Collaboration enables travel agencies to
compare and sell combined trips through Sabre Rail
LONDON, Nov. 7, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a
leading software and technology company powering the global
travel industry, and Trainline Partner Solutions (TPS), Trainline's
B2B arm and a leading distributor of global rail content, today
announced an agreement to introduce new multi-national rail content
to Sabre's travel marketplace. The partnership underlines the
importance of the high-growth rail segment for Sabre as travelers
look for more sustainable, flexible travel options.
Italian train operators Trenitalia and Italo as well as SBB
Switzerland and Germany's Deutsche
Bahn will be the first rail content providers to be made available
to Sabre-connected travel agents through this collaboration.
Focused on international distribution, the content will be
available exclusively outside the providers' home markets.
Industry studies indicate that rail travel is on a growth
trajectory coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. A study by
Trainline Partner Solutions earlier this year revealed that
two-thirds (67%) of businesses were concerned about the carbon
footprint of their businesses travel in 2022, and more than seven
out of ten (73%) wanted to take more trips by lower-carbon travel
modes such as rail. These findings are supported by other data: In
a 2022 survey of British business travelers commissioned by
high-speed train company HS1, two-thirds of respondents stated they
would prefer to travel by train over plane.[1]
"We are very excited to collaborate with Sabre and to bring our
industry-leading content to travel agents across the world," said
Charlie Baikie, Head of Commercial,
Trainline Partner Solutions. "Demand for train journeys is on the
rise and we believe this trend will only accelerate in the coming
years. Enabling travel agents to offer their customers more rail
content simply and seamlessly will be highly beneficial in
improving customer satisfaction, driving revenue and encouraging
more sustainable travel choices."
Sabre Rail enables agencies to easily search, book and service
train tickets through an intuitive graphical user interface with
unified workflows. Travel agents can also build multi-modal
transport itineraries with air-rail content. The agreement between
Sabre and TPS significantly expands the content available through
Sabre Rail and further increases the value travel agents can
deliver to their customers.
"We are thrilled to partner with a proven innovator like
Trainline Partner Solutions to further extend our footprint in the
high-growth rail segment," said Chinmai Sharma, Global Head –
Lodging, Ground & Sea, Sabre Travel Solutions. "There are
numerous reasons for travelers to choose train journeys, from
productivity and comfort considerations to environmental concerns
to cost efficiency. Through this collaboration, we are enabling our
travel agents to effectively respond to evolving consumer
expectations and deliver even better service and enhanced content
to their customers. Considering the efficiency, connectivity,
comfort, and speed, trains are an attractive option for all
travelers."
[1] https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/news/133334/survey-reveals-popularity-train-plane-business-travel/
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a
leading software and technology company that powers the global
travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including
airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other
suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and
fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more
efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler
experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects
travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre's
technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually.
Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more
than 160 countries around the world. For more information
visit www.sabre.com.
About Trainline Partner Solutions
Trainline
Partner Solutions provides industry-leading, innovative rail
technology solutions for travel management companies, businesses of
all sizes and rail carriers. Our aim is to make the complex world
of business travel and ticket retailing simple, so more companies
and their employees choose a greener way to travel.
Trainline is the world's leading independent rail and coach
travel platform, which brings together millions of routes, fares
and journeys from more than 270 rail and coach carriers across 45
countries.
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