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Four in five executives expect to travel for business this year in latest sign of post-pandemic bounce back.
The vast majority of people (80%) believe they will travel for work this year and next, in the latest sign of a surge in demand for international travel following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.
A renewed public focus on sustainability means that most passengers would now prefer to travel by train than plane, new polling by Opinium Research, commissioned by HS1, shows.
The data reveals how demand for environmentally-friendly travel is surging back following the end of all coronavirus restrictions in the UK.
Two-thirds of respondents stated they would prefer to travel by train over plane, with 66% saying they are likely to travel to Europe by train over using a plane for business. The figure increased to 77% for leisure passengers.ADVERTISEMENTRespondents stated that Covid-19 had highlighted a need for businesses to take more sustainable travel options, demonstrating a major shift in attitudes towards green transport when going overseas. This was reflected by four in five of those surveyed (81%) saying they want their business to become greener by reducing their carbon footprint.
Dyan Crowther, CEO, HS1, said: “We’re extremely pleased to see that people are looking to get back out there for business and leisure, and taking up all of the UK’s travel options in 2022.

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Fred. Holidays Rail Journeys has launched a getaway for vintage rail enthusiasts, the Vintage Trains of Switzerland Luxury Package.
The trip offers a unique and lavish way to experience the central European destination.
This seven-day holiday combines five-star luxury accommodation and two nostalgic rail journeys on the Glacier Pullman Express and the Golden Pass with first class rail travel throughout.
Fly from London to Geneva and take a direct train to the pretty lakeside town of Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva where guests spend one night in a five-star hotel.
The following day board the beautiful Belle Époque carriages and travel along the Golden Pass to Zweisimmen and on to Spiez, then south to the Alpine resort of Zermatt where guests will enjoy a two-night stay. ADVERTISEMENTFollowing the two-night stay in Zermatt, board the Glacier Pullman Express for a truly magical experience.
Four vintage Pullman carriages dating back to the 1920s and 1930s will carry you from Zermatt to Andermatt as you relax in large, comfortable armchairs in sumptuous surroundings and enjoy lunch with drinks in the Goumino dining cars.
There are two departures on June 23rd and July 14th with prices from £3,699 per person.

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TUI Group had upgraded tours and activities partnership with Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe.
The agreement the strong and strategic growth in tours and activities, including a steadily increasing number of partnerships with high-profile European businesses.
The enhanced version of the digital platform now enables Eurostar customers to choose from over 5,000 excursions, activities and tickets, available in all Eurostar destinations.
In the UK there are hundreds of activities in London alone, but customers can also book excursions in Oxford, Cambridge, Cardiff and Edinburgh.
There are also experiences available throughout France, the Netherlands and Belgium, including options in the key city destinations of Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels, as well as Versailles, the French Riviera, Rotterdam and Antwerp for those looking to travel on to Eurostar’s connecting destinations.ADVERTISEMENTHenry Ledden, head of digital, Eurostar, said: “As people start planning their first trips after lockdowns, they are looking for new experiences.
“Our updated activities platform offers a selection of the best things to do across our destinations making it even easier to plan an escape as travel restrictions ease.”
A diverse selection of experiences is available, from skip the line options at world famous landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, Stonehenge and Harry Potter Studios, to must-do activities, including boating along Amsterdam’s canals, Belgian beer tasting and the Downton Abbey tour.
“Eurostar was our first international rail partner, and we are very proud to grow our collaboration, providing a digital solution to deliver more great experiences for their customers,” commented Nishank Gopalkrishnan, chief business officer of TUI Musement, the tours and activities division of TUI Group.
“This is also further recognition of the growth of our supply portfolio, globally and within Europe, and the scalability of our digital distribution solutions.”

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