Home Business travel Page 349

Business travel

From the first kilometre of a business trip right through to arrival at the destination, business travellers and travel managers alike need to be kept abreast of the constant changes in business travel: new air services, business classes, loyalty programmesservices railway companies in trains or stationsoffers taxis or VTC for professionals...(see more)

Not forgetting the new players in the collaborative economy and the technology sector... Daily monitoring of these developments to ensure that business travel is ever safer, more comfortable and more sustainable, in business destinations in France and abroad.

    Hotels

    The first American Radisson Blu opens in Chicago

    The Editor -
    In Chicago, the Carlson group is launching its first Radisson Blu hotel in the United States: 334 rooms in the Aqua Tower, with facilities tailored to business clients.
    Airlines

    Air France sets course for Wuhan

    The Editor -
    A new Chinese destination, the fifth, will be added to the Air France schedule from 11 April 2012: the airline will then serve Wuhan three times a week.
    Hotels

    Oetker Collection moves up a gear

    The Editor -

    The hotel group, discreet owner of the famous Bristol in Paris, is extending its range with the opening of the Palais Namaskar in Marrakech, ahead of the Bristol Abu Dhabi.

    Hotels

    Hotel rates: in Asia, prices often vary

    The Editor -

    Floating economy + Fukushima effect: the average room rate in Asia has been experiencing chaotic, and sometimes contradictory, changes over the last few months. These are the findings of a survey of hotel rates in Asia published in mid-September by the online booking centre HRS.
     

    Hotels

    Mobile bookings with the new HCorpo system

    The Editor -
    Hotel Corporate System (HCorpo) is launching a new hotel search tool based on public transport stations. Available for London, New York, Paris and the Paris region, this new feature could soon be extended to other major cities.
    Airlines

    Kingfisher repositioning itself in India

    The Editor -
    Indian carrier Kingfisher is reviewing its customer strategy to improve its difficult economic situation.
    Airlines

    Senegal Airlines expands its network

    The Editor -
    Senegal Airlines is increasing its frequencies from Dakar airport.
    Hotels

    HRS-MobileXpense partnership for business travellers

    The Editor -

    Hotel portal HRS has signed a partnership agreement with MobileXpense, the specialist in integrated solutions for managing business and travel expenses.

    Trains

    Hertz looks after frequent travellers at Dubai airport

    The Editor -
    Hertz is extending its "VIP" loyalty programme to Dubai Airport: Hertz #1 Club Gold is now available in Terminal 3, to speed up the process for travellers on business trips.
    Airlines

    IAG: agreement in principle to buy BMI

    The Editor -
    At the end of the week, Lufthansa and IAG reached an agreement in principle to buy their BMI subsidiary. This would give British Airways additional room to manoeuvre at a saturated Heathrow airport... provided it can convince the competition authorities.
    Airlines

    Winnipeg airport gets a makeover for frequent travellers

    The Editor -
    On Sunday, Air Canada inaugurated the new Winnipeg airport, which offers greater comfort for frequent flyers, thanks in particular to the "Maple Leaf" private lounge.
    Hotels

    Hilton Hotels & Resorts makes its debut in Azerbaijan

    The Editor -
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts has just announced the opening of the new Hilton Baku. The brand's first property in Azerbaijan offers business travellers a refined base right in the heart of the capital and its business district.
    Hotels

    The 1st Jaguar suite inaugurated in London

    The Editor -
    An exceptional new suite has been inaugurated in the British capital with the opening of the world's first Jaguar suite at 51 Buckingham Gate, part of the Taj Hotels and Resorts group.
    Hotels

    Radisson Blu does it again in Tianjin

    The Editor -

    A second Radisson hotel will welcome business travellers in the coastal city of Tianjin by 2013, confirming the Carlson group's development in China.

    Trains

    iDTGV changes Managing Director

    The Editor -
    On Thursday, SNCF announced the appointment of Paul Sessego as head of its iDTGV subsidiary. At the same time, Frédéric Biard has been appointed Administrative and Financial Director.
    Airlines

    Finnish Commuter Airlines acquired by the Finnair-Flybe duo

    The Editor -
    Finnish airline Finnair and Britain's Flybe have joined forces to acquire regional carrier Finnish Commuter Airlines.
    Hotels

    Accor launches Ibis in Tokyo for business travellers

    The Editor -

    The Accor group has opened its first Ibis hotel in Japan, the Ibis Tokyo Shinjuku. Business travellers will be able to enjoy one of the 206 rooms offered by the new establishment, just a stone's throw from Shinjuku station.

    Airlines

    Air France passes the strike test: 92% from...

    The Editor -
    Air France has managed to limit the impact of the strike action launched on Saturday by various cabin crew unions. The airline expects to operate 92% of its flights on Wednesday, as the strike comes to an end.
    Hotels

    Starwood opens its first English Aloft for business travel in...

    The Editor -

    The Aloft London Excel hotel has opened its doors in London, marking the entry into the UK market of the Starwood Group's mid-range brand, just a few weeks before the opening of the new London W.

    Airlines

    International traffic on the rise, but IATA remains cautious

    The Editor -
    On Monday, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published its traffic figures for September. Despite the positive results - passenger traffic rose at the start of the autumn (+5.6%), and the trend is accelerating - IATA is forecasting a slowdown for the end of the year.
    Varenne Entreprises