VisitBritain has welcomed a new Eurostar and Virgin Trains partnership to offer a united travel service for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) market, to drive growth in international business events to the UK.
The partnership, which was launched at IBTM World in Barcelona, gives international event planners the freedom to book multi-stop journeys from mainland Europe to British destinations on the Eurostar and Virgin Trains networks through a ‘one-stop-shop’ booking experience.
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Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Thursday, 6 December 2018
On the rails . . .
AUSTRALIAN owned International Rail has just launched its new live booking system for rail systems in UK and Europe, allowing agents to book trains instantly for their clients. Available for trains in the UK, Europe, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, as well as popular intercountry services such as Eurostar and overnight trains; the website will connect directly to the European reservations systems, managing director Jonathan Hume said.
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Sunday, 28 January 2018
Now showing: Amazon Prime Video on board Eurostar
EUROSTAR, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, will be unveiling a range of critically acclaimed Amazon Prime Video content on board its fleet of e320 trains via the new app.
#Eurostar will be the first transport operator in Europe to feature Prime Video on board, free for all passengers to enjoy as they speed across the Channel.
Launching on Eurostar’s state-of-the-art fleet of e320 trains, travellers can view a range of Amazon’s top original drama, comedy and kids TV shows from Prime Video, simply by using their own device to connect to the free on-board wifi and the new app. The new programmes will add to Eurostar’s existing line-up of over 300 hours of TV shows and films.
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Thursday, 19 October 2017
Eurostar tempting Australian travellers and travel agents
EUROSTAR is tempting travellers with an ‘Early Bird Savings’ promotion that slashes 20 percent off the cost of selected tickets while also rewarding travel agents with a $50 Coles Group & Myer gift card for every $1000 worth of #Eurostar fares booked during the sale period.
The 20 percent reduction applies to Standard Premier (First Class) and Youth (Second Class) fares booked between 3 October and 10 November 2017. The discounted tickets are valid for travel between London, Paris and Brussels from 2 November 2017 until 21 August 2018.
The Early Bird fares – available through Rail Plus, Rail Tickets and Infinity Rail – are exchangeable with a fee, but are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Monday, 9 October 2017
Enjoy a cocktail while you wait
Designed by the London Cocktail Club, the bespoke cocktails encapsulate Eurostar’s heritage, reminiscent of both British and French cultures. Featuring a range of French spirits such as pastis and Côtes de Provence rosé and typical British ingredients such as cucumber juice and fresh rosemary, the drinks are sure to suit tastes on either side of the Channel.Designed by global architects, Softroom, the Paris lounge has transformed the travel experience for Business Premier passengers.
Situated on the top floor of the original 19th century building, and featuring high ceilings, marble fireplaces, a cocktail bar and intimate snug spaces, the lounge captures the spirit of a Parisian apartment.
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Tuesday, 7 March 2017
Grab a bargain seat with Eurostar
#EUROSTAR is offering Brits the chance to holiday for less with the release of over 50,000 seats on sale for £29 one-way.
Whether it’s a gastronomic getaway to Paris, a romantic weekend in Bruges or a shopping spree in Antwerp, the hardest decision will be deciding where to go.
The promotion will run for 10 days from March 7-16 and passengers will be able to travel from March 21 – May 25 2017.
The promotion will run for 10 days from March 7-16 and passengers will be able to travel from March 21 – May 25 2017.
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Friday, 22 July 2016
Eurostar prepares to launch ski season 2016 tickets
The day and night services offer a generous baggage allowance to carry plenty of ski gear; each passenger can take two suitcases plus hand luggage and skis or snowboards at no extra cost.
The Friday overnight service gives winter sports enthusiasts an extra two days on the pistes, arriving in the #FrenchAlps on a Saturday morning to be welcomed by quieter slopes as other holidaymakers board their coach transfers to and from airports.
The 2015/2016 seasonal ski services will run weekly from December 17 until April 8.
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Sunday, 27 March 2016
Eurostar considers London to Bordeaux route
#EUROSTAR is considering a service from London to Bordeaux, taking less than four hours. The company said the first-ever direct trains from London to the city in south-west France could follow its upcoming Amsterdam service.
The Amsterdam service is due to be available from 2017 following the service to Marseilles, in the south of France, launched last summer.
A fast service to Bordeaux would be possible following the completion of a £6.1 billion high-speed link from Tours, south-west of Paris, to the city expected next year.
Eurostar reported that its profits had suffered last year, with a 38% fall to £34 million, due to the migrant crisis in Calais, which led to a number of delays and cancellations.
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The Amsterdam service is due to be available from 2017 following the service to Marseilles, in the south of France, launched last summer.
A fast service to Bordeaux would be possible following the completion of a £6.1 billion high-speed link from Tours, south-west of Paris, to the city expected next year.
Eurostar reported that its profits had suffered last year, with a 38% fall to £34 million, due to the migrant crisis in Calais, which led to a number of delays and cancellations.
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Thursday, 17 March 2016
Travel Matters . . .
#EUROSTAR has announced three new routes which from March 25 will run direct from London to Lyon, Avignon, and Marseille.
The thrice-weekly service will be available on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays between March 25 and July 5. It will increase to five times a week between July 6 and August 31 (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) after which it will revert to thrice weekly.
Approximate times from London are:
The thrice-weekly service will be available on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays between March 25 and July 5. It will increase to five times a week between July 6 and August 31 (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) after which it will revert to thrice weekly.
Approximate times from London are:
- Lyon: 4hr 41mins
- Avignon: 5hr 49mins
- Marseille: 6hrs 27mins
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Wednesday, 2 March 2016
Eurostar faces Easter strike threat
Passengers could have to make alternative arrangements after the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union announced plans for industrial action. Almost 100 train managers based at St Pancras station in London will be balloted for action.
The dispute concerns the treatment of a train manager who acts as an RMT representative, the Times reported. She objected to a company instruction to manage a train along a section of the route alone, according to the union. The union claims that working alone is unsafe and says she was within her rights to refuse.
The ballot will close on March 15, just over a week before the Easter weekend. By law, the union needs to give seven days’ notice of any action.
Any walkout of train managers could lead to mass cancellations, as they perform a vital safety function by leading evacuations in an emergency.
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Monday, 16 November 2015
Paris attacks: Refund and exchange offers for rail and air travellers
CROSS-CHANNEL train operator #Eurostar says that people who had planned to travel to #Paris but who no longer wish to do so following Friday night’s terrorist attacks in the city will be offered free ticket exchanges or refunds.
British Airways and easyJet have made similar announcements.
Although a state of emergency has been declared in France, rail and air services to Paris were expected to run as scheduled over the weekend, but heightened security checks at train stations and airports might mean delays.
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Monday, 2 November 2015
Fast train to the Alps
Auris en Oisans has had a make-over for this season with the introduction of a high-end, 98-apartment accommodation complex, a re-profiled beginners' area, more snowmaking facilities, and new beginners lifts to make accessing the slopes even easier for novices.
Also new for winter 2015-16 are beginner-specific lift passes available in Alpe d'Huez, Villard Reculas, and Auris en Oisans enabling low-cost access to a range of progressive slopes.
A 3* tourist residence comprising 80 apartments ranging from studios to three-piece suites has been built in Vaujany. It has an indoor swimming pool, spa, and gym.
The London-Lyon Eurostar service is available on Saturdays in the winter season (November-March) and takes just 4hrs/41 minutes. Fares start from £89 return.
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Wednesday, 21 October 2015
There’s more to France than Paris – try Lyon
#LYON is top of the list for a city break by train this autumn, according toLoco2, a railway travel search and booking engine
The direct Eurostar train from London swerves around Paris to reach the southern French city in four hours/41 minutes, with trains departing three times a week in both directions, on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, October 31, and then once a week on Saturdays until Spring. Tickets cost from £89 return.
Passengers can head further south by staying on board to reach Avignon in five hours/49 minutes, and Marseille in six hours/27 minutes, with tickets from £99 return.
Other choices for a #citybreak by rail are Strasbourg, on France's eastern border with Germany and 5 hours/41 minutes from London. The journey, by Eurostar and double-decker TGV Duplex, requires a change of trains – and stations – in Paris. For Italy, Turin is 10 hours by Eurostar and TGV, from £125 return.
Booking for autumn rail travel is available up to December 12, when the winter railway timetable is due to come into force. Booking for travel beyond this date will open on October 15.
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Thursday, 30 July 2015
Eurostar launch ski season ticket sales
SKI enthusiasts looking to travel to the slopes by rail can celebrate as #Eurostar offers passengers more routes to the French Alps than ever before. It has opened sales for its direct ski service from London St Pancras and Ashford International.
For the first #skiseason ever, Brits can board the train at London St Pancras or Ashford and be in Lyon – the gateway to the French Alps – in just over four-and-a-half hours.
For those wishing to ski in the Swiss Alps, Eurostar’s connecting service to Geneva via Lille is another way to reach the heart of Switzerland and then onto popular resorts.
The 2015/2016 seasonal ski services will run weekly from December 19 until April 9.
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Sunday, 19 July 2015
Take the train to the sun!
HOLIDAYMAKERS can avoid the airport scrum during summer school breaks by taking the train to Europe's coastal resorts … rail strikes (in Britain and across the Channel) permitting.
Loco2, a train travel search-and-booking engine, suggests these trains to the sun:
FRANCE: BRITTANY COAST – Take the Eurostar to Paris, then TGV direct to Quimper. Picnic and paddle on the fine white sands of Cap-Coz; discover the Celtic heart of Quimper; and older kids can learn to sail at nearby Bénodet. This part of Brittany lends itself to exploration by train, with regional TER services available inland to Auray or out to the coast of the Quiberon peninsula.
FRANCE: BRITTANY COAST – Take the Eurostar to Paris, then TGV direct to Quimper. Picnic and paddle on the fine white sands of Cap-Coz; discover the Celtic heart of Quimper; and older kids can learn to sail at nearby Bénodet. This part of Brittany lends itself to exploration by train, with regional TER services available inland to Auray or out to the coast of the Quiberon peninsula.
Journey time* from eight hours, with an optional stop for lunch in Paris. From £63 one-way.
SPAIN: COSTA BRAVA – Travel by Eurostar to Lyon, and onward by double-decker TGV to Girona. Two new rail routes combine to make this a stress-free journey. A Eurostar from London goes direct to Lyon, avoiding changing trains in Paris. In Lyon, it's a same-station change to the train to Girona or onward to Barcelona, on board the new double-decker Euroduplex service. Bucket-and-spade fun at the white sands of Tamari and tiny yet perfect Sa Caleta, in the shadow of a medieval castle; make a splash at Aquabrava waterpark at Roses; and stroll the ancient walled city of Girona.
Journey time* from 10 hours, with time for lunch between trains in Lyon. From £86 one-way.
ITALY: LIGURIAN RIVIERA - The Eurostar to Paris, then the Thello night train to Milan, and finally a scenic InterCity ride to Sestri Levante. The fun of a night train, with sleeping cabins and a restaurant car, the views of the Ligurian coast from Genoa southwards. Play on the exquisite beaches around Sestri Levante; explore towns such as Portofino; and cycle the coastal greenway from Levanto to Framura.
Journey time* from 16 hours overnight. From £89.50 one-way, including four-berth couchette on the Thello night train.
*Journey times are calculated from London St. Pancras International, London.
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SPAIN: COSTA BRAVA – Travel by Eurostar to Lyon, and onward by double-decker TGV to Girona. Two new rail routes combine to make this a stress-free journey. A Eurostar from London goes direct to Lyon, avoiding changing trains in Paris. In Lyon, it's a same-station change to the train to Girona or onward to Barcelona, on board the new double-decker Euroduplex service. Bucket-and-spade fun at the white sands of Tamari and tiny yet perfect Sa Caleta, in the shadow of a medieval castle; make a splash at Aquabrava waterpark at Roses; and stroll the ancient walled city of Girona.
Journey time* from 10 hours, with time for lunch between trains in Lyon. From £86 one-way.
ITALY: LIGURIAN RIVIERA - The Eurostar to Paris, then the Thello night train to Milan, and finally a scenic InterCity ride to Sestri Levante. The fun of a night train, with sleeping cabins and a restaurant car, the views of the Ligurian coast from Genoa southwards. Play on the exquisite beaches around Sestri Levante; explore towns such as Portofino; and cycle the coastal greenway from Levanto to Framura.
Journey time* from 16 hours overnight. From £89.50 one-way, including four-berth couchette on the Thello night train.
*Journey times are calculated from London St. Pancras International, London.
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Friday, 5 June 2015
Thomas Cook launches new brand focused on city breaks
Product features include a full range of flight and travel options, from Eurostar to scheduled and low-cost airlines.
‘Our research shows that 77% of customers visiting our stores to book their beach break also enjoy three #citybreaks a year,’ said Mark Maddock at #ThomasCook UK. ‘We have not only enhanced the breadth of our offering but also the way it is presented, allowing customers to more easily choose the short break that’s right for them.’
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Sunday, 31 May 2015
Paris? Who needs it?
A NEW direct train from London to Marseille means it's no longer necessary to change trains in Paris. Passengers can buy tickets in a single transaction exclusively at the train-booking website loco2.com
The new route on Eurostar will connect London St Pancras to Marseille in six hours, 27 minutes, beating the best journey time by more than 30 minutes. The 776-mile journey is the furthest a regular scheduled train has ever travelled direct from London.
The Eurostar service from London to Marseille operates three times a week in May and June (Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays), increasing to five times a week in July (daily except Tuesday and Wednesday).
The train departs London at 07.19 and arrives in Marseille at 2.46pm. On the return journey, it departs Marseille at 3.22pm and arrives in London at 10.12pm. Fares start from £49.50 one way.
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Thursday, 19 March 2015
Eurostar brings south of France closer to UK travellers
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EUROSTAR has launched a campaign to promote its year-round service direct to the South of France.
Destinations such as Lyon, Avignon, and Marseille will all be within easier reach of London and Ashford thanks to the new Eurostar service starting on May 1.
The new Eurostar route offers a seamless journey from the heart of London or Ashford to the centre of Lyon, Avignon and Marseille.
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Thursday, 5 March 2015
UK recovery fuels Eurostar traffic
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EUROSTAR has reported continuing growth in passenger numbers and sales revenues in 2014, as the company celebrated its 20th anniversary and unveiled its new e320 trains.
Last year, passenger numbers rose by three percent to 10.4 million, bringing the total number of passengers travelling on Eurostar since the start of services in 1994 to more than 150 million.
Sales revenues increased by one percent to £867 million.
The numbers were underpinned, in particular, by the recovery in the UK economy which also led to an increase in business travel bookings.
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Friday, 19 December 2014
Eurostar launches Geneva service
With a connection to a TGV Lyria service in Lille, passengers can travel from London to Geneva in just over six hours.
Eurostar customer research has flagged up Geneva is one of the most desirable destinations for UK travellers.
The new route is the latest addition to Eurostar’s growing list of destinations, with the launch of a new service to Lyon, Avignon, and Marseille starting in May next year, followed by Amsterdam in 2016.
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