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.

Zoom visio

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.
BCD

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.
Zoom

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.
Paris CDG

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.
GBTA

Optimism gains ground in business travel according to GBTA

A study published on 22 April by the GBTA reveals signs of optimism about the recovery in business travel. The international business travel association also expects teleworking to become more widespread after the crisis.
Air France

Health pass: 8 out of 10 French ready for take-off

The vast majority of French travellers (81%) say they are inclined to use health passes, according to a study published on 8 April by Amadeus.

Study: is air travel for the privileged?

The study by the UK charity Possible wants to impose a tax on the most frequent passengers. It shows, with figures to back it up, that the majority of flights are made by a small elite of frequent flyers. One more stone in the garden of air transport?
IATA

Travellers eager to fly again according to IATA

IATA has published an encouraging survey on the level of confidence among travellers, who are calling for a better balance between health safety and international mobility.
DR opinion

French business travellers prefer the car in times of crisis

According to a study published by AirPlus, the health crisis has prompted business travellers to favour car hire in various European markets, including France.   
Europe

European Tourism Commission: a glimmer of hope for business travel

The ETC (European Travel Commission) has just published its 2020 results. A year described as the worst for tourism on the continent in 30 years, with a probable figure of 230 million international arrivals. Business tourism fared no better, but should return to some degree of normality by 2023.

French cities are perceived as unsafe

According to the Numbeo index, French cities are perceived as unsafe by visitors to the website. A perception that does not necessarily reflect crime and insecurity on the ground.
IHG

IHG study: business travellers demotivated by travel freeze

According to a new study published by IHG Hotels & Resorts, the freeze on business travel and "real" meetings is demotivating business travellers.
GBTA

BTI Outlook: GBTA quantifies the damage and sets the timetable for recovery

The 12th BTI Outlook report has just been published by the GBTA, which takes stock of the impact of the crisis on business travel, while projecting a scenario of gradual recovery up to 2025.
GBTA

GBTA bets on meetings resuming in 2021

According to a study published on Thursday by the GBTA (Global Business Travel Association), the meetings and events market should pick up again by mid-2021, or even at the end of the coming year.
BCD Travel

Study: travel managers surveyed by BCD Travel

How are travel managers managing their travel policy in this turbulent period? This is the subject of a study recently published by BCD Travel, which provides some insights into travel management at the end of this year, and perhaps beyond.
Observatory

An observatory for business travel during the Covid period

The new "Observatoire des déplacements Professionnels en France et à l'Etranger" (Observatory of Business Travel in France and Abroad) has just released its figures on the current state of business travel, and the impact of Covid on international mobility.
Pegasus Chair

Containment and air travel: the Chaire Pégase publishes its results

How has the French's relationship with flying changed over the last few months, as a result of the various measures taken to restrict or relax the rules? A study published by the Chaire Pégase, attached to Montpellier Business School, provides some insights.

Covid-19 revolutionises urban air connectivity

According to IATA, the Covid crisis has profoundly affected air connectivity between cities. The hubs of London, New York and Hong Kong, as well as Bangkok and Seoul, are the big losers in this aviation tumult. 
Expensya

Expensya barometer: the impact of the crisis revealed by expense reports

Expensya has published a barometer based on the expense reports processed by its platform, enabling us to better identify the impact of the crisis on business travel and the new habits of employees and their companies.
American Express Meetings & Events

American Express Meetings and Events presents its forecasts for 2021

A decline in virtual 100% events, a gradual return to local meetings and a further increase in hybrid operations: the Global Meetings and Events Forecast report from American Express Meetings & Events gives its predictions for 2021.