Méridien gets off to a flying start in Algeria
The inauguration of the Meridien Oran Hotel & Convention Centre at the beginning of June marks the arrival of the top-of-the-range brand in Algeria.
Sri Lankan Airlines to strengthen Oneworld
Sri Lankan Airlines will join the Oneworld alliance at the end of 2013.
Chengdu awaits the Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental will soon be opening a new hotel in China, in Chengdu, in the west of the country. The hotel will cater for the fast-growing business clientele in Sichuan province and for MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, Event) events.
Silence is golden with Eurostar: new spaces for the...
Eurostar has just announced the introduction of the first "Silent Spaces" on board its trains, which will be available to business travellers from mid-September 2012.
Europcar steps up the pace on mobile: new mobile application
Europcar is launching a new mobile application for iPhone and Android, designed to make it easier for mobile professionals to hire vehicles.
Waldorf Astoria takes on China
The Hilton Group is continuing to expand in the Chinese market, where no fewer than five hotels under the Waldorf Astoria banner are planned between now and 2016.
Mövenpick goes Chinese
Mövenpick is also launching its Chinese brand to win the favour of a booming market: Riu Xiang has become the Swiss hotelier's new showcase in the Middle Kingdom.
Rezidor power 4 in Tunisia
Rezidor will open a fourth hotel in Tunisia in autumn 2013: the 234-room Park Inn by Radisson Sousse.
First Heathrow-Vancouver flight for Virgin
On 25 May, Virgin Atlantic and its Chairman Richard Branson inaugurated the airline's first flight between London Heathrow airport and Vancouver.
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.
