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A strike by air traffic controllers and a national demonstration are forcing the Belgian authorities to close airspace altogether. This measure begins at 6.45am on 13 February and is due to be lifted at 10.15pm on Thursday evening. All flights to and from Brussels Airport will be cancelled on Thursday. The...

After the new hotels expected in 2025 in Paris and the major French cities, Voyages d'Affaires takes a look at the openings planned for this year in the major European cities. Part one: a selection of hotels in Northern and Central Europe. GERMANY Berlin Radisson Collection Berlin (first quarter 2025) Two...

It's as if the Ritz or the Crillon were waking up after a long sleep. The return to business of a flagship hotel in Brussels, built at the request of King Leopold II to welcome the crowned heads at the 1910 Universal Exhibition, but closed since the end of the 2000s. Located on the...

Brussels Airlines has unveiled its long-haul network for summer 2025, with record capacity to sub-Saharan Africa. The Belgian carrier will operate 56 weekly flights to the region, an increase of 10 % compared to summer 2024. The capacity of the additional long-haul aircraft - bringing the total to 11 - will be deployed mainly in...

Consolidation rather than expansion. This is what Brussels Airlines is planning for the 2025 summer season. The Belgian national airline will operate a fleet of 50 aircraft, 11 for long-haul (Airbus A330) and 39 for short- and medium-haul (Airbus A319/320). This fleet, with six more aircraft than in summer 2024, will provide services to...

Soon, by the end of 2026, Sofitel will offer a new airport hotel in Dublin, directly connected to Terminal 2, the one used by Aer Lingus and Delta, United and American Airlines passengers, as well as Emirates and El Al. "We are delighted to strengthen our presence in major international hubs with our long-standing partner...

From 15 December, the Intercity trains running between Brussels and Amsterdam will be replaced by the new Eurocity Direct trains, which are faster because they can travel at speeds of up to 200km/h. This means that the journey will take 2h07 on weekdays and 2h at weekends, a saving of 45 minutes compared with the current service. Punctuated with one departure...

"Piccalilli and cauliflower mousseline with curry", "Roast pumpkin with honey and cashew miso", "Baked salmon, coconut rice and black olives", "Citrus delight with green cardamom"... Eurostar is pulling out all the stops for its new food and beverage menu, which is available to...

Brussels Zaventem airport is facing a tough day on 1 October. Due to a national strike by a majority of staff at the external security service provider, Brussels airport is expecting to be virtually deserted on this day. In order to ensure the safety of passengers and staff, the airlines in charge of security...

La Poste group intends to strengthen its position in the coworking market by organising two players under a single brand. This merger has been in the pipeline since 2022, when La Poste Immobilier acquired Multiburo. La Poste group's property company is also a majority shareholder in Startway, which is focused on the...

How would you describe Eurostar's new corporate offer? François Le Doze - It came into force on 10 September on all our markets, with the aim of unifying the offer that existed on our two networks - cross-Channel and continental Europe - with simplicity in the contract, at a legal level, in contact with...

Ethiopian Airlines is continuing its expansion in Europe this winter. In particular, it is introducing new services to Marseille. The route, inaugurated in 2019 with three weekly frequencies with a stopover at Milan-Malpensa, will be transformed from 2 December, adopting a different trajectory. The airline will be offering three weekly flights...

Infrabel, the Belgian rail network operator, has announced the complete suspension of high-speed train services on the line between Brussels and the French border from 12 to 29 August. This will apply in both directions, resulting in a 30-minute increase in journey times. Eurostar trains...

Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines resumed services to Nairobi on 3 June, consolidating its position as Europe's leading carrier to Africa. This is good news for Kenya and the African continent as a whole. Brussels Airlines has been flying to Nairobi again since 3 June. The Belgian national airline had...

Air France and KLM inaugurated their new Air&Rail Terminal at Brussels-Midi on 26 March. Located within the station, this lounge has been completely renovated, offering new spaces in an elegant atmosphere. The investment reflects the two airlines' commitment to improving the experience of passengers using the train to reach their hubs...

At the latest ITB Berlin tourism trade fair, Qatar Airways announced that it was strengthening its routes for the 2024 summer season and the 2024/2025 winter season. The carrier is expanding to 15 destinations worldwide, including a large number in Europe. In France, Qatar Airways will increase its number of flights from 21 to 28...

The result of the transformation of a former Holiday Inn, voco Paris Porte de Clichy opened its doors in September 2023. Redesigned by the architect Oscar Lucien Ono and his Maison 20, it features a restaurant concept - Romcoco - created by Paris Society Consulting, as well as 11 meeting rooms and a meeting room...

Singapore Airlines has just announced that it will be returning to Brussels from April 2024. The airline had served the Belgian capital in the past, but decided to suspend the route in the early 2000s. SIA's return is scheduled for 5 April aboard an Airbus A350-900 tri-class...

Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), the Italian state-owned rail operator, is planning to launch a high-speed line linking a large part of Europe. Initially, this would be on the same route as Thalys/Eurostar, Paris/Brussels/Amsterdam. With the eventual possibility of integrating a service to both Barcelona and Berlin....

What if SNCF and SNCB launched a remake of IZY? Launched in 2016, Thalys' low-cost subsidiary disappeared from the radar last summer after six years of service between Paris and Brussels. The project unveiled on 18 July by the Franco-Belgian duo is reminiscent of this intermediate positioning: a...