Accor highlights business travel trends with its major accounts
Accor hosted several major clients and travel agencies in Paris for the Global Leadership Council. The occasion provided an opportunity to highlight the evolution of business travel.
Emirates with comprehensive insurance, Etihad with medical insurance in Abu Dhabi
Emirates offers comprehensive insurance covering all possible risks, while Etihad offers complimentary insurance until the end of the year.
Iran-US negotiations: good news with no immediate effect on flight ticket prices
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at finding a peace treaty between the United States and Iran should lead to a rollback in oil prices, but with no immediate impact on air ticket prices. Patience is therefore required...
LGBTQ+ Business Travellers: Safety, a Major Issue for Business Trips
Companies must now assess the risks of business travel for LGBTQ+ businesspeople, according to two surveys by Booking.com and Riskline.
Lufthansa reviews its refund conditions following the anger of business travellers
Following the decision to impose high repayment conditions on flex tickets, the Lufthansa Group has to backtrack...
Jersey and Guernsey impose UK ETA in turn
From 23 April, the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, which are part of the United Kingdom, will also be imposing the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) certificate, which is required for visa-exempt visitors. With a "small" concession made to the French...
Carbon piloting: S4BT joins forces with Squake
S4BT is adopting Squake technology. The group's customers will be able to collect reliable data on their carbon emissions and implement a more responsible travel policy.
UK: double nationality, double punishment
The UK is changing its immigration rules. Dual nationals will be required to produce a British passport or an expensive clearance certificate.
Airports and airlines concerned about flaws in the Schengen area biometric system
The automated biometric system for entry to and exit from the Schengen area continues to show shortcomings, leading to airport congestion and unacceptable waiting times for passengers.
ESTA: emails and social networks in the US crosshairs
The United States is considering tightening the conditions required to obtain the ESTA. With more intrusive requests than ever, but not yet in force.
France complicates legal action in aviation disputes
France will be implementing a decree from 7 February 2026 that will make it more expensive and complex to bring a dispute with an airline to court...
Accor: winning "triple return" for business travel
Returns on time saved, traveller experience and carbon footprint: rather than just ROI, Accor is looking at other measures of business travel performance. Hilton, meanwhile, is studying the expectations of meeting and event participants.
Passenger rights: the European Parliament postpones changes
MEPs want to preserve the existing high level of protection for air travellers by maintaining the right to compensation in the event of delays of more than three hours, while advocating simpler refund procedures and free hand luggage.
Passport classification: "a profound geopolitical recalibration".
The 2026 list of the most powerful passports has been unveiled by specialists Henley & Partners. It highlights the impact of tensions between countries on international mobility...
Travellers will pay more to visit Japan in 2026
An increase in the departure tax has been confirmed, the cost of a visa has risen and, by 2028, travel authorisation will be compulsory and subject to a fee: Japan is discovering that foreign visitors can help boost the state coffers!
Amadeus: six trends reshaping travel in 2026
Amadeus, in partnership with the Globetrender agency, unveils its Travel Trends 2026. This analysis, based on exclusive data, aims to understand the forces that will transform the way people travel in 2026.
AI, cost management, contracts: travel buyers surveyed by BCD Travel
BCD Travel surveyed travel buyers to identify their relationships with business travel suppliers. And to find out what role AI plays in these negotiations.
Z. Minkara: "Building a leading European group
The S4BT - Solutions for Business Travel group now includes CDS and Goelett in France, Corporate Rates Club in Germany and SIAP in Italy. Interview with Ziad Minkara, its CEO, on its European strategy.
Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland now visa-free for Vietnam
Following on from France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland are now entitled to a free visa on arrival for Vietnam. This is long-awaited news for travellers from these three countries.
Travel policy and business hotels: BCD takes stock
BCD Travel has devoted a study to the hotel expectations and habits of business travellers. An opportunity to reassess the relevance of its hotel programme.
