FacilitaTrip are delighted to announce the expansion to their extensive network of connected booking engines with the addition of Trains, provider being Rail Europe, the reference brand for European train booking. This further strengthens FacilitaTrip’s position as the leading Taior-Made Travel Technology available today.
Covering 13 countries, including iconic rail destinations such as the UK, Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, and more, Rail Europe provides access to an unparalleled range of train services, from high-speed and intercity connections that make travelling between cities a breeze, to scenic regional routes that showcase Europe’s stunning landscapes.
The partnership is powered by RailAPI, Rail Europe’s state-of-the-art API solution, which seamlessly integrates its rail network into FacilitaTrips’s Tripplanner tool, which is a comprehensive multi-destination and services system allowing Tour Operators real-time booking, instant access to a wide range of European rail services, and easy management of after-sales services such as exchanges and refunds directly ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience.
Additionally, with Rail Europe’s API, travellers can now enjoy a streamlined booking experience for multi-carrier journeys, effortlessly exploring and combining routes across different countries. The API’s multi-inventory capability also enables users to compare offers and select the best option, making travel planning more efficient and user-friendly.
Amaury Tremouille, Founder and CEO at FacilitaTrip commented: “We are delighted with this new partnership. Rail travel offers great opportunities for our clients to add this eagerly anticipated service to their itinerary creation through our powerful Tailor-Made Travel Booking System. Rail transportation is widely recognised as the most environmentally friendly option for land based travel with increasing interest within many sectors of the retail market”
Travellers can now enjoy a coordinated booking experience, seamlessly navigating through extensive and complex train options, filtering by criteria such as price and comfort level. By choosing rail, travellers are opting for a greener way to travel in Europe, be it for leisure or work. Together, Rail Europe and FacilitaTrip are making rail journeys more accessible than ever before.
About Rail Europe
Rail Europe is the global reference brand for European train booking. They have been the trusted partner of the travel industry and train operators for 90 years. Rail Europe’s expert teams provide technology solutions and customer care services to +25,000 partners in more than 70 countries. Their catalogue of products focuses on 230 rail providers such as SNCF, SBB, Eurostar, Trenitalia, Italo, DB, Renfe, ÖBB, SNCB, Regiojet, iryo, OUIGO Spain and National Rail
About FacilitaTrip
Founded in 2013. FaciltaTrip is headquartered in Paris, with remote/local offices around the world.
FacilitaTrip’s leads the Tailor-Made Travel Technology sector with our customisable TripPlanner, enabling operators to prepare, amend, and quote complex itineraries for clients with ease and speed. The TripPlanner integrates offline and API supplier products across 12 booking verticals, streamlining tour design, brochure creation and facilitates booking confirmations. Everything happens in one system consolidating speed, simplicity and ease.
