Business travel

Following the acquisition of City Express in Mexico, Marriott is continuing its offensive in the mid-range segment with the launch of a new brand in Europe: Four Points Express by Sheraton.

The French government's 2024 budget plans to introduce a green tax for the four largest airports. This is likely to lead to an increase in air fares via the airport tax on passengers.

Lufthansa has announced an upgrade to its in-flight product, which will be available to business travellers from 2025.

Faced with a wave of epidemics among air traffic controllers, Gatwick airport has been forced to limit its operations.

Business travellers are not the only ones to suffer from flight delays and cancellations. A study published by AirHelp measures the impact of these disruptions on the environment.

Mandarin Oriental is moving into the heart of Zurich's business district with the takeover of the Swiss metropolis' oldest hotel, the Savoy Baur en Ville. A palace completely renovated under the guidance of interior designer Tristan Auer.

Luxury, lifestyle, intimacy, revamped venues: the Paris hotel industry is expecting a host of new openings in the second half of the year.

The Novotel brand has opened a new business hotel in Xi'an, China. This is the brand's fiftieth establishment in the country, and the first step towards future developments.

Authoritarian reduction in the number of flights and now a possible tax on transfer passengers. The Dutch government and parliament are storming Amsterdam Airport Schiphol...

The Hilton Group is adding two new addresses in Rotterdam, two adjacent hotels with spacious meeting facilities: the DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre and the Mainport Hotel, a new member of the Curio Collection.

50 Airbus A350-900 and -1000. And an option for a further 90 aircraft. With this giant order, the Air France-KLM Group will become the largest operator of the Airbus A350 in the world.

Between 2026 and 2033, SNCF is planning to refurbish around a hundred TGVs, which will operate for between two and ten years. A project presented as sustainable and more economical in order to meet the high demand for rail travel.

At a time when many governments and associations are criticising short-haul regional air services, a plane from a Swedish aircraft manufacturer could be the saviour of these routes, which are so important for business passengers.

The lack of luggage lockers at stations, although a basic service, is often a problem for business travellers. The SNCF has finally come up with a solution, based on the Italian model.

JetBlue has just inaugurated its daily flight between Boston and Amsterdam. The next stop is Paris.

CitizenM is set to take to the stage at London's Saville Theatre, alongside Cirque du Soleil. The lifestyle brand has been invited by Yoo Capital to be part of a project to bring this historic venue back to life.

Qatar Airways' application to add 21 new weekly frequencies has been rejected by the Australian government. A decision tinged with political arguments...

Following the presentation earlier this summer of the World's 1000 Best Hotels list, here is a new, even more exclusive ranking: the World's 50 Best Hotels. It includes many French establishments.

After Hollywood, Mama Shelter will be adding a second hotel in the centre of Los Angeles, in the Fashion District. Expected to open in 2026, its lifestyle spirit will contribute to the revitalisation of Downtown LA, with the 2028 Olympic Games on the horizon.

Since 18 September, Norse Atlantic has been offering two new routes to North America from Europe. The airline serves Miami from London and Oslo. While waiting for Paris...