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Belmond to axe UK leg of the Orient Express owing to Brexit
London-Folkestone portion of the legendary joined set to be scrapped due to difficulties caused by Brexit and upcoming biometric checks
Eurostar marks route milestone with huge carbon savings claim
More than 83,000 tonnes of CO2 saved since launch five years ago of high-speed rail services between London and Amsterdam
Fresh France strike action triggers new FCDO travel warning
Foreign Office warns ’coordinated strike action’ could impact people’s return from Easter breaks
Belmond’s Royal Scotsman launches Dior spa and Tom Kitchin tie-ups
The Dior spa, adventure activities and culinary journeys are new for 2023
New non-stop London-Luton airport rail service launches
The journey from St Pancras to Luton will take passengers to the airport terminal
Eurotunnel reports uptick in coach enquiries following Dover ferry delays
It comes after ferry firms entered talks with port authorities after a critical incident was declared when travellers faced queues of up to 17-hours
Domestic rail travel to cost a third more than flights, Which? finds
It comes as cuts to air passenger duty (APD) are set to encourage new and cheaper domestic flights from 1 April
What's trending for short breaks, according to Newmarket Holidays
Dubrovnik leads the way, with Italy and Lapland also popular, and flight-free gaining momentum.
Transport sec hails end of 12-month Network Rail strikes
Mark Harper has hailed the RMT’s decision to accept the 9% pay rise over two years while Network Rail boss Andrew Haines said it was ‘good news for our people’
Airlines warn of delays ahead of French national strike
EasyJet, Ryanair and Eurostar have warned passengers travel to the country may be disrupted on Monday (20 March)
Rocky Mountaineer reveals trade incentive for new US itinerary
Agents can earn a place aboard Rocky Mountaineer’s Rockies to the Red Rocks rail journey
HS2 delay risks destroying govt's levelling up agenda, BTA chief warns
The government confirmed construction of the Birmingham-Crewe leg of the new network will be delayed for two years to cut costs
French general strike set to hit air, rail and ferry links on Tuesday
Several airlines, ferry firms and Eurostar have warned of the potential impact of a fresh general strike over pension reform on Tuesday (7 March)
Rail specialist reports doubling in demand for Italy breaks
Railbookers launches new itineraries and e-brochures in response to increase interest in, and bookings for, Italy rail breaks
Transport sec confident of making new EU biometric checks work
Mark Harper headed to France this week to discuss the EU’s new entry-exit system, which will introduce biometric checks at external EU borders – such as with the UK at ferry ports and international rail terminals
Eurostar halts ticket sales for half-term getaway
Inter-continental rail operator closes sales on trains departing London on 11 February owing to planned strike action in France next week
The smart reason why Florida holidays should always be twin-centre

“My key message when talking to agents is this,” says Gill Standeven, travel trade account director for Visit Florida. “If a first-timer stays one or two nights outside the theme parks, they are five times more likely to rebook. Add extra nights at the beach and they will come back to Florida.” 

Byway releases ‘Swisstainable’ rail holidays departing from every UK station
The flight-free travel specialist has launched a collection of train holidays to Switzerland, departing from your local station
Eurostar services ‘running at two-thirds capacity’ to and from UK
Chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave said with post-Brexit border checks and current levels of border staff, there were “bottlenecks” in stations, according to national news reports
Eurostar Group reveals new brand ahead of autumn launch
The move, according to the group, reaffirms its ambition to carry 30 million passengers by 2030
British Pullman elevates its Murder Mystery Experience
The new Murder Mystery Experience will launch in March and run on a bi-monthly basis until the end of the year
Rocky Mountaineer offers trade early discounts before direct offers launch
Agents can offer discounts of up to £255 per couple before they are available to consumers booking direct
Peru: Machu Picchu rail link reopens amid new state of emergency
Train services to Machu Picchu restarted on Sunday (15 January) after the Peruvian government announced a further 30-day state of emergency in the Puno, Cusco and Lima regions
New Heathrow rail link facing strike disruption this week
Elizabeth Line connection to Heathrow set to be disrupted due to industrial action