Vietnam to extend the validity of its visas
30 days instead of 15 for citizens of countries that can travel to Vietnam without a visa. And 90 days for e-visa holders. This is what the National Assembly of Vietnam is expected to approve shortly - before the summer season.
China lifts final entry restrictions
On 15 March, China finally opened its borders to all types of travellers and also reintroduced its special visa-free entry provisions for certain destinations.
From 2024, Miles and More will simplify the status of its frequent flyers
In 2024, the Lufthansa Group's Miles and More frequent flyer programme will launch a more comprehensible and transparent points system for Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle status.
Thailand partially tightens entry conditions
With the return of Chinese travellers, Thailand has decided to tighten up its entry conditions a little: vaccination cover has been compulsory since 9 January, and will remain so until 31 January for the time being.
New rules for entering France from China
The explosion in cases of covid in China - where the quarantine has been lifted since 8 January - has been accompanied by a slight tightening of conditions for entry into France since 5 January.
Laurent La Rocca, CEO of the Treep: "Putting all the cursors to the full".
Will 2023 see a sustainable turnaround in business travel booking? Laurent La Rocca, CEO of the Treep, believes so.
China reopens to foreign business travellers on 8 January
According to the National Health Commission, China will be lifting its restrictions on foreign travellers, particularly business travellers, from 8 January. Only visas for leisure tourists remain difficult to obtain.
Egencia dedicates a dashboard to the well-being of business travellers
On Wednesday, Egencia launched its new Wellbeing Dashboard. This dashboard enables travel managers to better reconcile business travel with the personal balance of the business traveller.
China wakes up to the realities of everyday life in the face of its "Zero Covid" policy
The protests that shook China against the very strict application of the "Zero Covid" policy have finally had an effect on the government. It is quietly abandoning this 'Zero Covid' theory, which is damaging both the economy and the country's social cohesion. Some of these measures will benefit the few foreign travellers authorised to stay in China...
India eases its entry protocols for international travellers
This week, India finally abandoned the requirement for international passengers to fill in the form on the Ministry of Aviation's "Air Suvidha" portal.
Interview with Stéphane Vallageas: Stéphane Vallageas, Global Lead Buyer, Capgemini
Stéphane Vallageas, Global Lead Buyer at Capgemini, talks about the reality of travel procurement in 2022, between sustainable challenges and pricing pressure.
GBTA Europe: a first sustainable summit for the environmental time trial
GBTA Europe held its first Sustainability Summit in Brussels, with the aim of accelerating the move towards sustainable business travel.
Air Caraïbes strengthens its passenger insurance offer with AXA Partners
Caribbean carrier Air Caraïbes, in partnership with AXA Partners, is further enhancing its range of insurance products to make travel on its routes even more worry-free.
China softens entry rules for foreigners
China has announced a number of measures to simplify entry requirements for foreign visitors to the country. At the same time, it maintains that it will not deviate from its "zero Covid" policy.
Freenow study: the mobility budget is gaining ground (a little) on the car...
Trade in your company car for a mobility budget? According to a Freenow study, the idea is gaining ground in France and Europe.
Expedia gives its advice on how to reduce your airline bills
Expedia has just published its report analysing the 'tips' for cheaper air travel in 2023. Here are a few extracts from the report, with tips that may be useful for business travellers, even if they concern travellers departing from North America.
Sobriety in energy consumption: what are the commitments of the travel industry?
Lower temperatures in hotels and conference centres, eco-driving for trains, optimised air routes, responsible travel: business travel is part of the government's plan to reduce energy consumption.
Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan in reopening mode
Hong Kong on 26 September, Japan on 11 October and Taiwan on 13 October have announced that they will be (almost) completely open to international visitors. The three destinations will put an end to two and a half years of entry controls.
Decarbonising or limiting business travel: that's the question
Decarbonising air travel, rethinking the role of hotels, limiting business travel: at the 16th edition of Univ'AirPlus, the speakers - buyers, sustainable development managers from Accor and Air France - discussed the growing awareness of climate issues.
Asia: Japan loosens its grip, Taiwan waits until October and Thailand extends its...
Asian countries are continuing their policy of gradually opening up to international visitors. Japan continues to loosen its grip on international travellers. Thailand is extending the length of stay in the country. And Taiwan is promising to ease its restrictions in October.
