Ferry News - December 2008

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Scottish Greens leader reconsiders rail link

The Scottish Greens co-leader has become ‘ambivalent’ over the high-speed link between England and Scotland.

Globus predicts 2009 travel trends

The global travel company is expecting travel to Europe and South America and river cruising to top next year’s trends.

Steiner Leisure and Seabourn Cruises extend agreement

Steiner Leisure announced the extension of its agreement with Seabourn through December 2014.

BA orders new jets for CityFlyer subsidiary

British Airways has ordered 11 new fuel-efficient aircraft for its regional arm, BA CityFlyer.

Responsibletravel.com predicts 2009 trends

The eco-friendly travel specialist says that the coming year will see an increase in holidays closer to home.

Irish Ferries award contract to Aelia

French retailer Aelia has been awarded the contract to operate shops on board Dublin-based Irish Ferries ships.

Overseas holidays to feel effect of credit crunch

Overseas holidays are likely to lose ground to good domestic alternatives, a new study indicates.

Tallink launches Baltic Queen cruise ferry

The new Baltic Queen was christened and launched last week at the STX shipyard in Rauma.

Eurostar timetable not restored until spring

Eurostar passengers won’t see the operator’s full timetable in operation until after the winter.

Liverpool sees second cruise line pull out

A second cruise line will relocate from Liverpool due to an unresolved dispute over berthing facilities.

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