Business travel

As a premium partner of PSG, Accor is enhancing the experiences offered by its ALL programme with a Novotel suite right in the stands at the Parc des Princes.

The torrential rain from storm Boris is having an effect on rail traffic in Central Europe, particularly in Austria, where around forty lines are affected.

The unrest in New Caledonia is having an impact on AirCalin, which is restructuring its network with the early launch of a direct Paris-Nouméa flight via Bangkok.

Growth in the business market, relaunch of the seminars business: The Originals cooperative has the arguments it needs to win over corporate clients.

Star Alliance is doubling its efforts to retain premium members (Gold and Silver) of the SAS Eurobonus programme following the Scandinavian airline's departure for Skyteam. With attractive offers.

Easyjet will be closing its Toulouse base next spring. This announcement follows the planned closure of Ryanair's Bordeaux base... And which has led to a national strike notice for easyJet.

Transavia is further expanding its network of flights between France and Algeria, unveiling new routes from three French airports: Toulouse, Nice and Marseille.

Air France is to inaugurate a Paris CDG-Manila flight. This route should facilitate business travel on the growing Franco-Asian route.

François Le Doze, Eurostar's Commercial Director, explains the advantages of the new corporate programmes recently launched by the railway company.

Swiss is strengthening its presence in Northern Europe from Geneva, notably with the launch of a non-stop flight to Berlin and more frequencies to Scandinavia.

While the public transport network - particularly the metro - has improved significantly in Bangkok over the last decade, the authorities' inability to introduce a common ticket and the prices - often prohibitive when travelling in pairs - remain a very "made in Thailand" headache...

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.