Research and white papers

Studies and white papers are a daily feature of business travel news, in the fields of air travel, airlines, travel agencies and business travel. TMCtravel management and meeting & events. This is a wealth of data that needs to be monitored in order to identify business travel trends, adapt travel policy and even anticipate the next changes impacting business travel and the travel industry. MICE. (see more)

This toolkit for travel managers, frequent travellers and other event organisers is a must-have for all travellers.events compiles the results of polls and surveys carried out in France and abroad, and identifies the best practices to be adopted for enlightened management of business travel and events.

CTM surveyed more than 700 young business travellers in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Hong Kong and Singapore.

MICE, the driving force behind mobility for young business travellers

CTM (Corporate Travel Management) has published a worldwide survey of business travellers from generations Y and Z.
Terminal 2E at Paris DCG (c) Zoo Studio for Groupe ADP

Emissions from 25 major French companies down overall

Atos, Société Générale and Capgemini are among the best performers, while LVMH, Vinci and Valeo are at the bottom of the league: Transport & Environnement (T&E) is studying trends in emissions linked to business travel at 25 major French companies.
BCD Travel surveyed business travellers in Europe and Asia-Pacific to find out how they feel about trains (DR)

Train and business travel: BCD Travel takes stock

BCD Travel examines the relationship between business travellers and trains in Europe and Asia. In particular, it examines the long-term motivations of this clientele.
Transport & Environnement's new Travel Smart report was published at the beginning of April to measure the efforts made (or not made) by major companies in terms of responsible travel policies.

Travel policies and CO2 emissions: good and bad performers according to T&E

Transport & Environment's Travel Smart report shows a decline in emissions linked to business travel. But the lack of effort and roadmaps on the part of some is still spoiling the picture...
Amsterdam is emerging as the leading business destination for European business travellers according to BCD Travel (DR)

BCD Travel: top business destinations revealed

The Cities & Trends 2025 Europe report was unveiled on 27 March by BCD Travel, identifying the most popular business destinations for business travellers.
Barcelona is one of the hottest MICE destinations, according to data compiled by Interface

Events at low speed in 2025 according to Interface MICE

The Interface agency notes a resurgence in international events, mainly in Europe, with priority given to rail travel and CSR criteria becoming predominant in buyers' choice of destinations.
Along with the UK, the French market is the most mature in terms of responsible travel policies, according to the new AirPlus study

Travel policies and CSR: France leads the way, Germany lags behind

According to AirPlus, the travel policies implemented by French companies are among the strictest in terms of eco-responsibility in Europe.
The China Import & Export Fair Complex (Pazhou Complex) in Guangzhou

MICE: the world's top event venues

The World Map of Exhibition Venues updated by the UFI association unveils its list of the world's leading event venues.
Trade fairs continue to make a strong comeback, as confirmed by the CCFI Ile-de-France and UFI barometers

Trade shows: the findings of the UFI and CCI Ile-de-France barometers

The world association UFI and the CCI IDF have published their respective barometers confirming the strong comeback of trade shows.
Paris, the European city where business hotels are the most expensive overall (c) Paris je t'aime

Growth stabilises for European business hotels

Through their barometer, CDS and MKG draw up an assessment of stabilised growth in 2024 for the business hotel sector in European and French cities.
Travel spending increased in 2024 according to the new AirPlus Business Travel Index report.

AirPlus Business Travel Index: spending up, domestic flights down

The new AirPlus Business Travel Index report points to an increase in spending on business travel in 2024.
According to the organisers of the Business Travel Show, "Nearly four out of ten business travel budgets will increase this year".

Business travel: a gradual return to business in 2025

Business travel continues to make a strong comeback this year, according to data gathered from travel managers by the organisers of the Business Travel Show.
The Henley Passport Index 2025 is dominated by Singapore

Henley Passport Index 2025: France takes a step backwards

The French passport, which came top of the list of the most useful travel documents last year, has fallen back in the Henley Passport Index 2025.
International SOS unveils its Global Risk Outlook 2025 (DR)

International SOS: what risks can we anticipate in 2025?

The Global Risk Outlook 2025 report published by International SOS describes an anxiety-inducing environment for business travellers.
BCD Travel unveils its pricing forecasts for 2025

2025: BCD Travel unveils its price forecasts

BCD Travel takes a look at its global fare forecasts for 2025. We also take a look at the good resolutions to be applied for responsible travel.
The Travel Disruption Report published by TravelPerk measures disruptions to business travel in four countries (DR)

2024, a turbulent year for business travellers

Nearly 8 out of 10 business travellers experienced disruption during at least one business trip in 2024, according to figures revealed by TravelPerk.
An Accor study shows the importance of face-to-face meetings, both for companies' sales and for internal relations between colleagues. (c) Accor

Accor study shows that face-to-face meetings are essential for sales

Increased sales, better customer interaction, but also greater involvement in internal meetings: the effectiveness of face-to-face meetings has been highlighted by a recent Accor study.
Business travellers not always happy with virtual meetings (DR)

AirPlus study: what if business travellers' frustrations were driving them towards...

According to an AirPlus study, European business travellers regret the move to virtual travel. And they threaten to change companies if their wings are clipped...
Suzanne Neufang, CEO of the GBTA

Rising prices: what are the trends for travel and MICE in 2025?

The Global Business Travel Forecast report published by GBTA and CWT analyses the fare outlook for the coming months in the business travel and MICE sectors.
Arnaud Bernet, Head of Corporate Business, American Express France.

Arnaud Bernet (American Express): "Companies don't spend money for nothing".

Business travel is essential for company growth, the importance of cost management and CSR: these are some of the issues raised in an American Express study commented on by Arnaud Bernet, Director of the French Business Unit.