TravelPerk, a rapidly growing global business travel management platform, has announced a strategic partnership with SilverRail, a rail commerce platform. This collaboration marks a significant step towards offering more sustainable and convenient travel options for corporate travelers in the United States. Through this partnership, TravelPerk customers will now be able to seamlessly access Amtrak rail content, providing them with a broader range of transportation options to choose from.
SilverRail specializes in simplifying the rail booking process for companies like TravelPerk. Their user-friendly API and agent tools streamline the integration of global rail content, minimizing the operational complexity, technical effort, and costs associated with offering rail travel options. This streamlined approach makes it easier for travel agencies to seamlessly incorporate rail services into their platforms.
The growing trend towards sustainable travel within the corporate world is reflected in TravelPerk’s Value of Business Travel Report, released in June 2024. The report highlights a notable shift in preference, with more business travelers opting for trains over flights, emphasizing an increased focus on environmental sustainability. While flights remain the primary mode of transportation for business travelers, TravelPerk’s booking data reveals a significant increase in train bookings.
In 2023, train bookings constituted 33% of the total bookings on the TravelPerk platform, a substantial increase from 17% in 2019. This trend signifies a notable shift in corporate travel patterns. Meanwhile, flights accounted for 67% of the bookings in 2023, a decrease from previous years. This partnership between TravelPerk and SilverRail aligns with the changing dynamics of business travel, presenting a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional air travel while providing customers with a more efficient and user-friendly way to book rail transportation.
