Business travel

Increases in aviation taxes in Germany are making air travel from the country less and less attractive for passengers. Particularly on domestic routes.

As a new story begins for the prestigious Royal Mansour Casablanca, Radisson is opening a new hotel in the Moroccan business metropolis.

Delays in Boeing deliveries have resulted in a reduction in the number of flights to Europe for American Airlines. Including the Paris CDG-Chicago flight.

Work being carried out on Switzerland's rail network will result in the cancellation of several Lyria train services this summer. Lausanne will lead the way, followed by Zurich.

Gone are the orange of the 1980s, the grey of the 1990s and the carmillon, a mixture of crimson and vermilion used on Mediterranean trains. The future TGV M will be dazzling white. An ecological choice above all.

The Radisson Collection brand will make its debut in the heart of Paris in 2027, on rue de Rivoli, as part of a project combining top-of-the-range hotels, offices, coworking spaces and shops.

The Air France-KLM Group turned in a good performance in the first quarter of 2024, despite operational disruptions, with passenger numbers up 6.21TP3Q.

Vueling flight crews in France have called a strike for Ascension Day. The strike is expected to have repercussions from 8 to 12 May.

Launched ten years ago, SNCF's low-cost Ouigo service is entering a new phase in its development, with renovated trains by 2027 and an expanded fleet.

On 21 May, Renfe will bring into service its first ten new-generation TGVs from Talgo. Part of this fleet will be used on its France-Spain routes, quadrupling its capacity.

Ricardo Losada Revol, CEO of Choice Hotels' international division, reviews the latest news from the American group, including a doubling of its offer in France, brand refreshment and international growth.

Lufthansa has officially presented its new Allegris product, which will equip the airline's entire long-haul fleet by 2027. In addition to the new classes, Lufthansa will be overhauling all its services, with the focus on customer well-being.

The DGAC analysis shows a fall of 2.7% in intercontinental air fares from France, but a significant increase for medium-haul and domestic routes.

The Biden administration has announced the introduction of regulations in the United States to protect consumers against surprise costs imposed by airlines.

Transavia is expanding its intercontinental routes from the regions of France. Lille and Nice will benefit from flights to Dakar and Toulouse from a route to Dubai.

The dark Thursday forecast for French skies on 25 April may be less gloomy than expected, as the SNCTA has lifted its strike notice.

From November, Eurostar is introducing three new classes across its entire network, called Eurostar Standard, Plus and Premier. Connections with SNCF lines are also being made easier.

Mama Shelter is exporting its lifestyle spirit to the south of the African continent with a hotel project in Cape Town, including workspaces, a rooftop restaurant and a huge games room.

By joining the US TSA PreCheck simplified screening programme, Air Tahiti Nui offers its passengers simplified security checks at over 200 airports in the United States.

Owned by Minor International, the NH Hotels group is taking on the identity of its owner to become Minor Hotels Europe & Americas.