Global Forecast: American Express Meetings & Events optimistic for 2022
The "2022 Global Meetings and Events Forecast" report published on Tuesday by American Express Meetings & Events forecasts a return to pre-pandemic levels in one to two years' time. But the optimism of professionals varies from region to region...
International SOS deciphers a travel recovery of variable geometry
The return of domestic business travel contrasts with the sluggish recovery of international business travel, as shown by the figures revealed at the beginning of November by International SOS.
Uber study: "Business meetings are definitely back".
According to a study published on Monday by Uber, travel has been picking up for several months now, particularly for business purposes, and especially in Paris and the Ile-de-France airports.
Is pedestrian space neglected in French towns and cities?
The "Barometer of Walkable Cities", the result of an online questionnaire conducted between December 2019 and March 2021 by the "Place aux Piétons" group, shows which French cities are doing well and which are doing badly when it comes to making their cities accessible to walkers. In general, walkers have a negative impression of the city.
Univ'AirPlus: CSR, safety and digital at the heart of 'better travel
This year's edition of Univ'AirPlus 2021 will focus on the theme of 'travelling better', approached from three angles: CSR, duty of care and the digitalisation of travel.
BCD Travel surveys the motivations of business travellers
BCD Travel surveyed over 700 international business travellers. Despite the possibilities offered by virtual communication, the desire to get back on the road is there. Mobile professionals are also calling for greater autonomy and flexibility.
Videoconferencing: business travel in the UK will put up a fight
While various observers are predicting a lasting replacement of business travel by videoconferencing, a study commissioned by the British government is more measured.
Increasingly sustainable travel policies?
A new study published by the Business Travel Show Europe estimates that a comfortable majority of travel buyers are incorporating sustainable development into their travel management policy. The crisis is thought to have accelerated this trend.
The role of travel managers in the crisis
According to a study published on 28 July by the Business Travel Show, the main concern for travel managers over the next twelve months is the development of their role within the company.
GBTA study: recovery in business travel held back by government measures
According to a recent study published by GBTA, business travellers are ready to start travelling again, but international mobility is being held back by restrictions imposed by governments around the world.
On the road to ecomobility, French companies surveyed by OpinionWay
On Tuesday, OpinionWay organised a webinar on the theme of "How are companies changing in terms of ecomobility? The event provided an opportunity to take stock of the transition towards sustainable business travel.
Easing of travel formalities: UNWTO figures
The UNWTO has just published a report on changes in restrictions on international travel. The report shows a slight easing of measures, thanks to vaccination campaigns and recently adopted digital solutions.
Self-drive cars, teleworking: the Expensya barometer reveals the "stars of the year".
On Thursday, Expensya unveiled the results of its business expenses barometer, in collaboration with the AFTM. The analysis of expense reports on the French market shows a clear shift towards private cars, and of course the rise of teleworking.
Business Travel Observatory: a positive third act
The new Business Travel Observatory was published on 29 June. The findings of this third edition give grounds for optimism about the upturn in business travel and the travel conditions of mobile professionals.
VistaJet says business travel is still relevant
Business travel will recover and thrive again. This is the conclusion of "The Future of Business Travel" report launched by business airline VistaJet.
Expense accounts in times of crisis under the microscope Jenji
On Tuesday, Jenji unveiled its very first business expense management index. Using its internal data, the expense management specialist confirms the profound transformation in the way expense claims are handled.
Chaire Pégase : 38% Business trips by plane replaced by video?
In its latest study, the Chaire Pégase forecasts a lasting decline in business travel by air, in favour of virtual communication. Almost 40% of air travel could even be permanently replaced by video-conferencing.
Duty of care and travellers' well-being, priorities for travel managers according to BCD
According to a new study published by BCD Travel, the duty of care, travellers' well-being and compliance with travel policy are travel managers' priorities, in that order.
The French are impatient to move away from videoconferencing, according to Zoom
Will videoconferencing tools, which have become indispensable in recent months, be abandoned or at least neglected by French employees once the crisis is over? That's what a study published on Tuesday by Zoom suggests.
Business travellers ready to leave with guarantees and good resolutions
A new study published by Amadeus confirms the impatience of business travellers, who are keen to get back on the road - and in the air - with insurance, information and contactless payment solutions. Mobile employees are also promising greater compliance with travel policy.
