The Train Chartering Company announces its presence at The International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes on the VisitBritain stand.

The International Luxury Travel Market is the only global trade event dedicated to enabling specialist luxury travel trade buyers from the world's top 50 outbound countries to meet exclusively luxury travel suppliers, in a "Hosted Buyer" appointment-driven forum. www.iltm.net.

"Our private charter Trains are the ultimate in luxury land travel in Britain. It is entirely appropriate that we join the VisitBritain stand at the ILTM to support the promotion of the UK as a prime luxury destination," stated Fay Lejeune, Director of Train Chartering. "Stepping into the saloon of one's own private Train waiting at a platform just for you, and sinking into an armchair whilst being attended by uniformed stewards is a rare privilege, now being presented to the ILTM's Hosted Buyers."

Train Chartering is featuring horse racing in England for 2005 with private Trains to Royal Ascot at York (www.royalascot.co.uk) and the Cheltenham Festival (www.cheltenham.co.uk). Full details will be available on the VisitBritain stand.

VisitBritain's Regional Manager for Europe South, David Hamilton said:

"Buyers at the ILTM are looking for the highest level of service when enjoying Britain's rich history and heritage, our world-renowned coastline and countryside, the appeal of our cities, and an unrivalled sporting and social season. Train Chartering's private Trains are yet another unique selling point for Britain as a luxury destination."

About VisitBritain

VisitBritain markets Britain to the rest of the world. VisitBritain's mission is to build the value of tourism by creating world class destination brands and marketing campaigns.

For further information: Elliott Frisby, Corporate Press Officer on +44 (0)20 8563 3035