TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

Hcorpo has officially launched its new H-Board analysis tool, promising travel managers and buyers a 360° view of their hotel spend.

Eurostar is seeing business travellers flock back on board its trains. The rail company has also identified a number of key trends to watch out for in business travel.

Business travellers will soon be able to book a rental car or train ticket using CWT's mobile application or its online portal.

A sustained upturn in business travel, more meetings and a strong emphasis on eco-responsibility: several studies have highlighted the major trends in business travel today.

As one of Europe's leading providers of cloud-based management solutions, Cegid has extended its range of travel & expense solutions with the confirmation of its acquisition of Notilus.

Croatia's entry into the Schengen area has been rumoured for many years. The country, which has been a member of the European Union since 2013, could finally join this vast border-free area on 1 January 2023. When it comes to adopting the euro, things are clearer: Croatia will officially become the 20th member of the euro on 1 January next year.

The Amex GBT mobile application will include a virtual assistant to help business travellers deal with simple requests.

While Hong Kong's new Chief Executive, John Lee, is talking about reducing the quarantine for travellers to five days in the territory, Macao and Shenzhen are closing down more or less strictly to contain a wave of new cases. China's "Zero Covid" strategy continues to destabilise local economies.

From 2023, Vueling will accept the use of 13 crypto-currencies, joining several hundred other airlines that can already accept payments via the Bitpay platform and the Universal Air Travel Plan UATP payment network.

Travelling to Qatar on business during the Football World Cup is likely to prove tricky. Exorbitant prices and scarcity of accommodation, flight cancellations and restrictions of all kinds: this is likely to be a source of confusion for many business travellers. Especially if you're not a football fan...

Thailand is continuing to simplify its entry formalities. As of July 1, the requirement to register on the Thailand Pass has been abolished, as has the compulsory Covid insurance...

The IATA CO2 Connect tool was presented on 19 June by the International Air Transport Association. The aim is to measure emissions linked to business travel by air more reliably.

With the United States announcing the lifting of all health restrictions on arriving by air, here's an update on all the measures in force around the world.

Transforming workplaces into destinations: with its new Inside offering, ranging from hospitality to facility management, Châteauform' is helping companies evolve post-covid office life.

The Accor group recently brought together its key account clients in Northern Europe for the Masters of Travel. Sophie Hulgard, Senior Vice President of Sales for the French group's Northern Europe region, provides an update on all the topics discussed at the meeting - developments in business travel, price rises and, above all, CSR.

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recently increased the fee charged to travellers using the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). The cost has risen from $14 to $21.

With business flight bookings exceeding 2019 levels, improvements across all travel sectors and an increase in spending on indulgence, Mastercard's "Travel 2022: Trends and Transitions" report paints a positive picture of global tourism.

According to a study published by BCD Travel on the well-being of business travellers, companies and travel managers still have room for improvement in this area.

CWT is changing its business model, abandoning the transaction fee in favour of a subscription system designed to simplify billing for TMC customers.

One of Europe's leading providers of ERP, accounting and HR management tools, Cegid is to extend its offering to travel and expense management with the acquisition of Notilus.