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The recent update will improve the user experience of the local travel professionals in making bookings, processing payments, verifying information, and modifying orders. RateHawk is committed to supporting its partners by providing a smooth and intuitive workflow without any language barriers, the platform is currently accessible in 32 languages.&nbsp; &nbsp;Darya Romanova, Head of Business Development Baltics &amp; Nordics at RateHawk, commented: “We receive very positive feedback on our platform from&nbsp;industry professionals who find RateHawk highly convenient, its interface intuitive and its supply comprehensive.&nbsp;With our product available in more languages, we are now even better equipped to meet the specific demands of the travel agents in the Nordic market.” &nbsp;RateHawk now has over 500 partners in the region. The booking value in the Nordic region has doubled YoY.&nbsp; &nbsp;Being committed to the development in the Nordic region, RateHawk is an active member of the Association of Finnish Travel Industry SMAL. The company is to participate in two major upcoming events: the PATA Denmark Chapter at the end of October and the Travel News Market in Sweden in early December, where it will showcase its latest innovations in B2B travel solutions. &nbsp;Launched in 2016, RateHawk employs over 500 professionals in commercial roles globally and has offices in Singapore, London, Berlin, Milan, Lisbon, Warsaw, Dubai, Limassol, and Wilmington. The number of RateHawk partners exceeds 86,000 travel professionals worldwide. RateHawk offers a web platform and a mobile app enabling partners to handle business remotely. &nbsp;

RateHawk, an online B2B platform for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers, has taken a major step towards its localization in the Nordic market. The platform launched fully localized web versions in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish languages. The entire system – including search pages, hotel profiles, booking forms, booking confirmations, and transaction notifications – is now available to partners in the Nordic region in their native language.

RateHawk launches in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish

Fredrik brings extensive experience in the airline and travel industries, having held successful positions at eDreams ODIGEO, Expedia Group, and Etihad Airways, where he successfully developed product strategies and managed global partnerships.&nbsp;Ilya Kravtsov, Chief Commercial Officer of Emerging Travel Group, stated: “Our accommodation supply is recognized as one of the most competitive in the market and is highly valued by our B2B partners and customers worldwide. With Fredrik’s expertise, we will expand our transportation offerings ensuring they become just as in-demand as our core accommodation product.”&nbsp;Commenting on his new role,&nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt added: “Since joining Emerging Travel Group, I’ve been impressed by the company's dynamic and forward-thinking vision. With its rapid growth and adaptability to changes, I am confident we are well-positioned to build a transportation product that matches the strength of our accommodation portfolio.”&nbsp;Earlier this month, Emerging Travel Group announced a strategic partnership with Rail Europe, the global reference brand for European train booking. This collaboration enables Emerging Travel Group’s partners to access a comprehensive range of rail ticket offerings across key European destinations through the RateHawk and Roundtrip platforms.&nbsp;In 2023, Emerging Travel Group reached a gross transaction value of $2.6 billion. The company employs over 3,600 professionals across 80 countries and maintains offices in Dubai, Wilmington, Singapore, London, Berlin, Lisbon, Warsaw, and Limassol. &nbsp;

Emerging Travel Group, a global travel company operating the brands RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip, has appointed Fredrik Bonnalt as Head of Non-Accommodation Supply. In this role, Fredrik will lead the Group’s strategy for expanding its transportation services, including air, transfers, car rentals, and rail offerings.

Emerging Travel Group Appoints Head of Non-Accommodation Supply 

The launch of the rail service allows RateHawk’s partners to 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. &nbsp;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. Travel agents and professionals can now offer hotel stays with rail tickets, providing a sustainable travel option. Plus, the journey itself can be a memorable experience, with exciting routes available on RateHawk, including the stunning Bernina Express and Glacier Express trips.” &nbsp;"The launch of our rail product coincides with the start of the autumn business season, and we expect strong demand from Travel Management Companies (TMCs) booking business trips for their clients. Rail transportation is widely recognized as the most environmentally friendly option, and with many companies prioritizing carbon footprint reduction and incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives into their corporate travel programs, our TMC partners can greatly benefit from this new booking service,"&nbsp;&nbsp;added&nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt. &nbsp;An advantage of the new launch is its intuitive and convenient interface, which allows travel professionals to compare rail ticket options for the entire day in a single window. This feature streamlines the process for travel agents, allowing them to quickly filter options based on client preferences and easily select the best choices for their clients. &nbsp;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. A particularly important feature for travel professionals is the ability to book railway tickets using their credit limit. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;“We have ambitious plans to expand the railway service and are seeking collaborations with rail ticket suppliers both in Europe and across other continents," added&nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt.&nbsp; &nbsp;Björn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe, added: "We are excited to collaborate with RateHawk to make rail travel more accessible to travel professionals around the world. 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. I have great confidence in RateHawk’s vision and capacity to promote rail, and together, we hope to shift travel preferences toward more sustainable options. By empowering travel agents with the best tools to integrate rail services, we aim to make every journey a memorable experience for travellers." &nbsp;Phocuswright’s 2024 data shows that rail gross bookings have grown steadily year over year, reaching $112 million in 2022, $147 million in 2023, and a projected $165 million in 2024. The global research firm also highlights an 18 percentage point increase in online rail penetration between 2019 and 2023, driven by key factors such as technological advancements and the environmental benefits of rail, which offers a lower carbon footprint compared to other modes of transportation. &nbsp;RateHawk offers travel agents, operators, TMCs, and other professionals a full range of travel services. The B2B platform boasts more than 2.6 million accommodations worldwide from over 280 suppliers, including over 100,000 directly contracted properties. In addition to accommodation, the B2B platform also offers flights from over 400 airlines, transfers in 150 countries, car rentals, and more.&nbsp; &nbsp;

RateHawk, an online B2B platform for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers, has introduced a rail travel booking service on its platform. RateHawk's partners – travel agents, operators, and other industry professionals worldwide – can now book rail tickets across various European destinations. The platform has reached an agreement with Rail Europe, the global reference brand for European train booking. The new service complements the existing travel options already available on RateHawk, which include accommodation, flights, car rentals, and transfers.

RateHawk launches rail travel booking services for travel professionals

Il lancio del servizio ferroviario consente ai Partner di RateHawk di prenotare tutte le componenti del viaggio all'interno di un unico sistema. I biglietti ferroviari sono disponibili in 13 paesi europei, tra cui Italia, Spagna, Francia, Regno Unito, Germania, Svizzera, Austria, Repubblica Ceca, Polonia, Ungheria, Paesi Bassi, Belgio e Lussemburgo. &nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt, responsabile della fornitura non ricettiva presso Emerging Travel Group, società madre di RateHawk, ha commentato: “I viaggi in treno offrono grandi opportunità per le attività dei nostri Partner, consentendo loro di soddisfare le esigenze dei clienti, e di attirarne di nuovi. Agenti di viaggio e professionisti del settore potranno ora offrire soggiorni in hotel integrandoli con&nbsp; biglietti ferroviari, offrendo così un'opzione di viaggio sostenibile. Il viaggio stesso potrà essere un’esperienza memorabile, con i percorsi entusiasmanti disponibili su RateHawk, inclusi splendidi viaggi su Glacier Express”. &nbsp;"Il lancio del nostro prodotto ferroviario coincide con l'inizio della stagione lavorativa autunnale e prevediamo una forte domanda da parte delle aziende di Business Travel (TMC) che prenotano viaggi d'affari per i loro clienti. Il trasporto ferroviario è ampiamente riconosciuto come l'opzione più rispettosa dell'ambiente e, con molte imprese che danno priorità alla riduzione di emissioni di carbonio e incorporano iniziative ambientali, sociali e di governance (ESG) nei loro programmi di viaggio aziendali, siamo convinti che i nostri partner TMC potranno trarre grandi vantaggi da questo nuovo servizio di prenotazione",&nbsp;ha aggiunto&nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt. &nbsp;Un vantaggio del nuovo lancio è l’interfaccia intuitiva e pratica, che consente ai Partner di confrontare le opzioni di biglietti ferroviari dell'intera giornata, in un'unica finestra. Questa funzionalità semplificherà il processo per gli agenti di viaggio, consentendo loro di filtrare rapidamente le opzioni in base alle preferenze del cliente, e quindi selezionare facilmente le scelte migliori per loro. &nbsp;I professionisti del settore avranno la flessibilità di prenotare questo servizio utilizzando vari metodi di pagamento, inclusi pagamenti con carta, bonifico bancario, linea di credito, borsellino virtuale, e pay-by-link.&nbsp; &nbsp;Il portafoglio di prodotti di Rail Europe comprende i principali vettori ferroviari in tutta Europa, tra cui Italo in Italia, Renfe e Iryo in Spagna, SBB CFF FFS e Rhätische Bahn in Svizzera, ÖBB in Austria, TGV InOui in Francia, Rail Delivery Group nel Regno Unito, Eurostar in Francia, Regno Unito, Paesi Bassi e Belgio, nonché RegioJet in Austria, Repubblica Ceca, Ungheria, Slovacchia e Croazia. &nbsp;"Abbiamo piani ambiziosi volti ad espandere il servizio ferroviario e stiamo cercando collaborazioni con fornitori di biglietti ferroviari sia in Europa che in altri continenti", ha aggiunto&nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt. &nbsp;Björn Bender, AD di Rail Europe, ha aggiunto: “Siamo entusiasti di collaborare con RateHawk allo scopo di rendere più accessibili i viaggi in treno per i professionisti del turismo di tutto il mondo. Questa partnership dinamica rispecchia l'impegno congiunto a offrire soluzioni di viaggio semplici e snelle avvalendosi di tecnologie avanzate. Noi di Rail Europe siamo convinti che viaggiare in treno sia il modo migliore per esplorare l'Europa, non solo per l'efficienza, ma anche per l'impatto ambientale positivo. Ripongo grande fiducia nella vision di RateHawk e nella sua capacità di promuovere il settore ferroviario, e insieme confidiamo di aumentare la quota di viaggiatori che prediligono opzioni più sostenibili. Fornendo agli agenti di viaggio gli strumenti migliori per integrare i servizi ferroviari nella loro offerta, puntiamo a trasformare ogni viaggio in un'esperienza indimenticabile per i turisti". &nbsp;I dati di Phocuswright del 2024 mostrano che le prenotazioni ferroviarie sono cresciute costantemente anno dopo anno, raggiungendo 112 milioni di dollari nel 2022, 147 milioni di dollari nel 2023 e una previsione di 165 milioni di dollari nel 2024. L’International Market Research evidenzia inoltre un aumento di 18 punti percentuali nella penetrazione ferroviaria online tra 2019 e 2023, guidato da fattori chiave come&nbsp; progressi tecnologici e vantaggi ambientali del trasporto ferroviario, che offre emissioni di carbonio inferiori rispetto ad altri tipi di trasporto. &nbsp;RateHawk offre ad agenti di viaggio, operatori del settore, TMC e altri professionisti, una gamma completa di servizi di viaggio. La piattaforma B2B vanta più di 2,6 milioni di alloggi in tutto il mondo da oltre 280 fornitori, tra cui oltre 100.000 immobili contrattati direttamente. Oltre all'alloggio, la piattaforma B2B offre anche voli di oltre 400 compagnie aeree, trasferimenti in 150 paesi, noleggio auto e altro ancora. &nbsp;

RateHawk, la piattaforma B2B online per prenotazioni di hotel, biglietti aerei e transfer, ha introdotto un nuovo servizio di viaggi in treno. I Partner di RateHawk – agenti di viaggio, operatori ed altri professionisti del settore in tutto il mondo – potranno ora prenotare biglietti ferroviari per varie destinazioni europee. La piattaforma ha raggiunto un accordo con Rail Europe, il marchio globale di fornitura di treni europei, ed il nuovo servizio integra le opzioni di viaggio già disponibili su RateHawk e che includono alloggio, voli, noleggio auto e trasferimenti.

RateHawk lancia un nuovo servizio di prenotazione di viaggi in treno 

Mit dem Start des Bahnprodukts können die Partner von RateHawk alle Reisekomponenten über ein einziges System buchen. Bahntickets sind für 13 europäische Länder verfügbar, darunter Deutschland, die Schweiz, Österreich, Spanien, Frankreich, Großbritannien, Italien, die Tschechische Republik, Polen, Ungarn, die Niederlande, Belgien und Luxemburg. &nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt, Leiter des Bereichs Non-Accommodation Supply bei der Emerging Travel Group, der Muttergesellschaft von RateHawk, kommentierte die Neuerung so: „Bahnreisen bieten großartige Möglichkeiten für unsere Partner, da sie es ihnen ermöglichen, Kundenbedürfnisse zu erfüllen und neue Kunden zu gewinnen. Reisebüros und Reisevermittler können jetzt Hotelaufenthalte zusammen mit Bahntickets offerieren und so eine nachhaltige Reisemöglichkeit anbieten. Außerdem kann die Reise selbst zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis werden, da RateHawk aufregende Routen anbietet, darunter auch atemberaubende Fahrten mit dem Glacier Express.“ &nbsp;„Die Einführung unseres Bahnprodukts fällt mit dem Beginn der Herbstsaison zusammen und wir erwarten eine starke Nachfrage von Travel Management Companies (TMCs), die Geschäftsreisen für ihre Kunden buchen. Der Schienenverkehr gilt allgemein als die umweltfreundlichste Option und da viele Unternehmen der Reduzierung des CO2-Fußabdrucks Priorität einräumen und ESG-Initiativen (Umwelt, Soziales und Unternehmensführung) in ihre Geschäftsreiseprogramme integrieren, so können unsere TMC-Partner aus diesem neuen Buchungsservice erheblichen Nutzen ziehen."&nbsp;&nbsp;ergänzt&nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt. &nbsp;Ein Vorteil der Einführung des neuen Produkts ist die intuitive und benutzerfreundliche Oberfläche, die es Expedienten ermöglicht, Zugfahrkartenoptionen für den gesamten Tag in einem einzigen Fenster zu vergleichen. Diese Funktion vereinfacht den Prozess für Reisebüros, da sie Optionen schnell nach Kundenpräferenzen filtern und so ganz einfach die beste Wahl für ihre Kunden treffen können. &nbsp;Reisevermittler können Reisen flexibel mit verschiedenen Zahlungsmethoden buchen, darunter Zahlungen per Karte, Überweisung, Kreditlimit oder Überzahlungen oder per Zahlungslink-Option. Eine besonders wichtige Funktion für Reiseprofis ist die Möglichkeit, Bahntickets über Ihren Kreditrahmen zu buchen. &nbsp;Das Produktportfolio von RailEurope umfasst führende Bahnunternehmen in ganz Europa, darunter Italo in Italien, Renfe und Iryo in Spanien, SBB CFF FFS und Rhätische Bahn in der Schweiz, ÖBB in Österreich, TGV InOui in Frankreich, die Rail Delivery Group im Vereinigten Königreich, Eurostar in Frankreich, im Vereinigten Königreich, in den Niederlanden und in Belgien sowie RegioJet in der Tschechischen Republik. &nbsp;„Wir haben ehrgeizige Pläne, den Schienenverkehr auszubauen, und suchen die Zusammenarbeit mit Anbietern von Bahntickets sowohl in Europa als auch auf anderen Kontinenten,“ so&nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt.&nbsp; &nbsp;Björn Bender, CEO von Rail Europe, fügte hinzu: „Wir freuen uns, mit RateHawk zusammenzuarbeiten, um Bahnreisen für Reisefachleute in aller Welt zugänglicher zu machen. Diese dynamische Partnerschaft spiegelt unser gemeinsames Engagement wider, durch fortschrittliche Technologie nahtlose Reiselösungen anzubieten. Wir bei Rail Europe denken, dass Bahnreisen die beste Möglichkeit sind, Europa zu erkunden – nicht nur wegen ihrer Effizienz, sondern auch wegen ihrer positiven Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt. Ich habe großes Vertrauen in die Vision und die Fähigkeit von RateHawk, den Schienenverkehr zu fördern, und gemeinsam hoffen wir, die Reisegewohnheiten in Richtung nachhaltigerer Optionen zu verändern. Durch die Ausstattung von Reisevermittlern mit den besten Tools zur Integration von Bahnangeboten wollen wir jede Reise zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis für Reisende machen.“ &nbsp;Die Daten von Phocuswright für 2024 zeigen, dass die Bruttobuchungen im Schienenverkehr von Jahr zu Jahr stetig gestiegen sind. 2022 erreichten sie 112 Millionen USD, 2023 147 Millionen USD, und 2024 voraussichtlich 165 Millionen USD. Das globale Forschungsunternehmen hebt außerdem hervor, dass online erfolgte Buchungen von Bahnreisen zwischen 2019 und 2023 um 18 Prozentpunkte gestiegen sind, was auf Schlüsselfaktoren, wie der technologische Fortschritt und Umweltvorteile der Bahn zurückzuführen ist, die im Vergleich zu anderen Verkehrsträgern einen geringeren CO2-Fußabdruck aufweist. &nbsp;RateHawk hält für Reisebüros, Reiseveranstalter, TMCs und andere Reisespezialisten eine umfassende Palette an Reisedienstleistungen bereit. Die B2B-Plattform bietet mehr als 2,6 Millionen Unterkünfte weltweit von über 280 Anbietern, darunter über 100.000 vertraglich direkt angebundene Unterkünfte. Neben Beherbergung gibt es auf der B2B-Plattform auch Flüge von über 400 Fluggesellschaften, Transfers in 150 Ländern, Mietwagen und vieles mehr.&nbsp; &nbsp;

RateHawk, B2B-online-Plattform für die Buchung von Flügen, Hotels und Transferdienstleistungen, hat auf seiner Plattform einen Buchungsdienst für Bahnreisen eingeführt. RateHawk-Partner – Reisevermittler, -veranstalter und sonstige Spezialisten aus der Reisebranche weltweit – können nun Bahntickets für diverse europäische Ziele buchen. Die Plattform hat eine Vereinbarung mit RailEurope, der globalen Marke für europäische Zugbuchungen, getroffen. Der neue Service ergänzt die bestehenden Reiseoptionen, die bereits auf RateHawk verfügbar sind, darunter Unterkünfte, Flüge, Mietwagen und Transfers.

RateHawk macht Bahnprodukt für Reiseprofis buchbar