G7 on the road to shared taxis with WeCab
The G7 taxi company is planning to launch a new service for business travellers, who could soon be using shared taxis to travel between central Paris and Orly and Roissy airports.
SIA and SAS initial their joint venture
Singapore Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines signed an agreement on Monday formalising the joint venture between the two Star Alliance member airlines.
Pullman takes its first steps in India
The Accor group recently inaugurated its first Pullman hotel in the Indian market: the Pullman Gurgaon Central Park, based in the north of the country.
Choice Hotels launches on iPad
Choice Hotels International has announced the launch of its new application for iPad users.
Amadeus study: Asia, the crossroads of business travel
A survey published on 9 May by Amadeus identifies the major business travel hubs in terms of air traffic, and the main trade routes between the different markets. Unsurprisingly, Asia leads the way, with seven of the ten busiest intercity air routes in the world.
New Radisson for business trips to Glasgow
The Carlson Rezidor group recently announced the opening of a new establishment in Glasgow: the Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City Centre is due to open its doors in the 1st quarter of 2013.
Marseille airport: record growth in April
Passenger traffic at Marseille airport soared in April (+19.1%): a result that needs to be qualified, however, in the light of the results recorded in 2011, which were impacted by the Arab Spring.
Best Western strengthens its position in Bangkok
The Best Western Premier Sukhumvit hotel has opened its doors in Bangkok, becoming the 14th representative of the hotel network in Thailand.
Romania wants a new airport
Romania is planning to build a new international airport, Bucharest South International, with a view to adding to its already ageing airport facilities.
Gulf Air: a new business lounge for Bahrain
Gulf Air inaugurated its revamped Falcon Gold Lounge at Bahrain International Airport on 8 May.
Finnair takes off for Chongqing
Finnair set off for the first time on Wednesday to Chongqing, the airline's new Chinese destination, clearly geared towards business.
Trivago barometer: Paris hotels still booming in May
According to the latest trivago Hotel Price Index, hotel rates continued to rise in May, reaching an average of 194 euros in Paris. This represents an increase of 24% over the last four months.
New business route for Twin Jet
Twin Jet, which specialises in business travel, will be inaugurating a new route between Strasbourg and Montpellier before the summer.
A good April for Air France
On 9 May, the Air France-KLM group published its results for April, with figures slightly up on the same period in 2011.
Urban residences: the new image of the long-stay hotel industry
A Premium offering and a move upmarket: city residences, long in the shadow of the traditional hotel industry, are now establishing themselves as a major art form in hospitality.
1st quarter 2012: the French hotel industry is doing well
After a mixed first two months of 2012, the French hotel industry bounced back in March and ended the first quarter on a positive note, according to Deloitte In Extenso.
The end of Bmibaby
IAG's purchase of BMI from Lufthansa left little doubt as to the intentions of the parent company of British Airways and Lufthansa.
Bankruptcy announced for Cimber Sterling
Danish airline Cimber Sterling has filed for bankruptcy and suspended operations since 3 May.
Iberia: towards the end of the strike
Announced by the Spanish government, arbitration has defused the industrial action initiated by Iberia pilots, who have lifted the strike notice that initially ran until 20 July.
Delta: ideas and oil
Faced with rising fuel prices, Delta acquired a refinery to cover most of its fuel requirements in the United States.
