Asian airports on a roll
This week, Airports Council International (ACI) officially announced its 2011 list of the best hubs, once again highlighting the quality of Asian airports, with Seoul once again at the top of the list.
Lufthansa and Iberia affected by strike action
Two separate strike actions are disrupting Iberia and Lufthansa traffic in Frankfurt and Spain on Friday.
Patrick Malval, OpenSkies: "A card to play".
Patrick Malval, Chief Executive Officer of OpenSkies and Chief Commercial Officer Western Europe of British Airways, reviews recent OpenSkies news - including the launch of a new economy class - and discusses the future of the airline specialising in transatlantic business travel.
Trivago barometer: European hotel sector booms in February
The Trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) published on 16 February highlights the widespread increase in the price per night across Europe this month. Paris saw an increase of 10% compared to February 2011.
Airline strikes: minimum service will have to wait
On Wednesday, the Senate rejected the bill aimed at regulating the right to strike in the air transport sector: the "minimum service" advocated in particular by the Transport Minister will have to go back to the National Assembly.
New mobile application for Europcar
Europcar has just announced the launch of a new mobile application, aimed at iPhone users: a complete new on-the-go offer, available free of charge.
More and more business travellers in Dubai
Dubai International Airport welcomed more than 50 million passengers in 2011, and has big ambitions for the years ahead.
Hilton Garden Inn arrives in Glasgow
On Monday, the Hilton Group opened the new Garden Inn Glasgow in the Scottish capital's city centre.
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.
