SNCF unveils its new frequent flyer card
The SNCF's new loyalty programme, which has been eagerly awaited for several months, was unveiled by the company on 24 May. Business travellers will find their business journeys simplified by the dematerialisation of tickets, which will be integrated into the new card. The new offer will come into force on 31 May.
American Airlines returns to Paris-Boston
American Airlines is preparing to reintroduce daily flights between Paris and Boston. This seasonal service will nevertheless be available to business travellers from 15 June.
Hilton launches DoubleTree in Japan
The DoubleTree by Hilton, Naha opened its doors on 24 May in Okinawa, enabling the hotel group's upmarket brand to make its debut on the Japanese market.
Seven new hotels in France for Best Western
Best Western's French catalogue is being expanded with the addition of seven new establishments to the hotel network, which now has more than 310 representatives in France, ranging from three to five stars.
British Airways builds loyalty among business travellers from French SMEs
British Airways has just announced the launch in France of its "On Business" frequent flyer programme, dedicated to business travellers from SMEs.
EuroAirport soon on track
The EuroAirport should be connected to the rail network and have its own station, according to the project published on 22 May by the heads of the Franco-Swiss structure and Réseau Ferré de France (RFF).
Accor launches Carbon Optimizer for green MICE
Accor has ambitious objectives in terms of sustainable development, as demonstrated by the Planet 21 project unveiled last April. This project is becoming more concrete with the announcement of a new tool, 'Carbon Optimizer', designed to give a green tint to the organisation of seminars.
Qatar Airways launches in Iraq
Qatar Airways is taking its first steps into Iraq with the launch of a new flight to Irbil, which will be served four times a week.
Motel 6: Accor drops its budget hotel business in the United States
The Accor group has announced the sale of Motel 6 and Studio 6, its two budget hotel brands on the US market.
Donetsk inaugurates its new airport
Business travel in Ukraine is being modernised with the inauguration of the new Donetsk international airport on 14 May.
Accor tops 500 hotels in Asia
Accor has just announced the opening of the Pullman Gurgaon Central Park, the company's first hotel in India and, more importantly, its 500th establishment in the South-East Asian market.
Qatar Airways joins the ICCA to develop MICE
Qatar Airways announced on 20 May that it had joined ICCA, the international congress association, with a view to developing the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) market in Doha.
Companies jostle for Brazil's doorstep
Business travel operators are pushing hard to take advantage of the growth opportunities offered by the Brazilian market. In recent days, Lufthansa and American Airlines have announced new ambitions across the Atlantic.
Balladins continues to expand: three hotels in the pipeline
The Balladins group is continuing to expand on the French market: six new hotels have already joined the network in 2012, while three new establishments are planned for June.
Qatar Airways continues its European tour in Zagreb
Qatar Airways has opened services to Zagreb. The Croatian capital thus becomes the 30th European destination of the network developed by the airline.
Thalys slows down with business travel
Thalys will be reducing its frequency this summer, to adapt to the drop in the number of business trips, and to carry out maintenance work.
Starwood returns to Iraq
The Starwood group will soon be making its return to the Iraqi market with the opening of the Sheraton Erbil in the Kurdistan region.
Marriott celebrates the Renaissance in Barcelona
The Renaissance hotel opened in the heart of Barcelona at the end of April, replacing the Diplomatic, following an extensive renovation programme.
Hilton launches Garden Inn in South East Asia
The Hilton Worldwide group has just announced the imminent arrival of the Garden Inn brand in South-East Asia: the first property will open its doors in Hanoi at the end of 2012.
New business train on Italy's rail network
Business travel is evolving in Italy, with the launch at the end of April of the AGV .italo: a new train equipped with top-of-the-range facilities, including free wi-fi for business travellers.
