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RAIL Plus and French Travel Connection combined last night to treat 200 travel agents to a preview of a new French movie called The Art of Love at Sydney’s trendy Chauvel Theatre in Paddington as a prelude to the start of the annual French Film Festival beginning next week. It was a very French affair indeed with guests being treated to French bubbly, Beaujolais wine & pastries prior to the screening. The Art of Love was apt because Australian travellers have fallen in love with train travel through Europe, according to Greg McCallum, National Sales & Marketing Manager, Rail Plus Australasia. “We saw a 23% growth from Australia in European rail travel last year, mostly on TGV services through France and on Eurostar from London to Paris,” said McCallum. “A lot of our sales were also driven by new high-speed lines, resulting in more product on the market,” he said. The event also saw the launch of Rail Europe Connection’s new 2012 agent guide to Europe’s most inspiring rail itineraries. It showcases seven of the best rail journeys including the Atlantic Gems, Mediterranean Flavours, Magic Cities of Germany, European Classics and Scandinavian Midnight Sun trips, in association with 40 exclusive partners. McCallum is pictured (right) with French Travel Connection md Brad McDonnell. |
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