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.

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.
According to the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), Hawaii tops the list of incentive destinations favoured by professionals in North America (DR)

Incentive travel: top American destinations revealed

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) has unveiled its top destinations for incentive participants in the North American market.
Data from the AirPlus Business Travel Index report have been released

AirPlus Business Travel Index: slight changes in travel spending

Spending on business travel rose slightly in Europe in the first half of the year, according to the new AirPlus Business Travel Index report.
According to AirHelp, Rennes will be ahead of Nantes and Toulouse among the most punctual airports in 2024 (DR Vinci)

Delays, cancellations : AirHelp unveils its list of winners

Which French airports and airlines are the most punctual, and which are the worst performers when it comes to disruptions since the start of the year? Find out in the rankings unveiled on 7 August by AirHelp.

Business travel in Europe: what do the figures tell us?

As business travel in Europe picks up from 2021, a study by Navan reveals a rapid increase in spending, exceeding pre-COVID levels by 2025. However, rising transport and accommodation costs are pushing companies to optimise their budgets while maximising the travel essential for growth.
Barcelona, a favourite bleisure destination. (Photo: LC)

SAP Concur study: bleisure or not bleisure?

Popular with travellers, bleisure is confronted with other imperatives on the corporate side, between cost reduction and sustainable travel, according to an SAP Concur study.
London Heathrow

2023 rankings: where are American business travellers heading?

BCD Travel reveals the main business destinations frequented by American business travellers. Europe dominates the list.
New York

Business destinations: BCD Travel unveils its 2023 list of top destinations

BCD Travel unveils its Top 10 most popular business destinations from Europe. Amsterdam and New York top the list.
event management

Spain draws up a profile of the event manager

The Event Managers Association (EMA), which brings together some 500 professionals in Spain, has published the results of a study designed to get a clearer picture of its members.
Enterprise Mobility

Business travel and HR: Enterprise takes stock

A study by Enterprise Mobility has drawn attention to employee dissatisfaction with business travel by car.
Lufthansa

Volumes, fares, destinations: AirPlus takes a closer look at German business travel

According to the AirPlus Business Travel Index, business travel by German companies remains down on 2019, but also on the European average.
Coach Omnium

Hotel rooms: how to charm travellers... or scare them away!

A study carried out by Coach Omnium among 621 French and European customers analyses the expectations and habits of travellers in their hotel rooms.
electric

Electric car hire: business travellers keep the handbrake on...

A worldwide study by BCD Travel confirms the lack of interest among business travellers in renting electric vehicles. The reason: logistical difficulties and a range that is considered insufficient.

France tops the league for all-purpose passports

France is in first place in the 2024 ranking of passports that open the doors to the greatest number of destinations.
CICA

Eco-responsible MICE: organisers confide in ICCA

ICCA publishes its International Sustainability Report to provide an update on the road to more responsible meetings & events organisation.
Paris Region trade fairs

Trade shows boost Paris Region's MICE sector

The Paris Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry has just published the results of its barometer of trade show activity in the Paris Region. The 2023 results confirm a clear upturn in activity.
CDG

Ticket prices stabilised, but negotiations complicated according to Air Monitor 2024

In its Air Monitor 2024 report, American Express GBT is betting that air fares will stabilise over the coming year. But this will not make managing business travel any easier...