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Eurostar launches its first ad campaign under AMV BBDO
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe has launched its first advertising campaign from newly appointed pan-European creative agency, AMV BBDO.
Breaking Travel News interview: Darren Williams, international sales director, Eurostar
With just three days to go for the ‘golden games’ in London, Breaking Travel News catches up with Darren Williams, director of sales from Eurostar, to find out how the Games have impacted on passenger figures over the past few months and new developments planned for the high speed rail service as it looks to travel into new markets.
Leisure travel boosts Eurostar numbers
Eurostar has reported continuing growth in passenger numbers and a resilient performance in sales revenues in the first half of 2012. In the first six months of the year, passenger numbers rose by two per cent, to 4.8 million from 4.7 million in the same period of 2011.
Eurostar unveils Paralympic preparations
A trio of Paralympic athletes joined Eurostar, the official carrier of the French and Belgian Paralympic teams, at their East London depot yesterday to reveal the unique modifications being made to Eurostar services carrying athletes to the London 2012 Paralympic Games this summer. Britain’s F57 javelin world champion and world record holder, Nathan Stephens; Belgium’s top Paralympic wheelchair tennis player, Annick Sevenans; and France’s leading Paralympic fencing champion, Moez el Assine were among the first to visit the depot - within a stone’s throw of the Olympic Park - to find out how each train will be adapted by Eurostar’s fleet engineering team.
Eurostar launches summer ticket sale
Eurostar has released 20,000 extra £69 return fares for mid-week travel from London to Paris, Lille or Brussels this summer. Holidaymakers have until Sunday to make the most of this exclusive offer, which is available for travel between the July 24th and August 31st 2012.
Eurostar becomes official carrier for French Paralympic Team
Eurostar has revealed details of a new partnership with the French National Paralympic Committee, which will see the high-speed rail operator proudly carry the French Paralympic team to the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Eurostar introduces quiet coach facility
High-speed passenger service Eurostar is introducing a new quiet coach facility on-board all of its trains for travel from September. This service is being introduced in direct response to customer requests for the option of a quieter environment in which to work or wind down during their journey.
Eurostar becomes the official carrier of the Belgian Paralympic team
Eurostar has revealed details of its partnership with the Belgian National Paralympic Committee, which will see the high-speed rail operator proudly carry the Belgian Paralympic team to London ahead of the Paralympic Games later this year.
Diamond Jubilee drives Eurostar sales
Eurostar has reported a 30 per cent surge in bookings around the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend, compared with the same period last year1 and an 18 per cent increase, compared to the Royal Wedding weekend in 2011. Thousands of Brits are taking advantage of the double bank holiday to take an extended mini break, while thousands of our European cousins will visit London to enjoy the Jubilee celebrations, as royal fever spreads across the continent.
Eurostar reports growth in leisure traffic
High speed rail service Eurostar has reported a good start to the year with continued growth in sales revenues and passenger numbers. This growth is expected to continue as London gears up for one its busiest ever summers as travellers flock to London to enjoy a range of attractions including the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations and the London 2012 Games and Festival.
Breaking Travel News In Bruges
Just three hours from London by Eurostar, Bruges is the quintessential short-break holiday idea for time-poor UK travellers. Here Breaking Travel News visits this medieval delight in northern Belgium to discover the canals, breweries and architecture that make up this enduring gem.
Eurostar presents Traction: Official London 2012 Festival Event
To kick start the countdown to the London 2012 Games, Eurostar, an official supporter of both the Games and the London 2012 Festival, has today unveiled a one-day summer festival - Eurostar presents Traction - curated by internationally renowned DJ Gilles Peterson.