Companies prepare for a return to travel in CSR mode
During this period of paralysis in the travel sector, new players are anticipating the upturn by developing tools dedicated to a new CSR approach.
More flexibility for travellers in Switzerland
The advent of rapid antigen tests and the pragmatism of the Swiss Confederation in the face of an epidemic that is affecting the whole of Europe without distinction have led to an easing of entry measures into Switzerland.
The Singapore government is gradually reopening its borders
The announcement of the creation of a travel corridor between Singapore and Germany, the first European country to benefit from such a measure, shows the beginnings of a slow normalisation.
Study: travel buyers call for rapid tests
According to a study published on Thursday by the GBTA, the vast majority of travel buyers and travel managers are banking on the deployment of rapid screening to boost travel business.
Antigen tests arrive at airports
Many airports are announcing Covid antigen tests for passengers. The French government has confirmed that Aéroports de Paris will launch these tests on 26 October at both Orly and Roissy, the first French airports to offer this service.
Curfew extended in Europe in the face of covid
A curfew in Belgium and Italy, and compulsory masks in all enclosed spaces in Switzerland. Europe is restricting people's movements in the face of the second wave of covid.
Germany postpones its new quarantine rules until 8 November
In Germany, the new rules on quarantine and checks on travellers from high-risk areas have been postponed until 8 November.
France: curfew except for transport, accelerated tests at airports
Rail and air travel are spared by the 9pm-6am curfew. New, faster antigen tests will soon be arriving in airports, starting with Paris.
Half-hearted travel measures adopted by the European Union
The countries of the European Union have finally agreed on a new system of "traffic lights" designed to facilitate the free movement of people within the bloc. Except that there is still no agreement on a common testing procedure to lift the mandatory quarantines...
Australia still out of reach in 2021
The Australian government has just presented its budget for the 2020/2021 financial year. With the assumption that international visitors will not be allowed to come...
Health measures: no trade fairs, but more teleworking
Among the health measures announced by the prefectures of towns in maximum alert zones is the suspension of trade fairs and conferences.
Is business travel still in vogue?
Teleworking, confinement, economic crisis: the pandemic has turned established models on their head. What instructions are companies giving their employees? Will they be reviewing their approach to travel, now that videoconferencing solutions have proved their worth? Many questions remain.
Germany tightens health restrictions for European travellers
From 15 October, European travellers from high-risk areas will have to comply with stricter rules when travelling to Germany.
Interview with Bill Barnett, CEO C9 Hotelworks
Bill Barnett, founder and CEO of the consultancy C9 Hotelworks and an expert on Asia, talks exclusively to Voyages d'Affaires about the evolution of business travel in this part of the world.
Stricter controls for French travellers in Italy
Italy has also decided to require French travellers from seven regions to have a negative covid-19 test before entering the country.
IATA calls for immediate covid testing
To restore a certain degree of normality to air transport, IATA is calling for a rapid solution that is accessible to all, with Covid tests for all passengers on international routes before their departure.
Germany and Switzerland step up measures for French travellers
On 9 September, Germany placed new French regions on the list of "risk zones". Switzerland followed suit 48 hours later. This terminology requires travellers to be quarantined on arrival in both countries.
Worldwide insurance covering Covid costs with Etihad
The national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways, is seeking to encourage travellers to return home by offering comprehensive insurance cover against possible quarantine or hospitalisation costs in the event of covid. It is free of charge for all passengers using the carrier...
Deconfinement: a gradual and cautious return to normality
Travel authorised, but limited to 100 km; teleworking encouraged; masks compulsory on transport: deconfinement will be carried out cautiously.
Business travel and carbon footprint: can do better according to Amex GBT
The Green Travel 2020 report from American Express Global Business Travel highlights the impact of indirect carbon emissions from business travel.
