At the end of the road: the business lounge
Whether in major stations or on board trains, the private lounges now offered by rail companies are, like those in the airline industry, very popular places for business travellers to relax or work.
British Airways increases its services to Hong Kong
British Airways announced this week that the frequency of services between London and Hong Kong would soon be increased: three new flights a week will now be operated by the British airline.
2011: a record year for French airports
As might have been expected after the main French airports, led by Nice and ADP, reported unprecedented performances, the Union des Aéroports Françaises (UAF) (French Airports Union) has summed up a record year for French hubs.
Iberia dispute drags on: 24 more days on strike
The industrial action initiated by Iberia pilots will continue and even intensify over the coming weeks: in total, more than three weeks of strikes are planned on the Spanish airline's network.
Starwood launches its first Méridien in Turkey
Istanbul's hotel offer is expanding with the opening of the first Le Méridien hotel. The establishment, designed by architect Emre Arolat, has opened its doors in the Etiler district.
Connected business travellers on Eurostar
Good news for business travellers making regular trips to the UK: it will soon be possible to make calls across the Channel, thanks to an agreement signed between Eurostar and the various operators involved.
New Premium Class for American Airlines
American Airlines is to introduce a new intermediate class on its aircraft, called "Main Cabin Extra". This will bring two benefits to business travellers: increased comfort thanks to extra legroom, and priority boarding.
A new low-cost airline in the skies over Asia: Peach
Peach, the new low-cost airline, took to the skies on 1 January.er March on the Asian market, where two other low-cost airlines are expected soon.
Deloitte highlights the gloomy state of the French hotel industry
"A gloomy start to the year": this is the assessment made by Deloitte of the month of January in the French hotel sector, with results down at the start of 2012.
Air France-KLM to raise fuel tax again
The Air France-KLM group is preparing to increase its fuel surcharge, less than a month after the last increase.
Corporate brands: the new generation in power
The differences between business and leisure hotels are becoming blurred. Against a backdrop of sleek design and bright colours, this highly contemporary trend is underpinned by the expectations of a new generation of executives who often draw porous boundaries between the different moments in their lives.
Global Hotel Exchange expands its hotel network
Global Hotel Exchange, the new hotel booking platform, has just announced a number of new memberships from major establishments, ahead of its launch on 15 March.
Best Western launches mobile booking on Facebook
This week, Facebook launched a new application enabling travellers to book their hotel room via the social network, at more than 4,000 hotels worldwide.
IATA report: a promising start for the airline industry
This week, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published its results for January 2012, which saw a promising increase in passenger numbers compared with the same period in 2011.
JAL aims to win over French business travellers
Japan Airlines (JAL) has just launched its seduction operation on the French market: until 30 April, the Japanese carrier is offering tickets from €1,600 including tax for a Paris-Tokyo return.
Daily flight from Brussels to Beijing with Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines is preparing to offer daily connections between Brussels and Beijing airports from 1 January.er July: flights accessible to French business travellers, via Brussels Airlines.
Business travellers from Montpellier on their way to Johannesburg
South African Airways will soon be opening a new route between Johannesburg and Montpellier, through a cooperation agreement with Lufthansa.
Lufthansa increases fuel surcharges
Lufthansa is increasing its fuel surcharge from Tuesday 28 February - to €4 for flights within Europe - as the strike at Frankfurt airport continues to disrupt the German airline's traffic.
Even: the new IHG wellness brand
IHG has announced the launch of a new brand, Even, focusing on the notion of well-being in terms of sports facilities, culinary offerings and work infrastructures. All at an affordable price, and at no additional cost.
Starwood's Sheraton engine: 20 new hotels in 2012
Sheraton will play a strategic role within the Starwood group in 2012: the American giant announced this week that its top-of-the-range brand will be the "powerhouse" of the group, with no fewer than twenty openings between now and the end of the year.
