Eurotunnel has become an affiliate partner of Disneyland Resort Paris as its campaign to promote self-drive travel in Eu
Eurotunnel has become an affiliate partner of Disneyland Resort Paris as its campaign to promote self-drive travel in Europe accelerates.
Published: 02 Oct 2005
Eurotunnel has become an affiliate partner of Disneyland Resort Paris as its campaign to promote self-drive travel in Europe accelerates.
According to Eurotunnel, the partnership deal means that customers booking online at www.eurotunnel.com
Jo Willacy, Eurotunnel commercial director, said, "With a simple click of the Mickey! mouse, our customers can now plan a complete self-drive package to Disneyland Resort Paris. Why bother with the hassle of the airport when you can drive straight to the Magic Kingdom and all that Disneyland Resort Paris has to offer." The company also added that self-drive is becoming increasingly popular with families travelling to the Disneyland Resort Paris, who are tired of airport delays eating into their holiday time.
Recently, Eurotunnel stated that its shuttle service revenue were up 6% to £146 million in a favourable local context in the first half of 2005. During the same period, railways revenue was stable at £117 million, including payments of £36 million under the Minimum Usage Charge (MUC). Its first-half operating profit rose 19 percent to 74 million pounds. "Net interest charges, including other financial income and charges, were £161 million for the first half of 2005, a decrease of 4% compared to the same period in 2004. Hedging charges included within net interest charges significantly offset the benefit of lower interest rates. The net loss improved by £18 million to £87 million for the first half of 2005," said the company.