Tax or ban private jets in France: that's the question
The French government wants to limit the use of private business jets. Incentives or a law strictly regulating the use of private jets? Parliament could debate the issue in the autumn.
A tool to manage travel disruptions at Amex GBT
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has launched disruption management solutions to minimise friction during travel.
Foreign currency declaration becomes compulsory for Pakistan
Travellers to Pakistan are required to make a currency declaration on entering and leaving the country. Failure to do so will result in a ban on boarding the return flight.
GBTA: a full recovery in business travel not before 2026
Inflation, energy prices, supply chain disruptions, regional conflicts: a full recovery in business travel to pre-pandemic levels is not expected before 2026, according to the GBTA Business Travel Index.
A return to business travel sometimes "problematic" according to Concur
Distribution of business trips, health context, well-being: the latest study published by Concur invites travel managers and human resources to reconsider the relationship between business travellers and mobility. At the risk of seeing them take a single ticket to another employer...
Flights to Taiwan return to normal
China's military manoeuvres around Taiwan have affected air links to and from the island. But the situation returned to normal on Monday, according to the Taiwanese Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Travelperk puts a figure on the soaring costs of business travel
Travelperk has measured price increases for business travel in the 15 main business destinations. Paris is one of the most exposed cities.
Reduced quarantine for travel to Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the authorities have just announced a reduction in entry formalities. The quarantine imposed on foreign travellers will be reduced to three days.
Accor estimates that 20% of business meetings have disappeared forever in Europe
A recent report by Accor Northern Europe predicts that 20% of business meetings will have disappeared from the Old Continent by 2022. According to Sophie Hulgard, Accor's Senior Vice President Sales Northern Europe, this decline may never be overcome.
UK to introduce electronic travel authorisation
Travellers to the UK who have been granted visa-free entry may soon be required to obtain an electronic travel authorisation to stay in the country.
H-Board: a new Hcorpo tool for fine-tuning hotel expenditure management
Hcorpo has officially launched its new H-Board analysis tool, promising travel managers and buyers a 360° view of their hotel spend.
Pre-crisis levels, eco-responsibility: business travel studied
A sustained upturn in business travel, more meetings and a strong emphasis on eco-responsibility: several studies have highlighted the major trends in business travel today.
Croatia in the euro zone and probably Schengen by 2023
Croatia's entry into the Schengen area has been rumoured for many years. The country, which has been a member of the European Union since 2013, could finally join this vast border-free area on 1 January 2023. When it comes to adopting the euro, things are clearer: Croatia will officially become the 20th member of the euro on 1 January next year.
Hong Kong thinking about cuts, Macao and Shenzhen confinement
While Hong Kong's new Chief Executive, John Lee, is talking about reducing the quarantine for travellers to five days in the territory, Macao and Shenzhen are closing down more or less strictly to contain a wave of new cases. China's "Zero Covid" strategy continues to destabilise local economies.
Complex equation between business travel and Qatar during the World Cup
Travelling to Qatar on business during the Football World Cup is likely to prove tricky. Exorbitant prices and scarcity of accommodation, flight cancellations and restrictions of all kinds: this is likely to be a source of confusion for many business travellers. Especially if you're not a football fan...
Thailand: almost pre-Covid formalities
Thailand is continuing to simplify its entry formalities. As of July 1, the requirement to register on the Thailand Pass has been abolished, as has the compulsory Covid insurance...
Business travel and CO2 emissions: launch of IATA CO2 Connect
The IATA CO2 Connect tool was presented on 19 June by the International Air Transport Association. The aim is to measure emissions linked to business travel by air more reliably.
Overview of the lifting of health restrictions around the world
With the United States announcing the lifting of all health restrictions on arriving by air, here's an update on all the measures in force around the world.
Sophie Hulgard (Accor): "Our customers have pressing expectations when it comes to CSR".
The Accor group recently brought together its key account clients in Northern Europe for the Masters of Travel. Sophie Hulgard, Senior Vice President of Sales for the French group's Northern Europe region, provides an update on all the topics discussed at the meeting - developments in business travel, price rises and, above all, CSR.
United States: higher tax for ESTA travellers
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recently increased the fee charged to travellers using the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). The cost has risen from $14 to $21.
