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.

The Clef Verte label steps up its expansion

Buoyed by the CSR policies of hotel groups and the sustainable ambitions of destinations, the Green Key label will record further growth of 45% in 2025.

A good year for Strasbourg airport in 2024

Strasbourg Entzheim Airport returned to almost pre-Covid levels, with over 1.2 million passengers last year. And it is expecting a good year in 2025, notwithstanding the likely adoption of the increase in air tax.

Trenitalia: Paris-Milan in early April, Paris-Marseille in mid-June

Trenitalia will resume the Paris-Milan service at the beginning of April with two daily rotations, while the Paris-Marseille service, operating from 15 June, will have 4 round trips each day. The Italian airline will thus be serving France's top three cities from the summer onwards.

Emirates steps up its flight to Madagascar

Emirates is preparing to expand its services to Madagascar, less than a year after the launch of the Dubai-Antananarivo flight.

Record year for Heathrow

Last year, London Heathrow airport broke its traffic record for 2019. And the London hub intends to do it again this year.

Krakow connects to Paris Orly and Basel-Mulhouse

Krakow will benefit from two new routes to France and Switzerland. LOT will be launching services from Paris Orly, while Wizz Air will be conquering the bi-national airport of Basel-Mulhouse.

Vilnius: final stretch for the new terminal

The inauguration of the new terminal at Vilnius airport is approaching. The aim is to double the capacity of the Lithuanian airport.

From Le Méridien to the Porte de Monaco, Marriott is staying the course...

With a prestigious address right in the heart of Monaco, and an all-encompassing business establishment on the doorstep of the destination, Marriott is in a prime position to take advantage of the ever-growing popularity of Monaco's MICE sector and, above all, to make its own contribution.

ITA, the new pillar of the Lufthansa Group

The Lufthansa Group's effective acquisition of a 41% stake in ITA makes the Italian carrier the group's sixth airline brand. It also puts Rome Fiumicino on an equal footing with the Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna and Zurich hubs.

Riyadh Air: Boeing delays start-up

Boeing's difficulties in keeping to its aircraft delivery schedule have derailed the launch of Riyadh Air, the new Saudi airline. To the great displeasure of the kingdom...

The Fairmont Monte Carlo turns the corner in its fifties with...

The Fairmont Monte Carlo, a pioneer of the brand in Europe, has completed an extensive renovation programme. The timing is perfect as the hotel celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Hotel openings in Europe in 2025 (part 2: Europe...

From Lisbon to Istanbul, via Madrid, Rome and Bucharest, hotel openings planned for 2025 in the countries of Southern Europe and the Balkans.

Modest growth for Paris airports in 2024

In 2024, traffic at Paris-Orly and Paris-CDG airports finally passed the 100 million passenger mark, which they had flirted with in 2023.

Confirmed momentum for Sofitel and MGallery

Sofitel and MGallery are experiencing a new dynamic, with a record number of openings and new projects, and an enhanced offering. At the same time, the Emblems Collection brand will be making its debut this year.

African airlines targeted by the European blacklist

Of the 129 airlines on the EU's blacklist, 55 African carriers have been banned from European airspace. Here's a look at these bans.

Hotel openings in Europe in 2025 (part 1: Europe...

United Kingdom, Germany and the DACH region, Benelux, Scandinavia, Poland: new hotels expected in 2025 in Northern and Central Europe.

Hilton strengthens its position in Lyon

As part of a franchise agreement with the Arteloge group, Hilton is to offer four new hotels in Lyon, including three under its new Spark by Hilton premium economy brand.

Inclusive business travel: Emirates at the forefront

Emirates is rolling out a new support system for travellers with autism and sensory disorders. The aim is to obtain certification that is unprecedented in the airline industry.

New air routes between Europe and Asia in 2025

Europe is set to see a number of new routes to Asia. Cathay Pacific in particular will be increasing its European network to 12 destinations.

SAF: Heathrow goes from strength to strength

Heathrow airport is unveiling an investment plan dedicated to sustainable fuels (SAF), to help airlines make the transition.