Eurostar News Page 14
Eurostar overcomes economic environment to report strong 2012 figures
Eurostar has reported a strong performance in 2012 marked by rising passenger numbers and good growth in profitability. Despite the difficult economic backdrop, passenger numbers for the year ended December 31st 2012 rose two per cent from 9.7 million to 9.9 million.
Eurostar set to unveil new website
Eurostar is launching a smarter, simpler and faster eurostar.com from 19 March 2013. The new site, which is part of Eurostar’s wider investment programme, will feature a modern look and feel and an enhanced layout to transform and speed up the booking process for passengers.
Rugby fans boost Eurostar passenger numbers
Eurostar has reported a 6% surge in bookings over the February half term week, compared with the same UK half term holiday last year. Thousands of Brits have been taking the opportunity to enjoy a Winter break, while the French national rugby team and its fans have been flocking to London for today’s England versus France Six Nations clash.
Rugby fans boost passenger numbers ahead of the Six Nations clash
Eurostar has reported a 6% surge in bookings over the February half term week, compared with the same UK half term holiday last year.
Eurostar ‘woos’ its passengers with Valentine’s Day surprises
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that ‘marries’ the UK and the continent will treat its passengers to a host of romantic surprises to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day.
Eurostar to carry thousands on new ski holiday routes
Eurostar is set to carry tens of thousands of travellers from across the UK to France, Belgium and Switzerland over the festive period. From today until January 3rd, Eurostar has seen a surge in bookings from the UK with over 160,000 passengers expected to travel for a winter getaway.
Eurostar launches new services to southern France
Eurostar is launching a new direct service from London and Avignon to three popular holiday destinations in the South of France - Lyon, Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. The new weekly spring service, which complements Eurostar’s existing Avignon services, is perfect for travellers looking to secure an early summer getaway.
Eurostar comes of age at St Pancras
Eurostar customers and crew at St Pancras International have celebrated the 18th anniversary of the start of high-speed passenger services, which since 1994 have revolutionised travel between the UK and mainland Europe. The secretary of state for transport, Patrick McLoughlin, joined Eurostar chief executive Nicolas Petrovic on the Eurostar platforms, to mark the occasion with the cutting of a special birthday cake, the first of many to be shared with customers throughout the day.
Raymond Blanc takes over as Eurostar culinary director
Michelin starred chef Raymond Blanc has been announced as Eurostar’s new culinary director - with the aim to transform its Business Premier menus with the best sustainable, seasonal produce from Britain, France and Belgium. The announcement is supported by new research which reveals some insights into habits of British travellers, and the expectations of the food they’d want on the journey.
Olympics hits profits at Eurostar
Eurostar has reported solid performance during the third quarter of 2012, with passenger numbers broadly flat year-on-year at 2.6 million. Travel patterns, however, were significantly influenced by the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games, with fewer travellers using the international rail service.
Eurostar rolls out ski service to the Swiss Alps
This winter, Eurostar is forging a partnership with the international high-speed train service, “TGV Lyria” to launch a new weekly service between London and some of Switzerland’s most popular ski resorts.
Eurostar passengers warned over Channel Tunnel engineering work
Essential Eurotunnel engineering works are scheduled to take place in the Channel Tunnel this weekend, which will affect some Eurostar services. As a result, the times for some Eurostar services have been amended from Saturday September 29th until Monday October 1st.