RateHawk, in partnership with Rail Europe, has introduced a rail travel booking service on its platform, allowing its partners – travel agents, operators, and other industry professionals worldwide – to book rail tickets across various European destinations.
This new service complements the existing travel options already available on RateHawk, which include accommodation, flights, car rentals, and transfers.
RateHawk’s partners can now book all travel components within a single system. Rail tickets are available across 13 European countries including France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, the UK, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, and Austria.
The new initiative streamlines the booking process for travel agents, allowing them to quickly filter options based on client preferences and select the best choices for their clients.
Travel professionals will have the flexibility to book trips using various payment methods, including payments by card, wire transfer, credit limit or overpayments, or by pay-by-link options – travel professionals can even book railway tickets using their credit limit.
Rail Europe’s product portfolio features leading railway carriers across Europe, including Italo in Italy, Renfe and Iryo in Spain, SBB CFF FFS and Rhätische Bahn in Switzerland, ÖBB in Austria, TGV InOui in France, Rail Delivery Group in the UK, Eurostar in France, the UK, the Netherlands, and Belgium, as well as RegioJet in the Czech Republic.
Fredrik Bonnalt, head of non-accommodation supply at Emerging Travel Group, RateHawk’s parent company, commented: “Rail travel offers great opportunities for our partners’ businesses, enabling them to meet customer needs and attract new clients.
“Rail transportation is widely recognised as the most environmentally friendly option, and with many companies prioritising carbon footprint reduction and incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives into their corporate travel programs, our TMC partners can greatly benefit from this new booking service.”
Björn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe, added: “This dynamic partnership reflects our shared commitment to offering seamless travel solutions through advanced technology. At Rail Europe, we believe train travel is the best way to explore Europe – not only for its efficiency but also for its positive environmental impact. By empowering travel agents with the best tools to integrate rail services, we aim to make every journey a memorable experience for travellers.”
