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"When I'm in New York, I naturally spend a lot of time in the Lincoln Center area, where the opera is located. One of the places I frequent in the area is the opera house shop, where I always find the most beautiful jewellery. I also like to go to Century 21, where...

An abundance of choice: under the impact of ever-increasing business and leisure tourism, the number of hotel rooms has continued to rise in New York. Since 2015, more than 250 new establishments have opened or are under construction, from the Bronx to Staten Island, from Queens to Brooklyn and of course in Manhattan. Hotels in...

Although it wasn't until the 1970s that a Paris-New York route - so aptly named the "star ribbon route" - became non-stop, there has never been such a plethora of options as there is today. In fact, New York is the busiest destination from Paris, with 2.2 million passengers in 2017. Given this attractiveness, many...

New York has long been a UFO in the ecological landscape of American cities. Owning half as many cars as the rest of their compatriots, New Yorkers have one of the lowest per capita carbon footprints in the world. And even more so now that they have more and more green spaces. In fact, in addition to...

Report: Cécile Balavoine / Photos: Ludovic Maisant [highlight] Alexandre Vendé, founder of "New York en français" A city where experimentation is commonplace How did the "New York en français" agency come into being? Alexandre Vendé - It all started with a blog, in 2008, following a trip. I'd had a lot of trouble finding...

In the space of a few years, the Manhattan skyline has become almost unrecognisable, with a host of new buildings literally redesigning it. 432 Park Avenue, a long, square tower rising above the fray, appeared in 2015. Then, in 2016, came 56 Leonard Street - the 'Jenga Tower' designed by Herzog...

The brand new United Polaris lounge opens its doors in Newark on 4 June. In keeping with the philosophy of the Polaris range, which pays particular attention to passengers' sleep, the new lounge features a dozen private bench beds, testifying to the quality of sleep offered by United. The new United Polaris lounge...

Every year, Wichita State University in Kansas, in cooperation with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, publishes a report on the quality of US airlines on domestic routes. The report is based on four criteria drawn up by the US Department of Transportation (DOT): flight punctuality, passengers disembarked by the airline, lost baggage, etc.

The new Paris-Indianapolis flight was inaugurated on 25 May by Delta. This daily transatlantic route is operated jointly by Air France KLM - a partner in the joint venture - on board a 225-seat Boeing 767-300ER. "We are proud to further expand our French network to offer a 13th American destination from...

Air France celebrated its return to Seattle on 25 March and intends to take care of the business travellers who will accompany it on this transatlantic route. The Boeing 777-200s chosen by the airline are equipped with the new long-haul travel cabins. In addition, Air France's initial schedule already includes up to five flights a week between Paris-CDG and Seattle...

With the launch of the Paris-Seattle route, are you already thinking of a daily flight on this route? Pierre-Olivier Bandet - We offer 5 flights a week at peak times, operated by Boeing 777-200s equipped with the latest long-haul cabins. But in fact, the aim would be to achieve a daily frequency, at least during the summer, because it's a...

Let there be no mistake: AccorHotels is going to be a force to be reckoned with in North America. The hotel group, which made the takeover of Fairmont Raffles official two years ago, naturally has big ambitions across the Atlantic. As a symbol, the latest inauguration of the Fairmont brand took place in Austin on 5 March, marking the arrival of the second largest hotel...

At the start of the new year, the airlines are showing off their good resolutions for business travellers. While Air France is inaugurating its new lounge in Hall L at Paris CDG, American Airlines is unveiling its "Flagship Lounge" in Los Angeles: a completely refurbished space offering no less than 1,500 sq. m. of facilities dedicated to...

At long last, business travellers may be regretting the short-lived laptop ban imposed by the United States last May. Since 26 October, flights to the United States have been subject to drastic controls. Security interviews, in-depth searches, arrival - and departure - of...

Are downtown San Francisco's high-tech activities gaining ground on Silicon Valley? Eve Chaurand - Yes, over the last five years, the phenomenon has accelerated. Companies in the high-tech sector are in fierce competition to retain the best talent. These young employees want to live in the city...

The new flight between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Seattle will be launched on 25 March by Air France. The airline is counting on five weekly flights, operated by Boeing 777-200. The aircraft will be equipped with the new long-haul Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins, and will have a capacity of 280 to 312 seats. The outbound flight...

The new Paris-Indianapolis flight will be launched on 24 May 2018. Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport - hub of Delta's partner, Air France - can count itself privileged. It will be the first in Europe to welcome a direct flight operated by an American airline from Indianapolis. "Indiana and the Indianapolis metropolitan area have long been...

We now know more about American Airlines' flight schedule for next summer. The US carrier has just unveiled three new transatlantic routes. Philadelphia airport will be linked to Budapest and Prague by Boeing 767-300. In addition, a Boeing 787-8 will operate between the Chicago hub and Venice airport, which was...

It's a small event for the W brand, which for the first time in seven years is opening a hotel in North America in a brand new building. The W Bellevue hotel has opened its doors in Washington State, close to the offices of Microsoft and Amazon. The 220 rooms and 25 suites are expected to...

In just a few days, Air France-KLM has taken a major step forward. Having just launched its new airline Joon, with the prospect of a new offensive on previously loss-making long-haul routes, the Franco-Dutch airline group is raising the level of its strategic alliances by forging capital links with Delta Air Lines and China Eastern....