United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Brittany Ferries shows Brexit confidence by investing in new ferry
Brittany Ferries says it is showing its confidence in the cross channel market, despite Brexit, by investing around £175 million in a new ferry.
A year since Britain voted to leave the EU, the ferry operator has confirmed details of a new LNG cruise ferry, named Honfleur, after the seaside town in Normandy.
It will operate on the company’s busiest route from Portsmouth to Caen, with a planned arrival in spring 2019.
"Honfleur is proof to our confidence that, despite Brexit, people will still want to visit France, and that demand for travel between the UK and France will remain strong, particularly from those looking to cross the Channel in comfort and style," said commercial director Mike Bevens.
"She will reaffirm our position as a class-leading operator thanks to LNG propulsion and an interior that has been carefully considered to meet the needs of everyone. It’s a huge step forward for us, a clear statement of our intent for the future and a reassuring signal for our customers, 8 in 10 of whom are British."
He said Honfleur would be the most environmentally-friendly vessel operating on the English Channel, emittin less carbon dioxide than diesel following combustion and burning with no smoke.
Free Wi-Fi will come as standard in all cabins and public spaces, and a digital information lounge will serve as a focal point.
There will be two cinemas, children’s play areas, quiet lounges, panoramic views, reading areas, an – la carte restaurant, and a self-service facility, caf-© and bar serving light snacks.
When Honfleur enters the fleet, Brittany Ferries’ cruise-ferry Normandie will switch to the Portsmouth-Le Havre route.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
Abercrombie & Kent hails $500 million funding boost
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’