TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

Spending on business travel rose slightly in Europe in the first half of the year, according to the new AirPlus Business Travel Index report.

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has published its global barometer. It describes an unprecedented dynamic for professional event organisers in 2024.

President of the Tourisme et Handicaps association, Annette Masson notes that progress has been made in welcoming disabled travellers, although not everything is up to her expectations.

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.

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.

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.

For SMEs, Marriott is launching the Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy programme, including hotel, flight and train reservations and travel policy management tools.

Indonesia, Laos and Thailand will be changing their entry rules. This should lead to savings for travellers and facilitate MICE operations for business tourism.

The dematerialisation of expense claims is far from being adopted by all companies, with many still using physical archiving for security reasons. A preconceived idea that is far from reflecting the current reality of accounting and administrative processes.

Specialising in security, Ilios International focuses on providing rapid assistance to travellers. Thibault Janin, Managing Director of Ilios International, takes a look at security issues around the world.

It's a done deal: by 2028, Barcelona will have dismantled its network of short-term rental flats. The aim is to help the city's residents find a better place to live.

Artificial intelligence projects, a platform open to partner integration, tailor-made solutions: BCD Travel takes stock of its technology projects.

The major European airlines are increasingly distributing NDC content, according to travel platform Navan.

French and Belgian business travellers will have to apply for an electronic travel authorisation to enter Israel from 1 August.

Since 4 June, Air France and KLM have been offering a new price scale for excess baggage, with a three-stage price increase.

Is managing expense claims an obstacle course? Less so than you might think with the dematerialisation of the reimbursement process and the adoption of modern practices.

The US Department of Transportation has forced the hand of airlines refusing to reimburse passengers for flights cancelled during Covid.

International SOS studies the costs of an unsuccessful long-term assignment abroad and the financial impact of failed business trips.

Thanks to an agreement with the pan-African group Ecobank, American Express cardholders will be able to use it in twelve new African countries.

After several months of reflection and prevarication, the Thai government has finally announced that it will allow visitors to stay for 60 days without a visa. This applies in particular to business travellers from France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland...