Strong growth in 2011 for Airlinair
Airlinair published its results for 2011 on Wednesday, and can boast a fine increase in the number of passengers carried (+24%).
Holiday Inn reborn in Phoenix
The Holiday Inn North Phoenix hotel has just reopened its doors following extensive modernisation work, which will have enabled the establishment to reduce its environmental footprint while developing business facilities.
Air France abandons Paris-Newark service
Air France will no longer operate the five weekly flights to Newark which have been offered until now from Paris-CDG. The airline says it is adapting to demand and refocusing its operations on New York's other hub, JFK.
Ascend confirms record air safety figures
Ascend confirms the trend described a few days earlier by the International Air Transport Association: global aviation broke records for safety in 2011.
Hyatt makes the most of its curves in Abu Dhabi
The latest addition to the Hyatt group, the Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, plays on the building's atypical silhouette, with a leaning orientation in the style of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Busy schedule for Rotana: 8 inaugurations
The Rotana hotel group is setting out its ambitions for 2012, with the opening of eight new establishments in the Middle East. The first inauguration is scheduled for Amman (Jordan) in the 1st quarter, with the Boulevard Arjaan.
LOT daily flights to Nice
Business travellers from Nice will soon be able to take advantage of an improved offer for their trips to Poland: next spring LOT Polish Airlines will be increasing its schedule between Nice and Warsaw.
Mobile application for Dubai airport
Dubai Airport is offering a new application to make it easier to get around the airport. "MyDXB" - as it is called - is now available on Apple and Android mobile devices.
Air travel safer than ever
Rest assured: international aviation safety levels are at record levels. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a marked improvement in results for 2011.
Deloitte barometer: good figures for the hotel industry in November
Deloitte has published its review of November in the French hotel industry, which performed well overall, thanks in particular to the organisation of major events.
The North Pole: a shortcut for long-haul flights
Long-haul flights using certain types of aircraft will now be able to fly over the North Pole: a shortcut now authorised by the US authorities, which will significantly reduce the number of flights required.
Ambitious 2012 for Delta: taking over at LaGuardia
Delta Air Lines intends to make 2012 a springboard to new goals, with a much-increased flight schedule and, above all, major investments to develop the infrastructure at LaGuardia airport in New York.
Channel Tunnel: Deutsche Bahn to wait until 2015
The arrival of Deutsche Bahn trains in the Channel Tunnel, initially scheduled for the London Olympics this summer, has been postponed once again: Eurostar is not expected to face competition until 2015.
Air China sets its sights on French business travellers: new flights...
Air China is extending its services from Paris with the launch of a new direct flight to Shanghai on 10 March 2012 and enhanced comfort on the Paris-Beijing route thanks to the delivery of a new Boeing.
Tune Hotels power 2 in London
This week, the Tune Hotels group opened its second establishment in London.
Two new strikes in January at Iberia
Iberia will start 2012 with a new strike: the Spanish airline's pilots will disrupt flights on 9 and 11 January.
Hilton goes green in San Francisco
The Hilton Group has embarked on a major refurbishment project at its Hilton Concord to make the establishment more sustainable.
Sofitel arrives in India: inauguration in Mumbai
Sofitel has just inaugurated its first establishment in India with the opening of the Sofitel Mumbai BKC. Two other hotels are planned for 2014.
Hilton en route to Albany
2012 will see Hilton return to Albany: the hotel group is preparing to take over the Crowne Plaza City Center, which will become the Hilton Albany.
New fares, new equipment for taxis in 2012
Business travellers will soon see their taxi fares swell, but they will be able to pay more simply thanks to the new parking meters due to be introduced in 2012. This is the result of a decree published in the Journal Officiel over the festive period.
