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Brittany Ferries reports best passenger figures for a decade
In total, 2,676,500 passengers were carried, a rise of 3%. Turnover was also up 5.2% to €454.9m.
Monday 6 March 2017
Brittany Ferries reports best passenger figures for a decade
Following its annual general meeting in France last Friday, Brittany Ferries today reports strong passenger and freight figures for 2016. Overall passenger numbers were up for a fourth consecutive year and despite the challenges presented by Brexit it was the company’s best performance in a decade.
The company operates services from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth to France and Spain and around 85 % of all passengers are British. There is also a weekly service from Roscoff in Brittany to Cork in Ireland.
In addition to growth in passenger numbers, Brittany Ferries reported a rise in freight carried. In total 204,000 units were transported last year, across all routes, a rise of 6.7%.
“We’re delighted to report strong passenger and freight figures for 2016,” said Mike Bevens commercial director. “Brexit has brought challenges to our business, but we remain confident. People will always seek a convenient and enjoyable way to holiday on the continent and families in particular come to us to avoid the hassle of the airport. Our cruise ferries, high speed and économie services will continue to be the most relaxing and attractive way to reach beautiful destinations.”
The company continues to invest in more sail-and-stay holidays, including cottage breaks, hotels, apartments and chalet camping. A family of four can, for example, easily find a one week break in the August summer holiday for around £200 per person, including ferry travel and accommodation.
For more information visit: www.brittanyferries.co.uk/holidays
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About Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries is a passenger car and freight service operating from eleven ports, linking four countries: UK – France, UK – Spain and Ireland – France. The company was set up by a collective of French farmers as a freight-only operator, running from Roscoff in Brittany to Plymouth with the first crossing taking place on 1 January 1973, the date the United Kingdom joined the EEC (forerunner to the EU).
The aim then was to bring French agricultural products to a wider British market. However, the service quickly developed into an operation carrying hundreds of thousands of British tourists, eager to experience the delights of Brittany and Normandy. Today Brittany Ferries is the market leader on the Western Channel for passengers and for freight. It is also a leading supplier of ferry-inclusive motoring holidays to France and Spain. Further information can be found by visiting: www.brittanyferries.com.
Contact:
Christopher Jones on 02392 402 965 or 07917 540 878 or [email protected]
Nigel Wonnacott on 02392 402 943 or 07833 446 729 or [email protected]