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.

SNCF has an excellent business year in 2023

The SNCF group carried more passengers last year on its various networks, helping to boost its turnover by more than 5%. However, its net profit was halved compared with 2022.

Air France-KLM completes a record year

In 2023, Air France-KLM recorded the highest turnover in its history, at 30 billion euros, up +15.1 1Q3, boosted by a high load factor. high load factor.

Strikes at Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa have limited impact

A strike by Brussels Airlines cabin crew scheduled for Wednesday 28 February until 1 March will have a relatively limited impact. It is taking place at the same time as a new dispute at Lufthansa.

Lufthansa City Airlines confirms its first destinations without launch dates

Lufthansa's new Munich-based subsidiary, Lufthansa City Airlines, has just listed its first destinations. Bordeaux is one of them. The exact opening dates will be announced later...

Sixt Charge connected to the French network

The Sixt charge application will be making its debut on the roads of France and four other countries. The rental company is aiming to simplify the recharging of electric vehicles by joining forces with the Elli network, a Volkswagen subsidiary.

SNCF: reducing malfunctions on the Paris-Clermont line

The Paris-Clermont line is the source of repeated problems for passengers, and the SNCF is to implement a vast action plan.

Oman Air revises its intercontinental flight schedule

Oman Air continues to face an extremely competitive market in the Gulf. The loss-making airline is therefore having to restructure. At the expense of passengers on long-haul routes.

Radisson: new in Marseille, new in Belgrade

The Radisson Blu Marseille Vieux Port is currently undergoing renovation, and a Radisson RED is opening in Belgrade: the Radisson group presents its latest developments.

Growth and development for Adagio

In addition to excellent results in 2023, Adagio is continuing to grow, with new aparthotels expected in France and Europe, as well as in Africa and China.

What effect will the ban on certain domestic routes have in Spain?

Spanish legislators have approved a ban on flights on domestic routes where the train offers an alternative in less than two and a half hours. But the effect will be very limited...

In Sweden, the "flygskam" seems to be a thing of the past...

The big fad in Sweden - feeling ashamed of taking the plane - seems to have been shelved. The idea of boycotting air travel is no longer in fashion, and the authorities have decided to invest once again.

Accor: the fundamentals for sustainable growth

In addition to a sharp rise in results in 2023, the Accor group expects to continue its growth in 2024 and beyond, driven by the ongoing development of international tourism.

Bordeaux airport expands

Terminal billi will be the first to be affected by an expansion plan for Bordeaux airport, which plans to transform itself over the next five years.

Business travel, a key player in the hotel industry's good results

A buoyant SME sector, a recovery among large companies and business tourism: the corporate segment is contributing to record results for the global hotel industry, both now and in the future.

ADP details its development plan for Orly

The Paris-Orly development project for 2035 is the precursor of the new airport development model promoted by the ADP Group. It positions the airport as a hub for mobility and clean energy solutions.

The oneworld alliance shows its colours at Amsterdam Schiphol

Oneworld is now flying its colours at Amsterdam airport, where the first European lounge in the alliance's colours has just been inaugurated.

Basel-Mulhouse: first intercontinental link in sight

Basel-Mulhouse will once again benefit from an intercontinental route. For the first time, the Franco-Swiss airport will be linked to Dubai.

Hotels: growth in 2023, progression in 2024 according to In Extenso...

In Extenso for the hotel industry in France, STR worldwide: these analysts have drawn up a positive balance sheet for 2023. Growth is set to continue this year.

Destination Dakar for ITA Airways

ITA Airways has just unveiled a new destination to add to its catalogue on departure from Rome Fiumicino: Dakar.

Marcus Jansa (Hilton): "SMEs account for 85% of our travellers...

Marcus Jansa, Hilton Worldwide's Senior Sales Director for Europe, talks about the launch of the Hilton for Business programme, dedicated to SMEs.