Business travel

Béatrice de Rotalier, Head of Sales France at Delta Air Lines, takes a look at the impact of the Olympic Games and what's new for the American airline, which will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025.

The new airline Avianca, created after Covid, is relaunching services between Paris-CDG and the Colombian capital, increasing the number of B787 flights from three to five a week from 15 July.

For SMEs, Marriott is launching the Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy programme, including hotel, flight and train reservations and travel policy management tools.

The Airports Association ACI Europe has noted a decline in air connectivity on the continent, despite an increase in traffic volumes. This is undermining the attractiveness of Europe's airports.

A luxury hotel in a former convent, a new DoubleTree by Hilton with iconic architecture: Nice's hotels combine all styles.

Although four ADP unions have called for strike action on 17 July, the Paris airports operator says the strike should have no major impact on traffic.

The name Milan Malpensa will soon be saying farewell. Italy's second largest airport will soon be renamed Silvio Berlusconi. A name change that has already been approved by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority.

Ascott has entered into a partnership with Chelsea FC offering not only benefits to its loyal customers, but also the management of the hotel within the Stamford Bridge stadium.

The city of Reims is expecting a Radisson hotel this summer, offering 102 rooms, three meeting rooms and a coworking space.

United now sends live radar maps by SMS and uses artificial intelligence to inform passengers of delays caused by bad weather.

Turkish Airlines was recently awarded the title of Most Sustainable Airline by World Finance, which recognises companies with the best CSR practices.

Conference centre, vast garden, rich history: the Dolce by Wyndham brand is opening a hotel beautifully designed for seminars in the great outdoors. Among other openings in Turkey and Barcelona.

Avis Budget is starting to roll out self-service kiosks, enabling travellers to collect their keys even when branches are closed.

Since 2 July, Transavia has been offering more benefits to its passengers who are members of the Flying Blue frequent flyer programme.

The Ouigo Essentiel product is now available on the agency and TMC platforms, enabling business travellers to compare the full range of rail companies operating in France, as well as low-cost airlines, to find the best timetables and fares.

The European Commission has given its approval to the planned acquisition of 41 %s from ITA Airways by the Lufthansa group. Subject to certain conditions, in particular the award of short-haul routes out of Milan-Linate to competitors.

Novotel and Ibis Styles are strengthening the hotel offer at Melbourne airport with a complex featuring a coworking space, a conference room and a large wellness centre.

According to the DGAC's monthly survey of the passenger air transport price index (IPTAP) for the first five months of the year, air fares are falling on international flights from France. However, they have jumped on domestic routes and in the French Overseas Departments and Territories. With an increase approaching 20% on domestic routes in mainland France.

Luxury brand Park Hyatt is moving into a golf complex near Marrakech with a 130-room hotel and 16 pavilions, including one dedicated to meetings and events.

Launched by the Lindner Group, Hyatt's partner since 2022, the lifestyle brand Me and All has become a fully-fledged brand for the American group. The group is counting on its expansion in Germany, Europe and elsewhere in the world.