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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 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.
    Airlines

    Gulf Air outperforms its loyal business travellers

    The Editor -

    Gulf Air is improving its offer for frequent flyers by extending the Falcon Gold upgrade to its entire network.

    Trains

    SNCF: a new portal for travel managers

    The Editor -
    In October, the SNCF launched a Travel Manager portal reserved for companies with a partner contract.
    City transport

    Europcar and Peugeot move together towards electric vehicles

    The Editor -

    On Friday, Peugeot and car rental company Europcar took a further step towards making business travel more environmentally friendly. The two historic partners launched the Peugeot iOn, a 100% electric car, on the Europcar France market at the headquarters of the marque au lion.

    Airlines

    Four new French destinations for business travellers on Vueling

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    Vueling is continuing its expansion strategy in the French market with the opening of new routes to four French airports. Business travellers will find it easier to travel to Spain from Lyon, Marseille, Strasbourg and Brest from the end of March 2012.
    Trains

    SNCF prepares for strike action on 8 November

    The Editor -

    Four unions have given notice of strike action at SNCF for a day of action scheduled for 8 November. The CGT, CFDT, CFTC and Unsa unions intend to denounce the approaching liberalisation of the railways.

    Trains

    Rail - Services and new technologies

    The Editor -

    To attract and retain business travellers before the arrival of the competition, operators are stepping up their innovations in terms of services and new technologies. It's a strategy that meets travellers' new expectations.

    Photo Laurent Masson / AF
    Airlines

    Passengers "held hostage" according to Air France, which...

    The Editor -

    Air France has finally reacted to the strike notice maintained by two cabin crew unions. In a press release published on Thursday 27 October, the airline deplores the fact that its customers "are being held hostage under these conditions", while planning to operate 80% of traffic on Saturday 29 October.

    RFF CAPA Christel Sasso (TOMA)
    Trains

    Punctuality on track according to RFF

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    On Thursday 27 October, Réseau Ferré de France published a report on train regularity for the first half of 2011. According to the data compiled by the Direction de la Circulation Ferroviaire, 90% of passenger trains arrived on time in France: a figure that has increased by 2% in one year.
    Hotels

    Hilton focuses on MICE: special offer until the end of November

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    The Hilton hotel group is aiming to win the hearts and minds of its business clientele by launching a major charm campaign until the end of November. The "Become a millionaire... with Hilton HHonors!" offer enables organisers of business events to add to their customer accounts, with 1 million points at stake.

    Airlines

    Toulouse-Blagnac puts on its winter clothes: 8 new destinations

    The Editor -
    Toulouse-Blagnac airport begins its 2011-2012 winter schedule this Sunday, with the launch or extension of 8 new destinations. Seat capacity is also up (+2.3 %) on the previous season, with 3,959,611 seats on sale.
    Airlines

    Waiting at checkpoints: Lyon airport shows its colours

    The Editor -
    Lyon airport is offering its passengers a new service, with a real-time display of the waiting time at the Screening Inspection Stations. The aim is to reduce stress for business and leisure travellers.
    Hotels

    Pegasus study: business travel continues to gain momentum

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    The hotel industry once again benefited from an increase in business travel bookings in September, according to figures published this week by Pegasus Solutions.

    Varenne Entreprises