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.

Air France rethinks its in-flight gastronomy

New Michelin-starred menus are being introduced in Air France's La Première cabin this December. At the helm: chefs Emmanuel Renaut and Claire Heitzler.

There have been multiple negative repercussions in the airline industry, with supply disruptions to...

The IATA Association complains that disruptions in the supply chains of aircraft manufacturers and subsidiaries are posing an increasing ecological and economic challenge to airlines.

Delta has a new show in Boston

And that's three! Delta is rounding off 2024 with a new lounge for business travellers departing from or transiting through the Boston Logan hub.

Finnair to strengthen its presence in the United States and Japan by 2025

Finnair has definitively turned the page on the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on its traffic. America and Japan are now priorities, as demonstrated by its planning for 2025.

Hilton: offer doubled in Morocco, new bid in Congo

With the Waldorf Astoria Rabat spearheaded by the country's tallest tower, and a new hotel in a skyscraper in Brazzaville, Hilton is strengthening its presence in Africa.

Mama Shelter expected in an office building in Val d'Europe

By 2028, Mama Shelter will have integrated its lifestyle hotel into a business complex in Val d'Europe.

Improved punctuality for Paris-Frankfurt trains from 14 December

One of the biggest projects on the German rail network, the Riedbahn between Mannheim and Frankfurt, was completed on 15 December. The result is a substantial improvement in punctuality on TGV and ICE journeys between Paris and Frankfurt.

Grand Hotel Astoria, Corinthia's new jewel in Brussels

Long Brussels' flagship hotel, the Astoria has been restored to its former glory by the Corinthia group and has just reopened its doors.

Eurostar, bottom of the league table of European rail companies

The organisation Transport & Environnement has analysed 27 European rail companies according to a wide range of criteria, including price and punctuality. While Trenitalia topped the list and SNCF came in 5th, Eurostar came bottom.

Radisson: MICE in Tunis, luxury in Madrid

The Radisson Group has announced a number of new developments, including the conversion of a historic building into the Radisson Collection in Madrid and the effective takeover of a key MICE establishment in Tunis.

Mandarin Oriental moves to the Lutetia

The Hotel Lutetia in Paris and the Conservatorium in Amsterdam: Mandarin Oriental has announced two major additions to its portfolio.

Toulouse close in on Oslo, go the distance in Copenhagen

Norwegian will soon be linking Toulouse airport to Oslo. The low-cost airline is also extending its route between the pink city and Copenhagen.

Salomé Mogier (Hcorpo): "guaranteeing cutting-edge technology".

Connectivity, adoption rates, CSR reporting, partnership with TotalEnergies: Salomé Mogier, CCO of Hcorpo, presents the latest news from the corporate hotel reservation specialist.

Sofia dreams of becoming a regional air hub for the Balkans

The Aviation-Event conference held in Sofia on 9 December was an opportunity for the Bulgarian capital's airport to showcase its ambitious development programme, which should transform the hub into a regional hub between Europe and the Middle East...

Orient Express: first hotel in Rome in spring

The first Orient Express hotel will open in Rome in the spring, preceding the forthcoming debut of luxury trains and sailing ships overseen, on the kitchen side, by chef Yannick Alleno.

Pakistan International Airlines back in Europe

The lifting of the flight ban imposed by the European Aviation Safety Agency on Pakistan International Airlines has enabled the carrier to make a comeback in Europe, particularly in Paris.

China wants to run trains at 1,000 km/h in...

The Chinese government intends to combine two technologies to achieve this record: Maglev-type magnetic levitation developed in Japan and the research advances made in recent years around Hyperloop projects.

Air Tahiti Nui drops Paris-Seattle route

Air Tahiti Nui is finally abandoning the route between Paris and Seattle. But the Polynesian airline will continue to link Papeete to the American metropolis.

More frequencies to Africa with Brussels Airlines next summer

With a capacity increase of 10% in the summer of 2025, Brussels Airlines will be offering its largest ever service to sub-Saharan Africa.

Novotel Bruges, showroom for the brand's new design spirit

The renovation of Novotel Bruges Centre highlights the brand's new design approach, which will be rolled out worldwide.