Actinéo barometer reveals working habits
A growing preference for teleworking and business nomadism: the Actinéo barometer deciphers the major trends in French working practices. A study that shows that the office still has a bright future ahead of it, above all as a place for social interaction.
FCM explains the upturn in business travel
A new Global Trends Report from FCM Consulting estimates that the recovery in business travel continued in the first quarter. French business travellers favour Germany, the United States and Spain.
MICE: a multi-speed recovery, new trends to watch
The study on MICE Trends in 2022 and Outlook for 2023 published by Coach Omnium and the 1001 Salles Group shows an upturn in activity, driven by a "catch-up" effect. What remains to be done is to monitor the new expectations of companies in order to meet their needs.
In Germany, MICE is picking up slowly... but surely
The Meeting & Event 2022/2023 barometer published by the German Convention Bureau confirms the return of MICE activity in Germany, which claims to be the leading business travel destination in Europe.
Airborne and sustainable: technology must go hand in hand with education according to the Chaire Pégase
The Chaire Pégase surveyed French travellers to find out more about their perception of green innovations in the airline industry. A great deal of educational work remains to be done.
Is rail gaining the upper hand over air travel in the European Union?
A European Commission report entitled "How fast are train journeys between EU cities and is rail faster than air travel?" analyses the speed of trains on a set of 1,356 routes between medium-sized and large EU cities located less than 500 km apart. And draws the conclusion that there is still a long way to go before rail is truly competitive with air travel.
Teleworking or going back to the office: TravelPerk measures the new balance of power
TravelPerk unveils the results of a study carried out in the United Kingdom and the United States. The aim: to understand the new relationship with the office with the advent of teleworking.
EVP 2023 Barometer: TMC and MICE back with a vengeance, but...
The business travel barometer published on 5 April by American Express GBT on the occasion of EVP 2023 confirms the gradual recovery of business travel. With MICE operations playing a key role in strengthening internal links, and TMC in particular to ensure travellers' safety. But environmental awareness is still struggling to materialise...
Top ten: the safest destinations, the riskiest countries
A new list of the safest destinations on the planet - and, conversely, the riskiest countries - has just been published in the UK. The results are instructive when it comes to planning a business trip.
In Berlin, GBTA looks forward to a return to normality by 2026
On stage at the ITB Berlin, the head of the GBTA (Global Business Travel Association) shared some figures on the development of the business travel market. And downgraded the pace of recovery in business travel.
Numbeo: crime in the world's cities put under the microscope
11 Latin American cities are perceived to be among the most dangerous in the world, according to the Numbeo 2023 index. This index is based in particular on the perception of the people questioned about their city. In this 2023 index for Europe, France unfortunately does not fare very well. Of the top 25 least safe cities, 7 are in France.
Videoconferencing: Zoom deciphers meeting habits
Zoom unveils the data collected over a year on the use of its platform by professionals. It's an instructive overview of the role of video-conferencing in the workplace.
Air Monitor 2023: widespread price rises according to Amex GBT
The fare forecasts compiled by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) in its Air Monitor 2023 report are clearly on the up. With significant differences between regions.
Kyriad measures post-crisis bleisure
Kyriad has analysed how French business travellers' relationship with bleisure is changing, particularly since the health crisis. Unsurprisingly, the mix is gaining ground, thanks in particular to teleworking.
Surprises in the InterNations ranking of the best cities for expats
InterNations, a global association of expatriates, has published its 2022 list of the best cities in the world in which to settle, with many surprises in store. Mexico City ranks 3rd among the most recommended cities. Conversely, Paris ranks 48th out of 50, just ahead of Frankfurt and Johannesburg.
Sustainable hotel tenders: travel buyers surveyed by HRS and GBTA
HRS and the GBTA have published a study on the place given to sustainability in travel programmes and calls for tender, particularly in the hotel sector.
Expedia gives its advice on how to reduce your airline bills
Expedia has just published its report analysing the 'tips' for cheaper air travel in 2023. Here are a few extracts from the report, with tips that may be useful for business travellers, even if they concern travellers departing from North America.
American Express Meetings & Events expects face-to-face meetings to return in 2023
The Global Forecast report published on 11 October by American Express Meetings & Events forecasts a resurgence in face-to-face meetings and events next year.
Mooncard study: when expense accounts undermine executives' finances
According to a study carried out by Mooncard on the subject of expense claims, three out of ten executives have already been in financial difficulty because of an advance on business expenses.
Travel recovery, environment, bleisure: Amex surveys the UK market
American Express has surveyed British companies and their business travellers to find out more about the return of travel, and the new challenges facing travel managers.
