Business travel

Africa is very dependent on the Middle East for its links with the rest of the world, with most local airlines having a very limited network. With the notable exception of Ethiopian Airlines, whose future hub is intended to rival those of the Gulf.

Saudi Arabia's immense ambitions in the fields of tourism and air transport are well known. While Saudia is ready to take up the challenge, its main hubs are still far from attractive. Take a look at Riyadh and Jeddah airports...

Following the opening of new airports and terminals in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Jeddah, Doha and Muscat, other infrastructures are now coming on stream. First and foremost, the future Riyadh King Salman airport and the transformation of Dubai Al Maktoum into a new Emirates hub will further enhance the region's appeal to business travellers.

Emirates made its debut in Madagascar on 6 September, boosting connectivity at Antananarivo airport.

Luxembourg airport has just welcomed a new Moxy hotel. It is part of the new Airport City being created around the capital's airport hub.

The budget design brand prizeotel is changing its name to Prize by Radisson. This rebranding should also accelerate its development.

IHG's Voco brand has moved into an office complex in the heart of Sweden's Silicon Valley, in the Kista district.

2024 is a pivotal year for Eurostar, with an enhanced customer offer, a new corporate programme... and our 30th anniversary in November. And thanks to our extensive network and new dedicated sales teams, exciting opportunities are opening up for business travel agents and corporates.

Greek carrier Aegean is to inject €25 million into regional airline Volotea, enabling it to continue investing in its fleet and network. At the same time, Aegean will gain greater visibility throughout Europe.

Abandoned in 2016, Malaysia Airlines' Paris-Kuala Lumpur route will return on 23 March with a daily flight using an Airbus A350-900.

From November, users of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) app will be able to buy or book a ticket for an international journey.

The Hilton brand is taking over management of the Kempinski Frankfurt Gravenbruch, a flagship hotel for visiting celebrities and corporate events.

Attractive lifestyle hotels for business travellers and corporate events, current projects: Romée de Goriainoff, one of the founders of the Experimental Group, provides an update on the latest developments.

The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) reports an acceleration in the fall in air fares in France in July. Only prices on domestic routes in mainland France continued to rise.

The winter season will see the inauguration of three weekly frequencies between Amsterdam and Portland (Oregon) on the west coast of the United States. This city will become the Dutch airline's 21st destination in North America.

Mandarin Oriental is opening a second hotel in Beijing, reminiscent of the traditional hutongs. At the same time, Four Seasons is adding a MICE hotel in Hangzhou.

Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed its return to Marseille airport this winter, as well as an increase in flights to Brussels, which will become non-stop.

The arrival of the first Airbus A321XLRs (Extra Long Range) at Spanish carrier Iberia will see it integrated on the Madrid-Boston and Madrid-Washington routes this winter.

The lifestyle brand Hyde, part of the Accor group, is beginning its expansion around the world with a hotel in the City of London and another in Johannesburg.

In Amsterdam, Schiphol airport has just unveiled a €6 billion investment over five years to improve the passenger experience, which is considered to be lacking in quality.