecasts growth of between 1% and 2% in France in 2013, driven by the top end of the market (see table at the bottom of the page).

Trains

Thalys stays on course in 2012

The Editor - Published on 22/02/2013

Despite a slight fall in passenger traffic, Thalys saw its sales increase in 2012 (+2.1%) in a difficult economic climate.

Airlines

Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Nigeria: Air France puts the pedal to the metal on...

The Editor - Published on 21/02/2013

Air France is expanding its flight schedule to three African destinations: Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon and Nigeria, reflecting the region's growing economic appeal.

Airlines

UIA moves to Roissy

The Editor - Published on 20/02/2013

Ukraine International Airlines is preparing to leave terminal 2B at Roissy-CDG airport for 2D.

Airlines

Jet Airways promotes its new business class

The Editor - Published on 15/02/2013

Introduced in December when it took delivery of 4 new Airbus A330-300s, India's Jet Airways is launching its new Business class - called "Première" - ?to Delhi and Toronto.

Hotels

Ascott strengthens its presence in Vietnam

The Editor - Published on 15/02/2013

The Ascott group of hotel residences, which owns the Citadines brand in particular, is expanding its offering in South-East Asia, with several openings expected in Vietnam.