IATA confirms the irresistible surge in Premium air travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published the 2024 edition of World Air Transport Statistics (WATS). This reference in the world of air transport offers comprehensive statistical data for the year 2024. And it highlights a fundamental trend in the industry: the boom in Premium classes.
Countdown to the euro begins in Bulgaria
The euro will become Bulgaria's official currency on 1 January 2026. However, the countdown begins on 8 August, when prices will be displayed in both lev and euro...
Six Persian Gulf countries ready to launch a common Schengen-style visa
The six countries of the Persian Gulf are preparing to launch a common Schengen-style visa. An advantage for organising long-term business trips and for MICE.
Travel disincentives identified by SAP Concur
SAP Concur has surveyed business travellers, travel managers and finance departments around the world. The aim: to identify the sticking points that are holding back the recovery in business travel.
Airline: The EU pulls out all the stops on compensation for delays
The European Transport Ministers have reached an agreement on compensation and refunds in the event of flight delays and cancellations. A compromise between the demands of the airlines and legitimate passenger protection.
Inclusive business travel: minorities forgotten by travel policies
Travel policies do not pay particular attention to minority professionals, according to a study published by Business Travel Show Europe.
Japan plans to introduce electronic pre-authorisation for travel in 2028
Japan will introduce pre-screening for visa-exempt travellers in 2028, as the government aims to simplify and better control entry to its territory.
MICE, the driving force behind mobility for young business travellers
CTM (Corporate Travel Management) has published a worldwide survey of business travellers from generations Y and Z.
D. Auclair (T&E): "There is a positive trend in France".
French companies in good shape overall, use of the train, ways of reducing emissions: Denise Auclair, head of the Travel Smart campaign, reviews the latest study by Transport & Environnement (T&E).
Train and business travel: BCD Travel takes stock
BCD Travel examines the relationship between business travellers and trains in Europe and Asia. In particular, it examines the long-term motivations of this clientele.
Business travel: a high-level sport?
Logistics, flexibility, well-being, carbon footprint: an update on business travel for top sportsmen and women.
J. du Boucher (Transport & Environnement): "Targets are what get people moving...
Good and bad performers, the importance of targets for reducing air travel, SAF : Jérôme du Boucher, Head of Aviation, Transport & Environment France, reviews the findings of the Travel Smart rankings.
Travel policies and CO2 emissions: good and bad performers according to T&E
Transport & Environment's Travel Smart report shows a decline in emissions linked to business travel. But the lack of effort and roadmaps on the part of some is still spoiling the picture...
The rejection of the United States in travel is accelerating under the logorrhoea of Donald Trump
Already perceptible since February, the fall in popularity of the United States and American brands in the travel industry has been confirmed by the new decisions of the Trump administration.
ETA comes into force in the UK
The Electronic Travel Authorisation or ETA comes into force this Wednesday 2 April for all travellers to the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Southwest airlines abolishes free baggage
After making seat reservations subject to a fee, Southwest Airlines is ending one of the last advantages it offered over the competition: free hold baggage on the lowest fares.
United Kingdom: ETA, instructions for use
Applications for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK became available on Wednesday 5 March. Eurostar and VisitBritain reveal their advice for French travellers.
Thailand and Korea adopt the digital arrival card
South Korea and Thailand are also adopting the digital arrival card. South Korea launched the card on 24 February, and Thailand will follow on 1 May.
Travel policies and CSR: France leads the way, Germany lags behind
According to AirPlus, the travel policies implemented by French companies are among the strictest in terms of eco-responsibility in Europe.
AirPlus Business Travel Index: spending up, domestic flights down
The new AirPlus Business Travel Index report points to an increase in spending on business travel in 2024.
