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.

ITA Airways flies to Houston

ITA Airways is adding a business destination to its network with the inauguration of the Rome-Houston flight in early May.

Opening of a Prague-Copenhagen rail link via Berlin

The Czech railways launched a daily train service from Prague to Copenhagen on May 1st, taking 11 hours via the German capital and Hamburg.

Hilton: brand new with a touch of old in Athens and Istanbul

Both opened in the 1950s-60s, the Hiltons in Athens and Istanbul have recently been renovated in radically different ways. In Hollywood Beach, the also renovated Diplomat Beach Resort joins Signia by Hilton. Focus on these three major MICE hotels.

Strike: a difficult day in Belgium on 12 May

A strike will disrupt air traffic and public transport next May 12th in Belgium. Brussels Airlines is expected to cancel more than half of its flights.

Unlimited Wi-Fi: Singapore Airlines has chosen Starlink

Singapore Airlines will offer a new in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity service next year, provided by Starlink.

US: the disappearance of Spirit Airlines partly offset by...

In the United States, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy. In a poor financial situation since 2024, the crisis in the Gulf precipitated the company's downfall.

A study: travelling far by train in Europe from Paris remains...

The Climate Action Network makes recommendations after comparing the main air routes from France and their rail equivalents.

Middle East, kerosene: the state of flights company by company

Middle East, kerosene, cancellations: the updated status on suspended flights and fuel surcharges.

Accor and Uber launch joint loyalty programme

Earning points for an Uber Eats delivery or an Uber trip to the airport, as you would do on a daily basis: this possibility will soon be available to members of the ALL Accor programme, as part of a strategic partnership.

Adagio: A New Business Offering

Free cancellation until the day before, early check-in, decreasing rates from 8 nights, loyalty: the European leader in aparthotels launches its Business + offer.

Uber ventures into hotel booking with Expedia

Uber confirmed its entry into the hotel booking market on Wednesday, moving ever closer to being a travel "super app" through its alliance with Expedia.

S. Bartaire (Odalys City): "Moving from a network logic to..."

Having taken the helm of Odalys City last October, Stéphane Bartaire details his roadmap: segmentation overhaul, digital transformation, renovations, and new development strategies.

Orient Express Corinthian: a floating palace open to the most beautiful...

Launched by the Accor group, the Orient Express Corinthian, the world's largest sailing ship, is redefining exceptional travel with its 54 suites, Guerlain spa, and restaurants overseen by Yannick Alléno. A travelling venue for ultra-exclusive corporate events.

Air transport on the brink in India

Indian airlines feel trapped by soaring oil prices, even considering suspending their operations if the Indian government does not intervene. Message received by the government...

Strengthen Aeroméxico's presence in Europe and consolidate Paris as a...

On the occasion of the inauguration of the Paris-Monterrey flight, Sonia Oliveras, Aeroméxico's Sales Director for Europe, highlighted the strategic importance of the route and discussed the company's flight plan.

Africa: The big ambitions of major hotel groups

From Greater Cairo to Casablanca, from Lagos to Libreville or Antananarivo, Africa is establishing itself as one of the most dynamic hotel markets in the world. An update on the development of major hotel groups.

The SNCF is thinking bigger for its Grand Voyageur lounge in...

The SNCF is reopening its Grand Voyageur lounge, Le Club TGV Inoui, after refurbishment. It now offers more seating and has separated areas for passengers with short or long stays.

T. Ward (W Hospitality): "Africa offers growth potential...

Africa's hotel market specialist and founder of the firm W Hospitality Group, Trevor Ward analyses the dynamics that are driving major international groups to develop extensively on the continent.

Hyatt: Palace Revolution in Nice

A unique situation facing the Baie des Anges, a listed Art Deco façade: the Palais de la Méditerranée hotel, in Nice, will regain all its prestige after a renovation phase and its transition from the Hyatt Regency brand to the Unbound Collection brand.

United Airlines CEO talks all about the 'happy merger'... rejected...

It's quite unusual in the history of air transport... The CEO of United Airlines describes in a lyrical flight of fancy what passengers are missing following American Airlines' leaders' refusal to discuss a merger.