sustainable development

"Tourism and business travel will be shaped in the future by the yardstick of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and our ability to be transparent with our customers, whose expectations in terms of services and technology are increasingly high," said Patricia Morosini, the...

While several major players in the mobility sector are slowing down or even backing away from the electric car, the latest study published by BCD Travel would seem to confirm their decision... If the business travel agency is to be believed, business travellers are still very reluctant to adopt this option. Of the 919 professionals...

At the start of this year, which is always a good time to make good resolutions, what place do MICE managers give to sustainable development in their approach to events? To find out, ICCA surveyed 248 international decision-makers - half of them in Europe (49%) and a third in North America - most of whom work in the large events sector.

Hoteliers are making a sustained commitment to the green label. Almost by force of market forces, as pledging eco-responsibility to their customers is becoming not just a means of distinguishing themselves, but a prerequisite, particularly in the eyes of companies committed to CSR. The 2024 list of winners of the Clef Verte label,...

What can you take away from COP 28 for the business travel industry, as you represented the GBTA for the first time in Dubai? Delphine Millot - The GBTA had just been granted observer status at COP 28. And to see more than 190 countries represented was really impressive. When we talk about reducing...

Loyalty programmes are not just about rewarding frequent stays with upgrades, free nights or even VIP experiences. They can also be used for good causes, by monetising these points and donating them to associations involved in social or environmental issues. Witness Accor's invitation to its loyal customers to support charities...

While waiting for its first electric aircraft to take off, which it hopes will happen by 2028, SAS intends to start the New Year with good resolutions for more responsible travel. On Wednesday, the airline announced the launch of the EuroBonus Conscious Traveler programme in January. "SAS, like the aviation sector, is on the way to...

Following on from Paris CDG airport last March, Eklo has set up shop near another popular stop-off point for business travellers: Montpellier's Saint-Roch station. Located just opposite the station, five minutes from Place de la Comédie, the new hotel from the business and lifestyle chain...

Do you see a positive trend in business travel since last year? P.-O. Bard - There has been no real change. The level is still lower than it was in 2019, even though our activity is now slightly recovering. This trend shows that the corporate market is quite dynamic. The...

EasyJet has become the first airline in the world to sign a contract with Airbus for its carbon reduction initiative. Available as part of Airbus' Carbon Capture offering, the technology uses Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS) to provide airlines with carbon-neutral air...

There are areas where it's better to get along than compete. The future of the planet is certainly one of them. Already members of the Sustainability Hotel Alliance, five of the world's largest groups have decided to go one step further by joining forces to accelerate the shift towards...

Updated on 11 October at 2pm Ranked fifth in the GDS-Index last year, Bordeaux is back where it was in 2021, in ninth place. A disappointment? Not necessarily, as Bordeaux's score has risen from 85.10 to 87.10, reflecting the city's growing commitment to a sustainable tourism strategy...

It's a bit like the philosopher's stone of the modern travel manager, the grail of the responsible business traveller... At least if the promising description "Stay or Go" is anything to go by. On the eve of the IFTM Top Resa event, The Treep is pulling out all the stops in the field of responsible mobility with the launch of...

AccorInvest, B&B Hotels, the Barrière group, Louvre Hotels and Radisson, which plans to equip all its European hotels with recharging stations by 2025: the number of solutions adapted to the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing in the hotel industry. But this trend is not unique to France and Europe. In the United States, Hilton has just announced...

Victory. This is the name of the muse chosen by Uber for Business to play the lead role in its latest white paper. Perhaps this will also be the feeling of corporate customers after following in the footsteps of this business traveller who intends to reconcile international mobility with respect for the environment. Without sacrificing the fluidity of...

How is Navan doing in the French market? Zahir Abdelouhab - Navan France currently employs around fifty people in Paris. However, we also have customers in the provinces and in Monaco. And we regularly have to travel to meet local needs. What is the profile of your customers, and...

Cathay Pacific is offering its customers a new contemporary range of vegan dishes, developed in collaboration with VEDA by Ovolo, Hong Kong's leading vegan restaurant. The collaboration enhances the wellness dining options available to Cathay Pacific customers. Passengers in Premium Economy and...

The voco brand, one of the most dynamic within the IHG group, is not only counting on the conversion of existing hotels, one of the key vectors for its development. Witness its new hotel in the Science Park in Exeter, UK. Expected to open in 2024, it will be the first hotel...

There's all the talk about the environment, the good sustainable resolutions... and then there's the reality of habits in the business world. According to a study carried out by Emburse in the UK - and spotted by BTN Europe - the gap is still far too wide. The specialist in the optimisation of...

Updated on 13/07 at 10am The SNCF is continuing to secure its supply of sustainable electricity. A few days after announcing its launch in the production of energy from photovoltaic panels, the railway company is unveiling a partnership with the Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR). This is the biggest power purchase agreement ever signed in France...