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.

Minimal growth in air traffic in Germany in the first half of the year

German airports welcomed almost 100 million passengers in the 1st half of the year (+2.81TP3Q). But only Munich recorded significant growth, with the other major airports stagnating.

Turkish Airlines confirms its investment in Air Europa

Turkish Airlines has been given the go-ahead to invest $350 million in Air Europa. With synergies in sight between the Turkish carrier and its new Spanish partner.

Ennismore: expansion that could involve the stock market

Accor could float its lifestyle subsidiary Ennismore on the stock market, according to Bloomberg. This would be a way of pursuing the expansion of its brands, particularly in the United States, as well as adding value to these attractive hotels, which combine bars, restaurants and accommodation.

The EU criticised for its obsession with mega rail projects by Transport &...

The NGO Transport & Environnement is critical of the concentration of European funds on a few emblematic projects such as Lyon-Turin and Rail Baltica, which absorb almost a third of the rail budget. According to the NGO, these mega-projects are delaying funding for other equally crucial modernisation projects, such as the new ERTMS signalling system.

Hyatt: up there in Kuala Lumpur, first in New York...

A fiftieth Park Hyatt in the world, in the highest tower in Asia-Pacific, the debut of Hyatt Regency in New York and the group's entry into the Baltic countries: Hyatt had a number of landmark openings this summer.

Amsterdam Schiphol becomes quieter

The Royal Schiphol Group has drawn up a positive balance sheet for the 1st half of the year, marked by an increase in passenger traffic and an ambitious investment strategy. And above all, a quieter Amsterdam airport thanks to a new pricing policy.

End of Air Canada strike: flights resume

The dispute between Air Canada and the CUPE union appears to have finally reached an end, allowing the airline to resume flights today.

Virgin wants to compete with Eurostar in 2030

Its subsidiary Virgin Trains has signed an agreement with Alstom to order 12 high-speed trains to operate routes that will compete with Eurostar.

IHG reaches a million

The IHG Group joins the closed club of millionaires in terms of the number of hotel rooms. This milestone is part of a dynamic of development in China, the United States and Europe.

The clouds are gathering for Spirit Airlines in the United States

Five months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Spirit Airlines is not catching its breath. The US company is even plunging back into turmoil, loudly proclaiming its immediate need for cash.

Air Canada: the end of the strike postponed

Air Canada was due to resume flights on Sunday, but the union has finally extended its strike action...

Deutsche Bahn boss dismissed for lack of commitment to...

Germany's state-owned railway company is to let go its head because of delays to its trains and the poor state of part of the network, the source of its punctuality problems and accidents.

Air Canada paralysed by strike action since 16 August

The threats of strike action made by a massive vote of the CUPE union were carried out on 16 August. Since Saturday, Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge have suspended all their flights.

Saigon: Long Than airport to welcome intercontinental flights in...

The Vietnamese airport authority has approved the transfer of international flights from Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City to the future Long Thanh international airport.

Return to Europe announced for AirAsia X

Thirteen years after leaving the European continent, the long-haul branch of the low-cost group AirAsia has announced its return to Europe with flights to Istanbul.

Minor Hotels conquers Peru with the nhow Lima

Minor Hotels has taken another step forward in its global expansion with the inauguration of nhow Lima, the group's pioneer in Peru.

Carlton Milan: inauguration nears

Rocco Forte clarifies his plans for the opening of the Carlton Milan. The inauguration will finally take place next November, and bookings are now open.

Short connection pass: the key to fast connections in Paris...

The Connect France partnership is taking shape with the "short connection pass", designed to speed up the travel experience for Air France KLM passengers in transit in Paris.

Work from Anywhere: the best bleisure cities according to IWG

International Workplace Group (IWG) has named Tokyo as the best bleisure destination for combining work and holidays in its 2025 Work from Anywhere ranking.

Air Canada is changing its Aeroplan frequent flyer programme to the detriment of...

Air Canada has announced a major overhaul of its Aeroplan frequent flyer programme which will heavily penalise travellers who choose low-cost flights.