Imminent departure for Hamad International Airport: 12 airlines...
On Tuesday, the Qatari authorities confirmed the opening date of Doha's new airport, now called Hamad International Airport, while setting out the timetable for the transition from the "old" airport. The first opening will take place on April 1, and will involve twelve airlines.
Fairmont in the shadow of Dubai's 'palm tree
The Fairmont group has just inaugurated a new top-of-the-range hotel on the Palm Jumeirah, the artificial archipelago in the shape of a palm tree built in the United Arab Emirates.
Cityjet en route to Brest-Dublin
Cityjet will soon be launching on the Brest-Dublin route, making it easier for Breton business travellers to travel to Ireland.
Fourth Ibis Styles in London
The Accor group now has four Ibis Styles in London, with the opening of the ibis Styles London Excel in the Docklands district.
Air France: Michel Roth takes the controls of the class...
Michel Roth succeeds Joël Robuchon and Guy Martin in the Air France culinary tradition: the chef from the Ritz has designed the new business class menu, which long-haul passengers departing from Paris will be able to enjoy from 1 February.
New logo for American Airlines
American Airlines is adopting a new visual identity: the logo unveiled on 17 January is intended to refresh the airline's style, and will be used on the many new-generation aircraft due to join its fleet in the coming weeks.
Marriott hits the target in Dubai
The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai will soon be fully open to business travellers, following the opening of the entire building in February 2013.
New aircraft for Korean Air
On 17 January, Korean Air announced the imminent arrival of nine new aircraft, including two Airbus A380s.
Lifestyle and hotels: beyond design
Lifestyle, lifestyle and more lifestyle: the audacity of pioneering hoteliers, led by Ian Schrager, has given rise to a new wave of trendy establishments that have been spreading around the world for three decades. A concept that is evolving with its success and rediscovering that the 'experience' is first and foremost a human one.
Turbulence for Boeing: the Dreamliner banned from the skies
No more Boeing 787 aircraft are flying in the skies over the world, after the American authorities decided to ground them on 17 January. This exceptional measure follows a series of incidents involving Dreamliners operated by two Japanese airlines.
Higher fares and investment in sight for SNCF
SNCF will be raising its fares from 24 January: an average increase of 2.3%, which should contribute to the railway company's investments.
Advito forecasts: 2013, a year of stability for travel...
On 8 January, Advito published its forecasts for the business travel market in 2013. The Industry Forecast forecasts stable demand over the coming months, with "minimal" changes in transport and accommodation prices.
New infrastructure at Roissy-CDG for Air Canada
Air Canada is now offering business travellers new facilities at Roissy-CDG airport.
Last-minute business travel with Hot Hotels
A new application is entering the online booking market: Hot Hotels is focusing on last-minute business trips, offering accommodation for the same evening until 3am.
American Airlines revises its business offer upwards
American Airlines is enhancing the service offered to its corporate customers travelling to and from Europe in First and Business class, with the introduction of new products and services.
Chicago: a new business lounge for United Club
The inauguration of United's VIP lounge at Chicago O'Hare airport marks the launch of a new concept for United Club, which will be extended to other airports in the United States and internationally.
The first Doubletree for travel in Ireland
The Doubletree brand will make its debut on the Irish market in a few weeks' time in Dublin, on the premises of the current Morrison Hotel.
New website for chauffeur-driven business trips: BookMyLimo
A new booking site dedicated to chauffeur-driven car hire has arrived on the Web: BookMyLimo describes itself as "the 1era European platform for chauffeur-driven car hire is online".
Alaska Airlines joins forces with Aeromexico
Alaska Airlines and Aeromexico recently signed a code-share agreement.
Avis targets car-sharing with Zipcar
Avis has positioned itself to take over Zipcar, the self-service car hire company, and hopes to finalise the acquisition by next spring.
