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.

Lumo in the starting blocks for its London-Glasgow operation

The low-cost carrier is continuing to roll out its services to Scotland with this route between London King's Cross station and Glasgow station on 14 December. In anticipation of a London-Stirling service in spring 2026.

IWG advocates augmented office management for SMEs

International Workplace Group (IWG) and Plateya have joined forces to offer SMEs an integrated office management solution combining the world leader's network with the French start-up's technology.

The NH Collection settles near the Champs-Elysées

The NH Collection brand makes its debut in the French capital with a refurbished hotel featuring a sophisticated décor that pays tribute to timeless Parisian elegance.

European Sleeper to resume Paris-Berlin service in March 2026

SNCF will end its night train services to Berlin and Vienna in mid-December, but the Belgian-Dutch rail cooperative will take over the only service to the German capital from 26 March 2026.

Mr Jacheet (Hyatt): "As many brands as necessary and as...

Marc Jacheet, Group President EAME for Hyatt, talks about the Group's development strategy in Europe and Africa, the changing behaviour of business travellers and the convergence between luxury and hospitality.

Brazil sparks competition on the Iberian Peninsula

Brazil's economic and tourism potential is attracting carriers from southern Europe more than ever: Iberia has just set out to conquer Fortaleza and Recife, while TAP Air Portugal has announced its arrival in Curitiba in 2026...

A project for a direct Lyon-Bordeaux TGV in 2027

The national rail company plans to link the two regional capitals by TGV Ouigo via Massy TGV station, with a journey time of between 4h30 and 5h.

Etihad adds Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong and Medina to its...

Decidedly, 2025 will go down as the year of Etihad. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has opened 31 destinations in the space of just one year - particularly to Asia. And this November confirms the carrier's enthusiasm for the Far East.

Marriott withdraws, Sonder in trouble

Sonder is filing for bankruptcy and winding up its operations following the termination of its partnership with Marriott. This chain of hotel residences and short-term rental flats was present in France. 

Luxury coaches ready to revolutionise night-time transport...

Travelling by night, by coach, with the comfort of business class: that's the offer from Twiliner, which is launching its first route between Zurich and Amsterdam.

AirAsia confirms airline merger and future hub...

AirAsia has confirmed that it will officially group all its airlines under a new entity, AirAsia Group, by December. It will also open a hub in Bahrain to link Asia with Europe and Africa.

Ruby and Nobu travel to Rome to take to the stage...

Ruby Giulia, Nobu Hotel: Rome's hotel industry continues to record new openings. Radisson Blu is adding a MICE resort in Florence.

End of the honeymoon between ITA Airways and Saudia

Saudia and ITA Airways are ending their cooperation on 15 November. This has had an impact on their frequent flyer programmes, and led to the closure of the ITA Airways route to Jeddah. 

Full steam ahead for Choice Hotels in France

Choice Hotels is set to almost double its offering in France to more than 100 establishments, extending its strategic agreement with the Zenitude group with the integration of 50 Quality Suites residences.

Fall in government travel weighs on US hotel industry

Between the shutdown and budget cuts, American groups are seeing government travel dwindle, dragging down the results of their hotels in the United States.

Marriott to strengthen its presence in Morocco

With five hotels planned in Casablanca and two more in Marrakech and Taghazout, the Marriott group is committed to developing the hotel industry in Morocco.

Shutdown: US skies partially closed

Air traffic capacity at the 40 busiest airports in the United States will be reduced by 10% from 7 November. The cause: the long-running shutdown...

Hyatt crowns its Hyatt Centric brand in Reims

The Hyatt group is extending its presence in France with a Hyatt Centric hotel in Reims, with 155 rooms, a restaurant and eight meeting and event rooms.

C. Renard (Emirates): "By the end of 2026, 80% of our fleet will be...

Cédric Renard, Emirates' General Manager for France, reviews the airline's presence in France, its new cabins, its massive investment in customer experience and its development strategy.

Adagio: a key partnership for its development in France

Adagio has entered a new phase in France thanks to a strategic partnership with the Sergic property group, strengthening its range of eight Adagio Access properties in the Paris region and the provinces.