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.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport expands its hotel offer

Stockholm Arlanda airport is working with the Strawberry group to strengthen its hotel offer with a MICE establishment of more than 650 rooms expected in 2029.

Marriott: a year 2025 rich in openings

Expansion of the Moxy lifestyle brand, notably in Nice, and key openings in Luxembourg, Madrid, Florence and Nouakchott: the Marriott group continues to strengthen its presence in France and Europe.

The Senate rejects the increase in air tax in 2025

The Senate has rejected the Barnier government's roadmap for taxing air transport. The increase will be smaller - there is no longer any talk of tripling it. But it will be permanent. However, if the budget is adopted...

Abu Dhabi prepares to welcome flying taxis in 2025

California-based Archer Aviation should be able to launch air taxis in Abu Dhabi by the end of 2025. The company has developed an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL).

S. de Courtivron (Covivio): "We talk to all the groups".

Sébastien de Courtivron, Covivio's Deputy Managing Director of Hotels, shares his views on the evolution of hotel groups and their brands.

Brussels Airlines takes over Lufthansa and Swiss routes in Brussels

For summer 225, Brussels Airlines is increasing its capacity by 18%. This increase conceals the recovery of flights from Lufthansa (its parent company) and Swiss to the Frankfurt, Munich, Geneva and Zurich hubs.

Bikube, a new player between coliving and aparthotels

The Bikube concept, launched by Vinci Immobilier, combines accommodation for short and medium stays with coliving, and has now opened its first establishment in Lyon.

British Airways wants to "change the game" in First: a new...

British Airways unveils its new First seat. The airline is aiming to approach the comfort of a modern luxury hotel...

COP29 in Baku: airline climate performance rankings

Global aviation is still lagging behind in climate protection, failing to meet international targets, according to the NGO Atmosfair at the presentation of its report at COP29 in Baku.

Lyon-Part Dieu station sees the end of the tunnel

With some 140,000 passengers a day, Lyon Part-Dieu station is one of France's leading rail hubs. The good news is that the work that has been under way for almost 10 years to redevelop the station and increase its capacity will be (virtually) completed by 2025.

Star Alliance launches its first lounge in Asia

To open the doors of its very first lounge in Asia, Star Alliance has chosen Guangzhou airport in China.

Novotel makes common cause with Adagio in Abidjan

The Novotel brand has set up shop in the Marcory district of Abidjan, along with an Adagio aparthotel. In addition to another development in Africa, in Nairobi.

CitizenM: another in London, a first in Dublin

Lifestyle brand CitizenM will add two new hotels to its collection in 2025 with its expected debut in Dublin and its fifth London property.

An easyJet flight from Rennes to Manchester ready for take-off

The launch of a new flight linking Rennes airport to Manchester has been made official by easyJet for the summer of 2025.

With the increase in the air transport tax, Ryanair...

Ryanair has waded into the debate on the increase in the solidarity tax on airline tickets (TSBA). The Irish airline has announced that it will reduce its offer from France by 50% if the tax is introduced.

Malaysia Airlines, the most punctual carrier in South East Asia

According to the latest analyses by consultants Cirium, the most punctual airline in South-East Asia is Malaysia Airlines, followed by Philippine Airlines and low-cost carrier Indonesia AirAsia.

From the world to the Balkans for the hotel industry

A luxurious St. Regis in Belgrade and a busy Pullman in Zagreb today, and several Hyatt Regency hotels to come in the countries of the region: the Balkans are attracting hotel developments.

Delta Air Lines strengthens its service to Argentina

A seasonal daily flight from New York-JFK coupled with a second daily flight from Atlanta to Buenos Aires: Delta Air Lines offers an alternative to direct flights from Paris.

Wizz Air repositioned in Moldova

Wizz Air is back in force in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, with direct flights to Brussels-Charleroi and Paris-Beauvais.

Pullman: a room concept designed for hybrid stays

The Transformation Room at the Pullman Singapore Orchard is an all-in-one solution for hybrid stays, combining a bedroom with a work and meeting space and a relaxation area.