Articles tagged “sncf”

Ground Transport

Europe’s Night Trains Reawakened Thanks to the Pandemic

First it was flying. Now governments are banding together to drive home the climate-friendly travel message, and sleeper trains are back.

Markus Wacket and Thomas Escritt, Reuters | 3 years ago

Ground Transport

Carpooling Startup BlaBlaCar Looks to Take Over Long-Distance Bus Service Ouibus

Rail operator SNCF also announced that it is has led a $113 million investment in BlaBlaCar as a new investor. Perhaps carpooling could prove to be a path to building a major travel brand.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

SkiftX

Best Travel Ads This Week: Real-Life Experiences That Pop Online

Travel brands are particularly well-positioned for real-life ambient marketing that portray experiences better than a staid graphic ad.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

SkiftX

Best Travel Ads This Week: Campaigns That Engage Online and in the Flesh

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Best Travel Ads This Week: Making Fees and Uncomfortable Seats Look Fun

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Online Travel

French railway company opens booking site to offer way more than rail

SNCF is shutting down its rail-only sites to focus on its more comprehensive French Voyages brand, despite the company president’s concern that large search engines will knock out small operators.

Gwyn Topham, The Telegraph | 12 years ago