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Majority of travellers unwilling to pay more for on-ground transport in Japan, but travel demand soars despite JR Pass price hike
Since the full reopening of its borders, Japan has become the top destination for travellers in Asia. Klook tracked a close to five times increase in daily bookings to Japan in October 2023 and this number is expected to rise as Japan enters its first peak travel season since the pandemic.
From planes to trains – how will the shift impact the way travel is sold?
With France introducing domestic flight bans where there’s a rail alternative, and major European airlines like Air France, KLM and Lufthansa supporting the shift, what does this mean for the wider travel industry?
Eurostar launches new brand campaign and loyalty programme
The new Eurostar, bringing together Eurostar and Thalys, has launched to customers on 1 October 2023. A new brand, a new website, a new app and a new loyalty programme are the first steps in the creation of the new company, whose ambition is to carry 30 million passengers a year by 2030
Brightline to go from 16 to 30 trains between Orlando and Miami
Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, higher-speed rail service in America, will double its train service between Orlando and Miami, just two weeks after opening the highly anticipated route.
Instagram’s top luxury train journeys for autumn/winter travel
As longer days and sunshine give way to amber hues and crisp air, travellers’ are struck with a sense of
Instagram’s favorite luxury train journeys this season
Switzerland’s Bernina Express is Instagram’s most picturesque luxury train journey this autumn/winter, with 96,691 Instagram posts.
Making history: Brightline opens between Orlando and Miami
The first train, Bright Pink, arrived in Orlando at 11:05 a.m. and was greeted by more than 500 elected officials, business leaders, community partners and company leaders from across the state.
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour and the Indian Pacific: Two Iconic Experiences in One Journey
Journey Beyond’s 2024 Stagelights and Sydney Sights holiday package pairs a journey on the Indian Pacific with a night at the opera that promises to be just as dazzling as the diverse landscapes the train travels through on its route between Perth and Sydney.
Brightline Orlando to officially launch service from September 22
Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, announced that service to Orlando International Airport will begin on September 22, 2023.
Ready, set, snow! Eurostar launches new ski service for a green way to travel to the Alps
Eurostar Group has announced sales for the brand-new Eurostar Snow service leaving from London to the Alps via Lille Europe.
Some iconic train journeys around Asia, and where to stay
Whether you’re trying to cut down on your carbon footprint or you’re simply looking for new layers of adventure, slow
Journey Beyond introduces a new style of rail travel: Gold Premium
Journey Beyond has announced the on-sale launch of Gold Premium, now available to book on The Ghan and Great Southern for 2024.
Europe could save 1 million tonnes of CO2 per year by switching domestic flights for rail
Mabrian Technologies, a company specialising in Travel Intelligence, has carried out a study on the potential impact of replacing domestic air routes
The new company ‘FS Treni Turistici Italiani’ is established by FS Group
This new company was founded with the mission of proposing a range of rail services specifically designed and calibrated for quality, with sustainable tourism that is attentive to rediscovering the riches of the Italian territory
Europe could save 1 million tonnes of CO2 per year by switching domestic flights for rail
Mabrian Technologies, a company specialising in Travel Intelligence, has carried out a study on the potential impact of replacing domestic air routes of less than two and a half hours, and a maximum of 500km, with high-speed trains.
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