Best Western goes "super hotel" in the Philippines
The Best Western group has just merged three establishments in Makati, in the Greater Manila business district. The result is a complex presented as a "super-hotel", allowing business travellers to benefit from the combined infrastructures of the three establishments.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport loses altitude
A total of 4,070,980 passengers have used Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport since the beginning of 2012: a slight decrease compared to...
Fairmont targets business travel in India: first hotel in...
The first Fairmont hotel in India will open its doors in Jaipur on 9 August.
Hôtel Ivoire: Sofitel takes over a flagship of the African hotel industry
The Accor group is to take over the management of the Hôtel Ivoire, a historic establishment in Abidjan which will gradually be converted to the standards of the luxury Sofitel brand.
Easyjet optimises its mobile Internet access
EasyJet has just launched a new mobile version of its website, optimised for the smartphones of business and leisure travellers.
Marriott International launches in Azerbaijan: first business hotel in...
The Marriott group has inaugurated the new JW Marriott Absheron Baku, the first representative of the Marriott International brand in Azerbaijan.
The first Kempinski business hotel in Nairobi
Hotelier Kempinski will be making its Nairobi debut in the last quarter of 2012 with the opening of the Villa Rosa Kempinski.
ADP refines geolocation for business travellers at Paris-CDG
Aéroports de Paris (ADP) is improving its "My Way" geolocation application by extending its scope outside the terminals to guide business travellers and tourists around the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport complex. A move billed as a world first.
Strike threats at Regional, an Air France subsidiary
The end of July could see strike action disrupting traffic at Regional, the Air France subsidiary. Advance notice has already been given for the period from 20 to 23 July, but it is not yet known what direct impact this will have on business travellers.
Air Canada doubles frequencies to Fort-de-France
Air Canada has just announced the introduction of two weekly flights between Montreal and Fort-de-France in Martinique. The airline has also just been awarded Skytrax trophies in the United States.
Air China launches the 'Fast Track' service in Italy for...
Air China has just introduced the Fast Track service in Italy, at Rome and Milan airports, to facilitate business travellers' professional journeys.
Skytrax Awards: Qatar Airways wins again
The Skytrax trophies awarded in mid-July once again rewarded Qatar Airways, voted best airline in the world for the second year running.
Singapore: Changi airport celebrates its T1 makeover
Singapore's Changi airport is preparing to celebrate the completion of a vast renovation and development plan for its historic Terminal 1.
Eurostar stays on course despite decline in business travel
On 12 July, Eurostar announced its results for the second quarter of 2012, marked once again by a decline in business customers, which limited the growth in traffic (+2%) and sales volume (+1%).
Northern Ireland: Wi-Fi on the train
Translink NI railways, which operates in Northern Ireland, has decided to launch free Wi-Fi access on board its trains to attract mobile professionals.
Marriott launches MICE business in Sri Lanka
The Marriott group has formalised an agreement that will lead to the opening of its first property in Sri Lanka in two years' time, with a view to attracting customers from the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Convention, Events) market in particular.
Jumeirah opens a ninth hotel in Dubai
Jumeirah recently inaugurated the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in Dubai, the luxury group's ninth establishment in its domestic market.
Seminars: towards a gentle recovery
Worry does not preclude action. If the future is uncertain, companies are holding more and more meetings to give their teams new guidelines. With messages of cohesion reinforced by a hotel offer that follows the trend.
American Airlines extends VIP Flagship Check-In to Miami
Business travellers on business trips to Miami can now take advantage of a personalised check-in service: a VIP check-in initiative called "Flagship Check-In", already operational in Los Angeles, but reserved for passengers with higher contributions.
New rooms for the Hilton Paris La Défense hotel
Following on from the restaurant and bar in 2010 and 2011, the Hilton Paris La Défense has continued its annual wave of works with a choice project: the renovation of its bedrooms.
