Travel policy in question: Concur points to room for improvement
"There is room for improvement" is the summary of the survey published on 26 March by Concur on travel policy and its application in the French business travel market.
Growth in sight for Brazilian business travel according to GBTA
Spending on business travel is set to soar again in Brazil in 2013, with the GBTA forecasting double-digit growth over the coming months.
Amadeus bets on the growth of long-distance rail by 2020
Amadeus has published a forward-looking study on the future of the rail sector in Europe, forecasting a significant increase (+21 %) in long-distance traffic between now and 2020, due in particular to the liberalisation of the railways and improvements in infrastructure. France is one of the four markets driving this growth.
Interview: Olivier Petit, partner at In Extenso/Deloitte
Paris is laughing thanks to its high volume of business, while the French provinces are weeping over their sluggish domestic business: the French hotel industry recorded marked results in 2012. In Extenso/Deloitte forecasts growth of between 1% and 2% in France in 2013, driven by the top end of the market (see table at the bottom of the page).
Bedouk/Coach Omnium barometer: MICE downturn in 2012
La 21th edition of the Bedouk/Coach Omnium barometer was presented on February 6 at the annual meeting of MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, Exhibition and Event) professionals at Porte de Versailles.
Advito forecasts: 2013, a year of stability for business travel
On 8 January, Advito published its forecasts for the business travel market in 2013. The Industry Forecast forecasts stable demand over the coming months, with "minimal" changes in transport and accommodation prices.
EVP Barometer 2012: Business travel stabilises according to American Express
The EVP 2012 barometer presented by American Express Business Travel on 19 November shows a stable trend. Most of the companies surveyed (63%) have maintained their business travel budgets in the same proportions, despite the uncertain economic climate in Europe. This trend is set to become even more pronounced in 2013, with 72% of companies forecasting stable budgets.
Chicago O'Hare tops the list for US airport stress according to Concur
Concur has published its ranking of the most stressful airports in the United States. Chicago O'Hare Airport came top, ahead of Los Angeles International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
IATA report: the slowdown continues in September
The number of passengers rose by 4.1% in September compared with the same period in 2011. A rate of growth that is losing momentum according to IATA, which published its monthly results on 2 November.
Paris: slight fall in hotel rates according to Trivago
The trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) published on 12 October shows a moderate fall in rates (-2%) in Paris hotels for the month of October.
CWT probes the anxieties of business travellers
A study by Carlson Wagonlit Travel identifies the main stress factors for business travellers during their business trips: the Internet connection and lost luggage top the list.
Deloitte report: a difficult summer for the French hotel industry
Deloitte-In Extenso has published its review of August, which concludes a gloomy summer for the French hotel sector.
Trivago barometer: Paris hotel industry on a strong upward trend this autumn
The bill for business travel to Paris was particularly high in September, according to the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) published on Friday. The hotel barometer shows an increase of 48%.
Slight growth in sight for the US hotel industry according to STR
STR recently published its 2012-2013 forecasts for the US hotel market. The research firm is predicting "modest growth" over the coming months, with a slight increase in supply (+0.9%) and demand (+1.2%) in 2013.
Ultra-connected American business travellers
Access to an in-flight Internet connection is requested by 80% of American business travellers, according to a study published by the website Fly.com.
Business travellers in need of a routine according to Homewood Suites
A study published this week by Homewood Suites by Hilton deciphers the habits of business travellers, highlighting their attachment to business travel, their priorities and their shortcomings.
Hotel Price Radar: HRS highlights the French exception
On 23 August, HRS published its "Hotel Price Radar" indicator for the second quarter of 2012, which shows an overall increase in rates worldwide, with the French market being the exception.
Alcohol, drugs: the supposed bad reputation of business travellers
Alcohol, drugs, extramarital affairs: a study published by ON24 paints a bleak picture of the lifestyle of American business travellers, who are said to indulge in many excesses while on business trips. At least according to the general opinion, which systematically equates travelling with bad behaviour.
Trivago index: hotel rates fall in Paris
After soaring in recent weeks, Parisian hotels lowered their rates significantly in August (-18%) according to the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) published on 6 August.
GTMC report: second quarter up for British business travellers
The Guild of Travel Management Companies (GTMC) recently published its dedicated report on the UK business travel market, which shows an overall increase in the number of transactions during the second quarter of 2012.
