Covid-19: business travel down 35% according to Expensya
According to figures published on 11 March by Expensya, based on travel expenses, business travel fell by 35% worldwide. In France, the fall has been more limited for the time being.
Coronavirus: most business trips cancelled, according to a study
According to a study published on Monday by Qapa, 64% of French companies have taken steps to cancel business trips and seminars. ITB Berlin and the Geneva Motor Show have also been cancelled.
Cities & Trends: BCD Travel reveals its top business destinations
According to the Cities & Trends ranking published on Tuesday by BCD Travel, New York remains the number one business destination worldwide. In Europe, London also retains top spot according to the business travel agency, while Paris is losing ground.
Urban congestion is worsening worldwide
Congestion in major cities continued to worsen in 2019, according to the latest survey from location technology specialist TomTom. TomTom analyses road traffic around the world. India, Ukraine and Russia stand out in particular.
3 million passengers affected by disruptions in 2019
According to the 2019 results unveiled on 2 January by Air Indemnité, more than 3 million air passengers were affected by disruptions last year in France, despite a sharp fall in flight cancellations (-50%) and a marked improvement in performance at Air France.
Climate change at the top of the agenda for 2020
According to the latest Business Travel Show survey, climate change is the main challenge facing the tourism industry in 2020.
Despite the strike, taxis and VTCs remained "wise".
According to the data processed by Expensya, taxis and VTCs did not take advantage of the strike on 5 December to drive up prices.
Study: corporate events are worth €32 billion in France
According to a study published on 27 November by a number of leading figures in the sector, the economic impact of corporate events is estimated at €32 billion.
CWT puts travel cancellations under the microscope
CWT has just published a study on cancelled business trips. Mobile professionals are calling for greater transparency and simplicity when it comes to these missed opportunities in business travel.
CWT study reveals enthusiastic business travellers
A new study published by CWT underlines the positive perception of business travel among business travellers, who can also take advantage of a bleisure interlude now accepted by a majority of companies.
Hotel booking fraud on the rise in the United States
Nearly a quarter of American consumers say they have fallen victim to scams when buying a hotel stay online from an online booking engine.
London tops the list of meeting destinations according to CWT
CWT Meetings & Events has just unveiled its ranking of the destinations expected to be the most visited by the meetings and events sector in the EMEA market in 2020. The top 10 are dominated by London, Frankfurt and Paris.
Chinese cities champion video surveillance
A new study by the Comparitech website shows that people in China are watched better than anywhere else, and that Europe - with the notable exception of London - makes little use of video surveillance. The study covers 120 countries and shows, for example, that there are more surveillance cameras in Berlin, Vienna and even Athens than in Paris...
Milan and London, the most expensive business destinations for airport taxis
AirMundo has published its ranking of the most expensive cities for a taxi journey between the airport and the city centre. Milan and London are the most expensive destinations in Europe, with Paris CDG in tenth place.
Stable prices for business travel in France in 2020
The new Global Travel Forecast published on 31 July by CWT and GBTA forecasts stable fares on the French market next year.
Airline punctuality continues to deteriorate in Europe according to OAG
According to the latest study published by OAG, aircraft punctuality on European routes continues to deteriorate, with an average departure delay of 12 minutes.
Business travellers can't do without their smartphone, confirms GBTA
According to the New Business Traveler Sentiment Index study published on 23 July by the GBTA and RoomIt by CWT, business travelers are still as dependent on their electronic devices (smartphones and PCs) when they travel.
Study: CWT surveys business travellers' relationship with innovation
A new study published on Tuesday by CWT deciphers the link between business travel and innovation, pointing in particular to cultural differences, depending on the geographical area.
Car rental rates at a standstill according to American Express GBT
The Ground Monitor 2019 report published by American Express GBT forecasts stable prices in the car rental market over the next twelve months.
ICCA rankings: Paris regains "its" top spot
The 2018 ICCA rankings have just been released, once again confirming Paris as the world's leading destination for hosting international conferences.
