New Marseille-Toulouse service from Airlinair
Airlinair will soon be operating Toulouse-Marseille routes, with a flight schedule tailored to business customers, who will be able to concentrate their business travel on a single day.
Frankfurt airport stays on course
More than 12 million passengers used Frankfurt airport in the first quarter of 2012, according to figures released by the German hub earlier this week. An encouraging trend for the Lufthansa stronghold, just a few days after confirmation of the curfew by the federal courts.
A new Radisson Blu for business travellers in Istanbul
The new Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Asia has opened its doors in the Turkish capital. The Carlson Rezidor hotel offers 195 rooms in the Atasehir district.
TAP Portugal switches to mobile check-in in France
Business travel on the TAP Portugal network is getting easier for French business travellers: the airline is extending its mobile check-in service from six airports in France.
Air France goes Chinese for business customers
Air France recently launched a new corporate website. Its special feature is that it is available in Chinese, in order to win the favour of travellers from the Middle Kingdom.
Major works approaching for the Ritz: closure in sight
The Ritz is getting ready to close its doors from July, in order to carry out a phase of works. The famous Paris hotel is not due to reopen for another two years, in summer 2014.
Best Western on the iPad for business travellers
Encouraged by the success of its iPhone application last November, Best Western is moving on to the second stage of its mobile development with the launch of its tablet version, for making reservations via the iPad.
Hertz and Qatar Airways join forces to reward frequent flyers
Qatar Airways has announced a new partnership with Hertz, with a view to harmonising their frequent flyer programme. Frequent travellers will now be able to benefit from a comprehensive offer for their business trips, and see their loyalty rewarded more quickly.
Pan Pacific gets a makeover in Singapore
Singapore's Pan Pacific Hotel has embarked on a major refurbishment programme - the biggest since it opened 25 years ago - to improve all the hotel's facilities.
Kyoto: the convention bureau expands to develop the MICE business
On 16 April, the Kyoto Convention Bureau announced the addition of Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort to its network.
Planet 21: Accor's roadmap for sustainable hotel management...
Sustainable hospitality: this is the concept advocated by the Accor group with the presentation of its new Planet 21 programme. The roadmap includes so many commitments designed to better integrate consideration for the environment and local populations into the development of the group and the management of its establishments, while converting customers - particularly business travellers - to this new approach.
New MICE catalogue from Melia
On 11 April, Melia unveiled its new catalogue dedicated to the MICE segment, entitled "Passion for Events 2012".
Bordeaux airport looks to the future of business travel
The "45th parallel" project is taking shape at Bordeaux airport. The airport's management has given its verdict on the call for tenders for the development of various infrastructures aimed in particular at business customers.
Hyatt sees double for business travellers at Incheon airport
Business travellers on a professional trip to South Korea, or simply passing through Incheon International Airport, will soon be able to enjoy new facilities under the Hyatt banner. The hotel group is beginning construction of a second building, which will complement the Hyatt Regency Incheon hotel.
Roissy-CDG continues its transformation: inauguration of link 2A/2C
On 11 April, Aéroports de Paris inaugurated the new building linking terminals 2A and 2C at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. More comfort, less time: business travellers at the Paris hub have everything to gain from this new improvement.
Etihad and Brussels Airlines fly together to France
The codeshare agreement between Brussels Airlines and Etihad is becoming more concrete for French business travellers, with its recent extension to three French airports: Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse.
Sixt lands in Atlanta for business trips
Sixt has just opened a branch at Atlanta airport: the European car rental company's seventh in the US market. The branch is open non-stop and offers online check-in.
The United States publishes its 2011 airline league table
The US transport authorities have just published their results for the airline industry in 2011, with a very slight increase in traffic (+1.7%).
Eva Air to join Star Alliance
The Star Alliance network will soon be expanded with the arrival of Eva Air: the steering committee of the airline alliance made the agreement official on 29 March.
Park Hyatt expands in India
The first urban Park Hyatt hotel has just opened its doors on the Indian market, in Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
