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.

Hat-trick for CitizenM in Washington, Delano Miami back in play

While the lifestyle brand CitizenM, now part of Marriott, is opening its third hotel in Washington, in Miami it is a hospitality icon, the Delano, that is turning a new page in its history.

Vancouver, the first station to welcome United States immigration services

Tested during the World Cup, the pre-clearance customs procedure in Vancouver opens a new era for cross-border rail in North America.

Passenger rights: airlines lose their tug-of-war

Ultimately, the European Parliament retains and strengthens the compensation rights and duties of airlines with respect to passengers.

Iran-USA negotiations: good news with no immediate impact on the price...

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at finding a peace treaty between the United States and Iran should lead to a rollback in oil prices, but with no immediate impact on air ticket prices. Patience is therefore required...

Volotea forced to abolish its fuel surcharge

Volotea passengers will no longer receive emails asking them to accept a possible fuel surcharge after purchasing their ticket. This practice had previously provoked the indignation of consumer associations. 

SNCF will connect Brussels to Basel in July 2027

The 5:30 AM TGV Inoui service between the two capitals will be the subject of an experiment and will be an extension of the one initially serving Strasbourg.

The airline is playing extra time on Nice-New York this winter

The airline announces it will continue operating the Nice-New York route for the winter season.

Accor: a shared goal with Kylian Mbappé

Through "ibis unlocked," Accor and Inspired By KM, the association founded by Kylian Mbappé, are co-creating a global programme for unemployed and out-of-work young people, combining digital self-training, human support, and hotel experience.

World Cup: Hoteliers out of play?

Amidst soaring prices, cascading cancellations and disappointing international demand, the North American World Cup is not living up to all its hotel promises. But the final whistle has not yet blown.

Producing sustainable fuel at scale, a near utopia for IATA

Decarbonising air transport, particularly by producing sustainable fuel. IATA has been talking about it for a decade, but progress remains slow, very slow...

The Ivory Coast wants its high-speed train

This high-speed rail project would connect Abidjan and Yamoussoukro, the country's economic and political capitals respectively, in 45 minutes.

airBaltic in survival mode?

airBaltic is facing financial difficulties and is reliant on the Latvian government's decision regarding its future.

Bolt, Pony.ai and Stellantis are transforming Luxembourg into a "living lab".

Three major mobility names are joining forces to test autonomous vehicles in Luxembourg: Bolt, Pony.ai, and Stellantis.

Hyatt: Grand luxury around the great blue sea

The Hôtel Martinez in Cannes has been distinguished with palace status, and the reinvented Palais de la Méditerranée has reopened in Nice: the Hyatt group is making headlines on the Côte d'Azur.

SNCF: strike observed on June 10, expect disruptions

Two out of three TGV trains, 1 in 2 Intercités trains, and significant disruptions are expected in the regions as well as in Ile-de-France: the SNCF strike on June 10th is likely to be well-supported.

Philippine Airlines will join the oneworld alliance

The Philippine national airline, Philippine Airlines, will become the 16th member of the global oneworld alliance, strengthening its presence in South-East Asia.

IATA: no jet fuel shortage but prices at...

No oil shortage, but rising prices for travellers and falling profits for airlines: here are the IATA forecasts for 2026.

World Cup: what are the hotels for the 48 teams...

Four Seasons Boston or Fairmont San Diego, Hyatt Regency Seattle or Westin Guadalajara, Signia by Hilton San Jose or Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara: pick your starting 11 from the hotels selected by the national teams for the next World Cup.

Free2move extends its car-sharing service to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and...

Free2move is integrating Paris-CDG and Paris-Orly airports into its car-sharing network, enabling travellers to connect Paris city centre with the terminals via the app, 24/7.

Robotaxis on the streets of Madrid soon

Uber and WeRide plan to launch self-driving taxis in the Spanish capital. A test phase is due to begin as early as this year.