Eurostar CEO on Currencies, Brexit, Travel Demand

The video discusses the impact of tourism and currency fluctuations on travel, highlighting the UK's strong market performance. It covers Eurostar's stable pricing strategy amidst competition from low-cost airlines. The discussion shifts to Brexit, its effects on business travel, and Eurostar's expansion plans to Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Concerns about border control due to Brexit are addressed with the implementation of facial recognition technology to streamline passport control.

What was a significant factor contributing to the rise in Christmas passenger figures for Eurostar?

• The cheap pound attracting tourists

• New routes to Asia

• Increased ticket prices

• Reduced competition

How is Eurostar preparing for potential changes due to Brexit?

• By expanding routes to the US

• By closing routes to France

• By facilitating business travel between London and Paris

• By reducing ticket prices

Which new cities is Eurostar planning to connect with London?

• Rotterdam and Amsterdam

• Rome and Milan

• Berlin and Munich

• Madrid and Barcelona

What technology is Eurostar investing in to address border control challenges?

• Automated luggage handling

• Facial recognition technology

• Drone surveillance

• Biometric ticketing

What is a major concern for Eurostar regarding Brexit?

• Increased competition from airlines

• Decreased demand for travel

• Delays at passport control

• Rising fuel costs