Swiss strengthens its position for business travellers in Nice
Swiss is expanding its French schedule with the launch of two daily flights between Nice and Geneva. The airline has also launched an ambitious new route from Zurich to Beijing.
Marriott breaks records in Dubai
At the end of 2012, Marriott will inaugurate the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai: a small event in the hotel world, as the establishment is set to become the world's tallest hotel.
New series of strikes at Iberia
A new strike action has been disrupting Iberia's operations since Monday morning. The Spanish airline has been forced to cancel 155 flights, and will face further strike days on 17, 20, 24 and 29 February.
Iberia moves closer to British Airways at Heathrow
Iberia is preparing to move to Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow airport, where it will be able to offer an improved service.
New Rezidor business hotel in Doha
Rezidor plans to open the Missoni Doha hotel to welcome business travellers to the Qatari capital from the end of 2015.
Okko and Eklo: two new players in the French hotel industry in...
Business travellers will soon see the French hotel offer expanded, with the launch of two new brands in 2013: Okko and Eklo. The two brands will be positioned in the upmarket and low-cost segments respectively, and could shake up certain hotel models in France.
Sabre focuses on greener business travel
Sabre announced this week the launch of a new programme designed to identify hotels that are eco-certified for their respect for the environment.
B&B Hotels launches in Rome and Warsaw
B&B Hotels has just opened two new establishments in two European capitals: Rome and Warsaw.
Air France-KLM traffic up
Air France-KLM published its results for January on Tuesday: passenger numbers are up slightly on the same period in 2011, as is the load factor on its aircraft.
Deloitte report: business travel boosts the hotel industry
Deloitte has published its review of 2011, showing positive results for the French hotel industry. Attendance and rates rose, thanks in particular to the business travel sector and more specifically MICE (Meetings, Incentive, Convention, Event).
The door to Oneworld closes for Kingfisher
Kingfisher's entry into the OneWorld network has finally been postponed at the last minute: the airline alliance is asking the Indian carrier to improve its financial results.
Air Berlin on its way to Oneworld
Air Berlin will officially join the Oneworld network on 20 March, along with its Austrian subsidiary Niki.
TER application arrives on Blackberry
TER Mobile, the application launched by the SNCF in June 2010, is making its debut on the Blackberry platform on 2 February, to improve business travel.
Hossam Kamal, CEO of Egypt Air
Will 2011 finally have been better than expected? How is 2012 shaping up?
Hossam Kamal - We are confident and believe that Egypt is...
Toulouse airport sees 2012 as a rosy year
Toulouse airport this week published a flattering report for 2011, marked by record passenger numbers, which should pave the way for an ambitious 2012 thanks to the new Air France and EasyJet bases.
Sales up for SNCF
On Thursday, the SNCF group published its sales figures for 2011: €32.6 billion, an increase (+7.2%) on 2010.
General strike in Belgium: Thalys paralysed on 30 January
The huge strike planned for 30 January in Belgium will completely suspend Thalys traffic from Sunday evening.
A second InterContinental in Doha
The IHG Group will soon inaugurate its second Qatari establishment in Doha: the InterContinental Doha The City is due to open its doors in March 2012 in an attractive area for business travellers.
Major works for Vancouver airport
On Wednesday, Vancouver airport unveiled a vast, ten-year, $1.8 billion renovation plan.
Iberia emerges from crisis: trade union agreement to launch Iberia...
The dispute which has been raging between Iberia and its staff for several weeks now seems to have finally come to an end: the airline announced on 25 January that it had reached an agreement which should put an end to the strike action.
