Europe reveals the secrets of its travellers
On Thursday, the European Parliament voted in favour of the agreement on the transfer of travellers' personal data to the US authorities. The aim is to combat terrorist threats, at the risk of undermining respect for privacy.
Trivago barometer: price rises in European hotels
The trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) published on 19 April shows price rises in several European cities, including Paris, where the average price of a standard double room is 12% higher than in April 2011.
A new Dolce hotel in Vittel for seminars
Dolce Hotels and Resorts will soon be opening a new hotel in France, its third in the country. The hotel, designed in particular for meetings and seminars, is due to open in Vittel at the end of summer 2013.
Air Nigeria en route to Paris
Air Nigeria will be launching new flights between Lagos and Paris airports in June. Other new European destinations are also on the programme.
A new, revamped Four Seasons in Toronto
The new Four Seasons Hotel Toronto will open its doors in summer 2012, boasting a futuristic design and modern facilities tailored to business customers and the organisation of professional meetings.
easyJet launches its virtual card for travel buyers
easyJet has teamed up with eNett International to offer a virtual payment card for TMCs and travel buyers.
Malaysia Airlines bans children from business class
Malaysia Airlines will be banning children under the age of twelve from the upper deck on certain A380 flights, to ensure the peace and quiet of business travellers.
Liège and Charleroi airports to merge?
What if Liège and Charleroi airports were to merge into a single entity? This is one of the proposals highlighted in a report by consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers, according to information published in Wednesday's edition of the Libre Belgique newspaper.
Marriott thinks big in Latin America: ambitious plans for 2017
Marriot has big ambitions for the Latin American market: at least that's what the group's CEO, Arne Sorenson, recently announced. The number of Marriot hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean is set to double by 2017.
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.
