Corporate travel policy

Already known for its easyJet Plus product for business travellers, the low-cost carrier is now launching the easyJet Plus for Business programme, which enables companies to manage their employees' benefits.

Business travel continues to make a strong comeback this year, according to data gathered from travel managers by the organisers of the Business Travel Show.

The French passport, which came top of the list of the most useful travel documents last year, has fallen back in the Henley Passport Index 2025.

Sabah Kahoul, Managing Director of Business Travel Purchase and Vice-President of the Swiss Travel Management Association (ASTM), looks back at the highlights of 2024. She also looks ahead to what travel managers can expect in 2025.

BCD Travel surveyed international travel managers to find out more about the development of the profession, the scope of their activities and their interactions within the company.

From 30 November, French business travellers visiting China will be able to stay in the country for 30 days instead of 15. And they still do not need to apply for a visa.

CWT is adding a new dimension to its Analytics solution thanks to artificial intelligence from ThoughtSpot. With great promise for travel managers.

As is often the case, the environment is relegated to second place - or further back - when it comes to organising a flight plan for a business trip. This is confirmed by a new BCD Travel study.

According to an AirPlus study, European business travellers regret the move to virtual travel. And they threaten to change companies if their wings are clipped...

Many managers and decision-makers underestimate the importance of mission orders when their staff travel on business. Some see it as a superfluous administrative task, or think that it is only intended for the public sector. However, this attitude can expose companies to considerable legal and financial risks. The purpose of the travel order is to protect employees who have to travel outside their usual place of work, as well as the employer. It facilitates the management of business travel by establishing clear guidelines and providing for the payment of expenses.

The Global Business Travel Forecast report published by GBTA and CWT analyses the fare outlook for the coming months in the business travel and MICE sectors.

The German government is temporarily suspending the free movement of people from 16 September. Passports or identity cards will therefore be required to enter Germany...

The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) reports an acceleration in the fall in air fares in France in July. Only prices on domestic routes in mainland France continued to rise.

The number of Swiss business travellers is rising sharply. According to AirPlus, the number of tickets purchased by Swiss companies has risen by 10%.

New air transport rules in Malaysia came into force on 2 September, offering passengers greater protection. Particularly in the event of flight cancellation.

Spending on business travel rose slightly in Europe in the first half of the year, according to the new AirPlus Business Travel Index report.

President of the Tourisme et Handicaps association, Annette Masson notes that progress has been made in welcoming disabled travellers, although not everything is up to her expectations.

Popular with travellers, bleisure is confronted with other imperatives on the corporate side, between cost reduction and sustainable travel, according to an SAP Concur study.

Indonesia, Laos and Thailand will be changing their entry rules. This should lead to savings for travellers and facilitate MICE operations for business tourism.

It's a done deal: by 2028, Barcelona will have dismantled its network of short-term rental flats. The aim is to help the city's residents find a better place to live.