Business travel

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.

Etihad: record profits and passenger numbers in the first half of...

Etihad Airways has announced record results for the first half of the year, with record profitability and passenger numbers for the first six months of 2025. 

Spark by Hilton makes its French debut in Lyon

Positioned at the top end of the budget segment, the Spark by Hilton brand made its debut in France this summer with its first two hotels in Lyon, in the Vaise business district.

Rosewood: high diplomacy in London

The Rosewood Group is transforming the former American embassy in London into a luxury all-suite hotel with exclusive event venues and popular restaurants.

Accor: globalised and enhanced subscription packages

Accor is revamping its frequent traveller packages, with the ALL Accor+ Voyager card covering a wider range of brands, and the ALL Accor+ Explorer package offering benefits at the group's hotels worldwide.

Air Austral pulls out all the stops with Kevene...

Air Austral is renewing its product range this winter in its premium classes. New toiletry kits, new "Signature" menus and verrines, and new wines selected by its head sommelier all mark the start of the new season...

Eurostar boosts its MICE offering for the start of the new school year

Eurostar is taking advantage of the expansion of its network following the merger with Thalys to simplify and harmonise the fares offered to companies and travel agents involved in organising or attending business events.

Radisson: several key openings expected in France

The Radisson group has announced a number of emblematic developments in France, including the takeover of the Banke Opera hotel in the heart of Paris and the Pullman at Roissy CDG, and openings in Cannes and Bourges.

B&B Hotels: a new sound bite in Luxembourg

To make its debut in Luxembourg, B&B Hotels is part of the development of the Cloche d'Or district, close to the headquarters of a number of companies.

More elegant, more responsible, brighter: the new cab on...

On 1 September, Air France launched its Embraer 190 with a new travel cabin.

Mama Shelter sets up shop in Asia

Continuing its expansion around the world, Mama Shelter will soon be opening its first hotel in Asia, in Singapore, replicating its festive, offbeat spirit in the city-state.

Testbed: Etihad Airways business class and lounge on the...

Testbed for the Etihad Airways flight EY033 between Abu Dhabi and Paris on 07 August 2025.

Competition from Eurostar: now it's Uber Trains' turn

The American VTC company is teaming up with rail start-up Gemini Trains to offer connections between London, Paris and Brussels by 2029.

France: air traffic controllers on strike?

Strike action could disrupt French skies in mid-September. The SNCTA union is calling for air traffic controllers to mobilise on 18 September.

Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Swiss: loss of autonomy planned by...

According to the daily Handelsblatt, the Lufthansa group is preparing to refocus the activities of all its subsidiaries in Frankfurt. This could mean the end of autonomy for Austrian, Brussels Airlines and Swiss.

The Trump administration to save New York's Penn Station...

Under the impetus of the Trump administration, the expected transformation of Penn Station in New York is well underway. This is in contrast to the transformation of Washington station, for both economic and political reasons.

Faster high-speed trains between Boston and Washington

Alstom is to supply Amtrak with 28 high-speed trains capable of travelling at speeds of up to 260km/h on the line serving Boston, Washington, New York and Philadelphia.

V. Ducrot (CFF): "Being there where people are...

Punctuality, investment in rolling stock, links to London and Barcelona, as well as Lyon and Marseille: Vincent Ducrot, CEO of Swiss Federal Railways, takes stock of SBB's plans.

Delta to link Nice to Boston

Nice airport is one of the destinations chosen by Delta to strengthen its position in European airspace.

Air Côte d'Ivoire: imminent take-off for the Paris-Abidjan flight

Air Côte d'Ivoire is due to inaugurate the Paris-Abidjan flight in September, following the arrival of its new Airbus A330-900 Neo.

Hilton: a new generation for a century-old brand

A century after the brand's beginnings, the Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key gives the brand a new, more contemporary identity, which will be extended into the future.