Technological changes in the world of transport are going to affect tourism in general. The Channel tunnel has cut down journey time from the UK to the European continent, whether by cat or Eurostar. High-speed catamaran ferries, tilting trains and faster air flight are also predicted to make an impact (O'Connell, 2002). It is a commonly held perception that journey times of more than two and a half hours put people off making a trip, and reducing travel time opens up new destinations to the weekend break market in particular. Fast-track travel, with personalized electronic ticketing systems, will also play apart in reducing journey times. Environmentally friendlier alternatives to petrol engines are being researched and tested by motoring industry. and their introduction could benefit the environmental reputation of the tourism industry.