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Articles tagged “rail travel”

Business Travel

This European Sleeper Train Service Wants to Win Over Corporate Travelers

Convincing businesses to opt for longer train journeys, and that this isn't just a "backpacker express," could be a challenge.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

This European Sleeper Train Service Wants to Win Over Corporate Travelers

Ground Transport

Europe’s Night Trains Reawakened Thanks to the Pandemic

First it was flying. Now governments are banding together to drive home the climate-friendly travel message, and sleeper trains are back.

Markus Wacket and Thomas Escritt, Reuters | 3 years ago

Europe’s Night Trains Reawakened Thanks to the Pandemic

Ground Transport

Europe’s Rail Sector Could Fail as a Greener Travel Option Due to Its Outdated Tech

Rising interest in intercity train travel has been amplified by new European incentives that favor greener forms of travel, plus deregulation. But rail operators are hampered by their old IT systems, which aren't ready to sell to international travelers in the Google era.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Europe’s Rail Sector Could Fail as a Greener Travel Option Due to Its Outdated Tech

Ground Transport

How the Pandemic Derailed Amtrak From Its Hopeful Path to First-Time Profits

Amtrak had been on track to notch its first operating profit in its 50 years. But the not-so-novel-anymore coronavirus has dashed the hopes of the U.S. national passenger rail system. President-elect Joe Biden is a fan of Amtrak but might have limited options to ride to the rescue.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

How the Pandemic Derailed Amtrak From Its Hopeful Path to First-Time Profits

Ground Transport

Amtrak Names Another Airline Exec as Top Boss to Replace Former Delta CEO Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson deserves kudos for having helped to revitalize Amtrak in his three years as CEO. The former Delta Air Lines top boss put the U.S. railway operator on track to its first-ever operating profit while also improving its safety record.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Amtrak Names Another Airline Exec as Top Boss to Replace Former Delta CEO Richard Anderson

Hotels

LVMH Selects New Hospitality Boss to Lead Experiential Luxe Push

LVMH's $2.6 billion swoop for Belmond saw it go deeper into the travel and hospitality sector. Appointing someone to oversee that side of the business is a sure sign the company is taking it very seriously.

Reuters | 4 years ago

LVMH Selects New Hospitality Boss to Lead Experiential Luxe Push

Ground Transport

Amtrak Charts Difficult Course to First Break-Even While Spending to Upgrade Operations

Former Delta CEO Richard Anderson has been spearheading a revamp of the U.S. national railway through boosting safety, driving more profits from its co-branded credit card, and creating a mix of more low-cost and premium services in the U.S. northeastern corridor. Anderson's tricky balance is being ambitious while trimming longstanding losses.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Amtrak Charts Difficult Course to First Break-Even While Spending to Upgrade Operations

Business Travel

Rail Is the Next Big Thing for Asia’s Online Travel Platforms

After low cost carriers, the next big thing that will change the way Asians travel could be rail. A rail-volution is in the air and online travel platforms want in. But it’s not that easy. Here’s why.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Rail Is the Next Big Thing for Asia’s Online Travel Platforms

Ground Transport

Google Digs Deeper Into India With Where Is My Train Acquisition

Google’s acquisition of Bangalore-based Where is my Train validates the growing importance of rail travel — and the anxiety among competitors of Google's growing reach into travel.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Google Digs Deeper Into India With Where Is My Train Acquisition

Ground Transport

What European Rail Companies Need to Do to Boost Growth From Tourism

Rail travel is a complex beast and something the tourism industry has yet to fully embrace, but things are starting to change.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

What European Rail Companies Need to Do to Boost Growth From Tourism