Motel One acquires seven Flemings Hotels across Germany and Austria in a move to accelerate its European expansion, with major refurbishments planned before a 2026 relaunch.
Amalfi Ristorante opens its new flagship near St Paul’s Cathedral, bringing the romance of the Italian Riviera to London with a menu of refined coastal cuisine and elegant design.
Qatar Airways highlights Qatar’s emergence as a premier global events hub with a season of major tournaments and conferences, from the FIFA U-17 World Cup to the Formula 1 Qatar…
New research shows UK SMEs plan a 12% rise in business travel spend in 2025, signalling fresh confidence in overseas markets despite inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
SITA’s 2025 Passenger IT Insights reveals travellers want seamless, mobile-first journeys powered by biometrics and digital IDs. With 90% ready to pay more for sustainable options, the aviation industry risks…
Thai Airways is rolling out a new ‘Premium Economy Plus’ class from October 2025, offering lie-flat beds and an onboard bar on select routes — in what may be the…
France’s SNCF will end its Paris–Berlin and Paris–Vienna night trains in December 2025 after government subsidies were withdrawn, citing unsustainable operating costs despite strong demand.
British Airways will launch a new direct route from London Heathrow to St. Louis, Missouri from 19 April 2026, expanding its US network to 27 destinations and strengthening UK–US business…
Italy’s business travel spending is forecast to grow 8% in 2025 to €34bn, outpacing Germany, France and Spain, according to the Global Business Travel Association’s latest index.
Only 1 in 10 corporate travel buyers currently trust AI recommendations, with most still cautious despite demand for automation, disruption management and budget insights, new research shows.
The Business Travel Association has appointed Sarah Lee, Nabila Najayi and Izzie Mathews to its Generation Board, strengthening diversity and bringing fresh perspectives on sustainability, technology and innovation.
Thrust Carbon has introduced behavioural nudge notifications, using the EAST framework to steer travellers toward greener choices such as air-to-rail switches, lower-emission carriers and ROI-based trip planning.
