TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

The American consular services are overwhelmed in France, as in many other countries, making the wait for a visa appointment more than a year.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to France has been accompanied by a relaxation of visa policy for Chinese and French business travellers.

Controlling costs, reducing carbon footprints, ensuring the safety of travellers: the Amex GBT 2024 barometer highlights the priorities surrounding business travel.

The Biden administration has announced the introduction of regulations in the United States to protect consumers against surprise costs imposed by airlines.

By joining the US TSA PreCheck simplified screening programme, Air Tahiti Nui offers its passengers simplified security checks at over 200 airports in the United States.

Hotel safety database, audits, training, recommendations: International SOS makes accommodation part of risk management.

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

Steve Singh's acquisition of Direct Travel was made official on 2 April. Concur's founder is already planning to exploit the synergies between TMC and the strengths of his other entities: Spotnana, Center and Troop.

SAP Concur and Mastercard have just formalised a new partnership. The closer integration between the two partners should simplify the management of expense claims.

The world of business travel agencies is set for a major shake-up with the announced takeover of CWT by American Express GBT.

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

The new Expensya barometer forecasts an increase in the number of expense claims for 2023, driven in particular by training.

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.

Worklib is rolling out a new tool to help companies navigate the sometimes chaotic path of hybrid working. The aim of the Hybrid Index is to help companies find the right balance for both employees and companies.

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

China has announced that it is extending its temporary visa exemption policy to six new European countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. These countries join France.

The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are finalising the launch of a common visa for tourists modelled on the Schengen visa. According to the most optimistic observers, it should be available before the end of the year, or by 2025 at the latest.

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

Malawi has decided to abolish visas for visitors from 47 nations, including most of the countries of the European Union, including France and Belgium.

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