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Trenitalia France Accepts American Express Card

September 3, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Trenitalia en France accepte désormais les paiements par carte American Express, Depositphotos.com Photo by teamtime

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Travelers on Trenitalia in France can now pay for their train tickets with their American Express card across all of the company’s sales channels.

This option applies to reservations made on the website, the Trenitalia Pro platform, the mobile app, the call center, as well as at the company’s ticket counters.

This new payment method is being rolled out ahead of the summer season to simplify ticket purchases on the network’s main routes, such as Paris-Lyon, Paris-Marseille and Paris-Milan.

Une flexibilité accrue pour les déplacements professionnels et de loisirs

“Beyond the journey itself, we know that the quality of the experience starts as soon as you book: choosing the sales channel, ease of payment, clarity and smoothness of the purchase.

By diversifying the available payment methods, we strengthen this service promise and support how travelers use services, whether they are traveling for leisure, holidays, or business needs,” commented Marco Caposciutti, the president of Trenitalia France.

The integration of this payment option aims to offer greater flexibility to passengers, whether they travel for personal or professional reasons.

The American Express network currently counts more than 170 million partner merchants worldwide. In the French market, the number of establishments and services that accept this payment method has tripled since 2021.

ALL Accor Aims to Attract Premium Customers With American Express

August 28, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

American Express et ALL Accor s'associent, Depositphotos.com Photo by HJBC

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American Express and the hotel group Accor announce a global partnership.

Through this synergy, eligible American Express cardholders gain direct access to ALL Accor program statuses and benefit from new conversion options for their loyalty points.

This new global arrangement is gradually rolled out across a dozen key markets, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan.

The main objective is to optimize the customer journey within the Accor group’s network of more than 45 brands, among which are prestigious names such as Raffles, Fairmont, and Sofitel.

The two parties aim to offer greater value and flexibility to travelers within their high-end clientele.

Some American Express Holders Will Benefit from ALL Accor Gold Status

L’un des axes centraux de cet accord repose sur l’attribution automatique de statuts au sein du programme ALL Accor pour les porteurs de cartes éligibles.

À ce titre, les titulaires des cartes Platinum, qu’il s’agisse des offres pour particuliers, TPE-PME ou entreprises, se voient accorder le statut ALL Accor Gold.

Ce niveau de privilège inclut notamment le Wi-Fi Premium, le départ tardif, des attentions personnalisées lors du séjour, des opportunités de surclassement de chambre sous réserve de disponibilité, ainsi qu’un cumul bonifié de points Rewards.

Parallèlement, la passerelle entre les programmes de fidélité permet d’effectuer un transfert des points Membership Rewards d’American Express vers ALL Accor.

En France, la conversion s’établit sur un barème de 3 points Membership Rewards pour 1 point Reward ALL Accor.

Les points ainsi transférés peuvent être utilisés pour la réservation de nuitées, des services de restauration, l’accès à des événements culturels ou sportifs, ainsi qu’auprès de l’écosystème de partenaires du groupe.

Gastronomic Experience Aboard the Glacier Express

August 18, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Meals Prepared in the Onboard Kitchen

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The hallmark of this legendary train lies in its organization: all meals are prepared daily in the onboard kitchen. To accommodate the needs of every traveler, the menu regularly offers lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan options, ensuring a clear choice for everyone.

In First and Second Class, a bit of advance planning is all that is required. It is strongly recommended to reserve meals at least 48 hours before departure, ideally when buying the ticket and reserving your seat. For groups of 10 or more, this window extends to 10 days in advance (onboard meal reservations for groups are mandatory). Ordering meals once aboard remains possible, but selections may be more limited.

Cash payments are not accepted during the journey; all charges for beverages and meals are payable only by card, with the onboard staff delivering service to each passenger’s seat.

The Excellence Class Experience

For travelers seeking a fully integrated package, the Excellence Class offers a different approach. In this premium car, the complete culinary service is included directly in the seat reservation fee, removing the need to plan meals in advance.

Upon boarding, guests are greeted with an appetizer plate and a glass of champagne. Throughout the journey, a five-course menu is served, pairing the dishes with regionally produced wines for a comprehensive discovery of local specialties. The wines chosen to accompany each of the five courses are included in the package.

This travel class also provides exclusive access to the Glacier Bar. This space allows passengers to order a selection of cocktails and a variety of beverages, with or without alcohol, to enjoy at the bar and change their perspective during the day. Beverages ordered at the Glacier Bar, including cocktails, are not included in the trip price and are billed separately.

In the end, the Glacier Express turns a simple technical journey into a well-structured moment of relaxation. Between the Alpine landscapes racing by behind the large windows and the onboard culinary quality, the itinerary offers an efficient and pleasant transition between the different stages of a stay in Switzerland.

L'expérience gastronomique à bord du Glacier Express

https://glacierexpress.ch/fr/gastronomy

Greece in Its Entirety: Worldia and SKY Express Open Access to Preserved Islands

June 20, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

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SKY Express: the air network that changes everything

Elected “Airline of the Year” by the ERA (European Regions Airline Association) and operator of Greece’s newest fleet — and one of the most modern in Europe — SKY Express has established itself as a benchmark on the regional market. With 33 domestic destinations served (islands and continental towns combined) and 60 destinations in total when including its international network, the airline offers coverage that, for a travel professional, is far more than a broad map: it is the tangible ability to build multi-destination itineraries without overnight stays, with no compromise on the smoothness of the trip.

From France, the airline naturally fits into sales circuits: travelers board from Paris, Lille, Brussels, Nantes, Lyon or Marseille, with direct flights to Athens, Rhodes and Heraklion. The connection with the Athens hub then opens up the entire domestic network, enabling access to archipelagos that many operators still struggle to cover seriously.

For agencies looking to move beyond standardized offers, this kind of connectivity is a valuable resource. It makes viable destinations that were not viable — not because they lacked appeal, but because they lacked perceived accessibility and thus visibility.

Worldia: the most complete Greek offering on the market

On Worldia’s side, the groundwork is solid. The platform has structured an à la carte Greek offering that covers all of continental Greece and nearly all islands open to tourism — that is, more than 55 islands connected by flights and ferries, 2,000 hotels selected from 2 to 5 stars, and 150 activities listed to enrich each stay. An ambit designed to meet all profiles: families seeking tranquil beaches, couples on romantic getaways, budget travelers as well as premium clients in search of authenticity.

What sets this offering apart is both its breadth and its editorial depth. Worldia has developed recommendations for visits, beaches, must-see sites and hidden gems for each destination — those places guides have not yet cited, the ones that make a real difference in a client proposal. The Peloponnese and its ancient ruins facing the sea, the Sporades where some coves remain sheltered from crowds, the Ionian Islands greener and wilder with their relaxed Italianate lifestyle — not to forget those names that intrigue: Astypalea, the butterfly island; Chios and its medieval villages; Kythera the elusive; Leros and its otherworldly ambience — so many regions that the platform has studied in depth, with itineraries available online to help partner travel agencies design seamless combinations between islands and regions, depending on available air or ferry connections. The objective is clear: diversify sales in Greece and give every intermediary the tools to move beyond the catalogue limited to the big, safe bets.

Selling Greece differently, an underutilized sales lever

Over-tourism makes headlines, but it also creates opportunities. More and more travelers are actively seeking to move away from it: they want Greece, not the Santorini sunset queue — but they don’t always know the alternatives. This is precisely where Worldia plays a role. The platform has developed a panel of itineraries and combinations promoting a varied offering, accessible to all budgets, to meet these new expectations: travel off the beaten path, without sacrificing a well-organized stay. Destinations less frequented, suitable for family stays as well as couples’ getaways, that offer that mix of calm, nature and authenticity that the most famous islands struggle to guarantee.

Worldia has crafted a few favorite itineraries — gateways to a destination that has not finished surprising.

Between sea and mountains — Peloponnese reimagined

Monemvasia perched on its rock, the stone villages of Magne, the Byzantine fortresses of Mystras facing a landscape of hills and sea: authentic Peloponnese exists; it simply needed a worthy itinerary to be offered. This 10-day road trip invites you to traverse a wild and luminous territory, far from the mapped routes, where each stop tells an ancient story, starting from Athens. → See the itinerary

Secret Cyclades — Sifnos & Milos, the alternatives that have all the allure of the big names

Mykonos and Santorini saturated? Their neighbors Sifnos and Milos offer an elegant answer. Sifnos, a mountainous jewel with olive valleys and perched monasteries; Milos with its 75 beaches and hidden coves for a no-compromise getaway. An 8-day package tailored for clients who want the Cyclades — without the crowds. → See the itinerary

Head for the Sporades — Skiathos & Skopelos, the archipelago worth getting to know

Skiathos for its paradisiacal beaches and gentle vibe, Skopelos for its authentic charm and landscapes that inspired cinema: this week-long escape in the Sporades ticks all the boxes for a couple seeking nature and picturesque villages, without multiple transfers. Best from June to September. → See the itinerary

The Greece your clients are unknowingly seeking is already here, cataloged, connected, ready to be sold. All that was missing was a serious access to the entire destination. Worldia and Sky Express have built it — now it’s up to you to seize it.

La Grèce dans sa totalité : Worldia et SKY Express ouvrent l'accès aux îles préservées

Worldia

19 rue Blanche

75009 Paris

Email : [email protected]

Site web : https://corp.worldia.com/

Rail Europe Expands East with Leo Express Integration

June 13, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Rail Europe elargit son reseau avec Leo Express, Prague, photo by Rail Europe

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Rail Europe expands its offering by integrating the Leo Express company.

Founded in 2010, it relies on a Central European network that spans four countries (the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Germany).

It now enables Rail Europe users to plan cross-border itineraries in just a few clicks. Major tourist destinations such as Prague, Krakow, Warsaw, Ostrava, and Olomouc become directly interconnected and accessible on a single interface.

For Björn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe, this alliance is a direct response to the historical complexities of European rail. “ European rail transport remains too fragmented and too complex to use beyond borders. Our mission at Rail Europe is to make it simpler,” he says. The executive also highlights the crucial opportunity represented by this timetable, as demand for summer travel is accelerating.

Immediate integration across all distribution channels

Operationally, this new offering is already fully functional and targets the entire travel ecosystem. Individual customers (B2C) can book directly via Rail Europe’s website or its next-generation mobile app.

On the professional side (B2B), agencies and tour operators gain immediate access to these inventories through the dedicated agent.raileurope.com platform.

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