United States

The takeover of CWT by American Express GBT is certainly not going down well with everyone... Scrutinised with the utmost suspicion by the British authorities for several months, it is now the subject of a complaint in the United States. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the complaint on 10 January, arguing that "the proposed $570 million transaction...

New York's appeal as a tourist destination is well established, as is its key role in the business world. Has the sector fully recovered from the pandemic? Nancy Mammana - Not yet at 100%. In 2024, New York welcomed 64.3 million tourists, or 97% of the record number reached in 2019....

LOT Polish Airlines has just reached a major milestone in its conquest of the US market. On 19 December, the airline inaugurated its very first lounge in the United States. And it was Chicago O'Hare International Airport that was chosen for this premiere. This is no coincidence, since, as the airline itself points out, the...

The new Delta One Lounge has been inaugurated by the American airline in Concourse E at Boston Logan airport. Covering an area of over 600 m², it complements the adjacent Delta Sky Club. It offers eligible travellers top-of-the-range facilities, including soundproofed cabins...

"Major events and international travellers are driving record summer attendance in Philadelphia in 2024". This was the message sent out on Monday by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. According to those in charge of MICE, all the signs were green this summer, with an 8% increase in international...

Delta Air Lines is strengthening its presence in Buenos Aires this winter, offering easier connections for European business travellers via its two hubs at New York JFK and Atlanta. At the end of October, the American airline, Air France's partner in SkyTeam, relaunched its seasonal non-stop service between New York-JFK and Buenos Aires. Until 29 March...

Norse Atlantic, which operates in France all year round on the Paris CDG-New York JFK route, as well as to Los Angeles during the summer, is continuing to extend its network to new continents. After Bangkok (from Oslo), the airline launched its first route to Africa on 28 October. It serves five times a week during the...

Checking in and finding your way around the hotel, adjusting the room temperature or using the coffee machine, going from one meeting room to another: what seems simple to the average traveller is a challenge to those whose sight is one of the main handicaps. Hence the...

On the eve of its centenary, Delta Air Lines has just unveiled its new cabins, offering a more contemporary design. According to the airline's management, every aspect has been carefully rethought to enhance the travel experience. New seat materials, improved lighting, a renewed colour palette and new decorative motifs. "For 100 years, Delta...

Since their launch in France last April, Michelin has been steadily expanding the range of its Clefs, the hotel counterpart to its starred restaurants. Following in the footsteps of Italy, Spain, Japan, North America and Thailand, several major European countries are now seeing their most prestigious or distinctive hotels recognised. At the beginning of October...

Marriott is continuing its offensive in the mid-range hotel sector. In 2023, the group launched the Four Points Express by Sheraton brand, which made its debut this year in Europe, in London and Turkey, as well as in Japan, as well as a low-cost long-stay brand in the United States, StudioRes, which made its debut...

Have we reached saturation point on the France-US route? This could be the case, as Delta Air Lines' 2025 summer schedule does not include any increase in frequencies or new routes from France. However, Delta has declared that the 2025 programme will be the biggest in its history on the Atlantic...

Already present in the United States with more than 300 establishments, the Indian group Oyo is preparing for a major expansion across the Atlantic with the acquisition of G8 Hospitality, the parent company of the Motel 6 hotels and the Studio 6 extended-stay hotel. This is a key player in the American budget hotel sector, hitherto owned by investor Blackstone, and previously...

Having patiently built up an international network in line with the expectations of business travellers - notably by setting off on the transatlantic route and especially at Paris CDG - JetBlue is taking a new step forward. The New York-based airline made it official on 20 September: it will be holding shows at two of its American hubs...

To celebrate the opening of its 400th hotel, the B&B HOTELS group has returned to its roots. Where it all began, in Brest. Located close to both the airport and the city centre, the B&B HOTEL Brest Porte de Gouesnou is its fourth establishment in the town where the chain was founded in 1990....

Every year or so, CitizenM opens a hotel in Miami. After the Brickell district in 2022 and the Miami Worldcenter last year, in the heart of the Floridian metropolis, the lifestyle brand has taken a diversion to South Beach, a few steps from the shops and restaurants of Lincoln Road. "We are delighted...

Hawaii, Las Vegas and Florida: these are the top destinations preferred by American professionals for an incentive operation in their domestic market. These are the findings of a study carried out by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). This is the 4th year that the survey has been carried out among 400 sales representatives eligible for...

Do Experimental Group's lifestyle hotels attract a large business clientele? Romée de Goriainoff - Yes, they account for between 40% and 60% of our hotel occupancy. Business travellers have a rather cold image. But today, some of this clientele, particularly in the tech, fashion and investment fund sectors, are...

From 27 October, KLM will be expanding its transatlantic network with a direct non-stop flight between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Portland, Oregon (PDX). The airline will offer three direct flights a week (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday) using Boeing 787-9 aircraft. In the cabin, passengers will have a choice of 30 seats in World Business Class, 21 seats...

Over the summer, Iberia received its first Airbus A321XLR out of an order for a total of 8 aircraft, which are due to join the fleet in 2025 and 2026. The Spanish airline is the first in the world to receive this type of aircraft. This version of the Airbus A321 can cover distances of over...