09/18/08
Wandrian’s ‘Private Label’ Solution: Changing the Face of Booking Train Travel On-line
Wandrian’s turnkey Private Label solution enables consumer facing websites to enter the online train travel market.
Newton, MA, September 18, 2008 - Wandrian, Inc., the travel industry’s leading developer of technology solutions for booking train travel on-line, today formally introduces its groundbreaking ‘Private Label’ solution. Wandrian’s pioneering technology enables consumer travel websites to add global train travel to their product offering under their own Private Label brand, a unique service in rail travel.
“The travel industry’s online presence is rapidly evolving; consumer demand for a robust web-based shopping experience continues to drive this fast paced progression”, said Bret Gordon, Wandrian President and CEO. “Private Label provides our clients with a distinct competitive advantage, a compelling purchase experience for booking worldwide train travel on their site, under their brand.”
With sales topping out at over 200 billion dollars annually, train travel continues to prove itself as a top of mind choice for travelers around the world. Wandrian’s ‘turnkey’ solution instantly connects consumer travel sites to the train travel industry, enabling them to earn commissions on every product sold. Private Label is completely customizable, allowing the flexibility to include optional business services, such as order fulfillment, customer service and payment processing. With a global range of train travel products readily available, Private Label is designed to enhance websites in any region. The quality of the Private Label solution has already led to its use by such consumer facing travel websites as www.STAtravel.com, www.InternationalRail.co.uk and www.FlightCenter.com.au.
Visit www.Wandrian.com today, and learn how the Wandrian Private Label solution can propel your online business into the train travel market.
About Wandrian® Inc.
Wandrian develops technology solutions that simplify the planning and purchase of train travel. Wandrian’s mission is to make traveling by train a top-of-mind choice for travelers around the world. By enabling train-operating companies to connect with international travel providers, Wandrian has created a cost-effective, compelling shopping experience for booking train travel worldwide. Founded in 2000 and privately owned, Wandrian is headquartered in the Newton, Massachusetts with offices in the U.K. and Australia. www.wandrian.com
09/04/08
Wandrian Expands Partnership with STA Travel
Industry leaders join forces again as Wandrian’s train travel booking solution powers STA Travel’s UK business
Newton, MA, September 4, 2008 - Wandrian, Inc. announced today that STA Travel’s UK trade arm has joined a long list of international travel providers in utilizing Wandrian’s flexible technology solutions for booking train travel online.
“We are delighted to extend our already excellent working relationship with STA Travel into the UK market with the launch of STAUK.RailAgent.com,” said Wandrian President and CEO Bret Gordon. In 2007, Wandrian launched STAUSA.RailAgent.com, a similar solution for the US trade branches of STA Travel. “STA Travel is a major player in the travel industry, catering to some 2.5 million passengers per year, so its decision to further utilize our technology re-affirms our industry-leading status”, Gordon continued.
“The key to Wandrian’s success is that we enable railways, agencies, wholesalers and websites to sell train passes and tickets effectively, distribute efficiently and connect easily with customers,” said Gordon. “In addition to STA Travel, Wandrian’s solutions are used by such industry giants as Eurail and Amtrak. Wandrian’s technology is flexible enough to also cater to small and mid-sized suppliers and distributors of train travel and related services.”
Ian Swain, Product Director of STA Travel UK said, “As high speed train travel develops across Europe and the rest of the world, it is becoming a more cost effective, hassle free and green alternative to other forms of transportation. It is important that our agents can easily obtain information and products for our customers for all train travel services worldwide, and Wandrian’s technology product meets our requirements for coverage, value and speed of processing.”
For the opportunity to partner with Wandrian and learn more about its technology solutions for offering train tickets and passes for sale online, visit www.wandrian.com.
About Wandrian® Inc.
Wandrian develops technology solutions that simplify the planning and purchase of train travel. Wandrian’s mission is to make traveling by train a top-of-mind choice for travelers around the world. By enabling train-operating companies to connect with international travel providers, Wandrian has created a cost-effective, compelling shopping experience for booking train travel worldwide. Founded in 2000 and privately owned, Wandrian is headquartered in the Newton, Massachusetts with offices in the U.K. and Australia. www.wandrian.com
About STA Travel UK
STA Travel is the largest student and youth travel organization in the world serving over two and a half million students each year. STA Travel UK has 45 retail locations across the country, a call centre and an online presence on www.statravel.co.uk, students have access to comprehensive travel products and services including discounted student airfares, accommodation, tours, ISIC and IYTC discount cards, travel insurance, cash card and visa application services. STA Travel is the exclusive distributor of the ISIC card and the Blue Ticket™ in the UK. STA Travel also has extensive resources and expertise to service group & B2B clients with dedicated teams to deal with these enquires.
07/24/08
Wandrian’s Engine Powers Train Bookings for Responsibletravel.com
Wandrian Providing Complete Turnkey Solution for Selling Rail, Including Fulfillment and Customer Service
Newton, MA, July 24, 2008 – Wandrian, Inc. today announced that Responsibletravel.com has selected Wandrian to power its train booking site on Responsibletravel.com. Wandrian will provide Responsibletravel.com with a private label site, complete with its proven booking engine, extensive train inventory, fulfillment services, and customer service support.
The new train booking pages will be accessible through Responsibletravel.com and clicking on Train Travel in the left navigation, or direct at http://www.Responsibletravel.com/traintravel.
“Train travel is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, and we at Responsibletravel.com are committed to promoting environmentally-responsible travel solutions,” said Justin Francis, Founder & Managing Director at Responsibletravel.com. “We have over 3,000 holidays worldwide, all of which have been screened to meet our strict environmentally and socially responsible standards. Now, as a Wandrian Private Label Affiliate, we can also offer our customers the choice to incorporate rail travel into their holiday - whether it’s in Europe or the US - or cut out flying altogether. We’ve been able to make our train booking experience better, very quickly, with little to no development or infrastructure investment.”
“We are thrilled that Responsibletravel.com is working with us to add international train booking capabilities, especially since the Company focuses on delivering environmentally-friendly travel solutions to consumers,” said Bret Gordon, President & CEO at Wandrian. “We have designed a custom solution for Responsibletravel.com that will enable them to offer an additional service to their customers, and make additional revenue, at almost no cost or time commitment to them.”
About Rail as the Green Travel Choice
Choosing rail is the most environmentally-friendly and responsible way to travel through Europe and the rest of the world. According to Amtrak, air travel generates twice the CO2 emissions as rail travel (rail generates .21kg CO2 emissions per passenger mile, automobiles emit .35kg CO2 emissions per passenger mile, and air travel emits .48kg of CO2 emissions per passenger mile). In addition, because trains arrive and depart from city centers, using rail greatly reduces the amount of car traffic and congestion in urban centers.
About Wandrian® Inc.
Wandrian develops technology solutions that simplify the planning and purchase of train travel. Wandrian’s mission is to make traveling by train a top-of-mind choice for travelers around the world. By enabling train-operating companies to connect with international travel providers, Wandrian has created a cost-effective, compelling shopping experience for booking train travel worldwide. Founded in 2000 and privately owned, Wandrian is headquartered in the Newton, Massachusetts with offices in the U.K. and Australia. www.wandrian.com
About Responsibletravel.com
Set up in 2001, Responsibletravel.com is now the leading ethical travel directory with holiday sales of over £12 million in 2007 and growing 40% year on year. All holidays are screened to meet their environmental and social standards. Responsible travel helps local people to earn a fairer income from tourism, supports local conservation and social projects, and ensures that any negative environmental or cultural impacts are reduced. There is an active campaigning program which includes the Responsible Tourism Awards, now into its 4th year, with the Daily Telegraph as this year's media partner.
06/26/08
Wandrian's Train Travel Transactions Grow by 65%
Newton, MA. 1st Quarter success driven by increase in distribution channels, technological
enhancements and consumer demand - Wandrian®, Inc. announced today
that it has experienced record volumes throughout its enterprise, re-affirming its
position in the market as the leader in technology solutions that simplify the planning
and purchasing of train travel.
As crippling fuel prices force consumers to search out alternative means of transportation,
train travel has become the obvious choice for many.
“Train travel is hot right now - and getting hotter”, said Bret Gordon, Wandrian's
President and CEO. “Consumers are savvy enough to know that trains are the economical,
practical and environmentally friendly option to driving or flying, be it for holiday
or work.”
The Company also reported that enquiries for private label solutions were up 200%
in the 1st quarter, overall transactions were up 65%. Larger travel companies and
Online Travel Agencies are adding a more sophisticated and comprehensive train offering
by leveraging Wandrian's API. Traffic and sales volume through Wandrian's current
SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions are experiencing unprecedented growth.
For more information on software solutions for offering train tickets and passes
for sale, visit www.wandrian.com.
About Wandrian® Inc.
We develop technology solutions that simplify the planning and purchasing of train
travel. Our mission is to make traveling by train a top-of-mind choice for travelers
around the world. To achieve this mission we've created a compelling purchase experience
that connects global train operating companies together. Our team's experience provides
unique insight into industry needs and marketplace challenges. Our commitment to
continuous innovation enables railways, agencies, wholesalers and websites to sell
effectively, distribute efficiently and connect easily with customers.
Founded in 2000 and privately owned, Wandrian is headquartered in the Newton, MA
with offices in the U.K. and Australia.
03/07/08
Get 10% Commissions on Italian Rail Bookings on RailAgent.com
Newton, MA. Promotion Starts Immediately and is Available through March 15, 2008.
Great Prices and Commissions and Access to the Most Train Routes in Italy
- Wandrian, Inc. today announced that agents booking Italian rail on RailAgent.com will receive 10% commissions from now until
March 15, 2008. RailAgent.com
is a top agent choice for booking Italian rail because it offers great prices, commissions
and access to the most Italian train routes for the trade.
“This is our way of saying 'thank you' to agents and agencies that have made train
travel in Italy the preferred way to go,” said Charles de Gaspe Beaubien, Senior
Vice President of Business Development for
RailAgent.com. “Taking the train is the absolute best way to see Italy and
we want to reward agents for making the train a significant part of their client's
European travels.”
The commission is available for booking city-to-city tickets. RailAgent.com boasts
some of the best prices for Italian train travel on the Internet, as well as the
most routes available. For example, a ticket from Rome to Venice starts as low as
$62. For more information about booking Italian Rail, log into RailAgent.com.
About RailAgent.com
RailAgent.com is a website for travel agents that is a profitable and easy way to
plan and book international train travel for clients. Travel agents benefit from
generous commission checks, powerful travel planning tools, and the widest selection
of international rail passes. For further information, go to www.railagent.com.
About Wandrian Inc.
Wandrian is a leading global travel technology developer specializing in solutions
for passenger train travel and provides consumers and travel agents with cost-effective,
easy-to-use solutions for booking train travel worldwide. The company powers many
of the leading international train travel web sites. Wandrian is based in Newton,
MA with offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. The company was founded in
2000.
03/04/08
New Booking Service First to Offer Tour Operators Exclusive
Italian Net Rates for Including Rail as Part of Travel Packages
Newton, MA. Tour.RailAgent.com
Makes it Easy, Convenient and Cost-Effective to Include Rail in Packages; Get Net
Prices, Exclusive Services for Italian Rail - Wandrian, Inc. today announced
a new global rail booking technology dedicated to official North American tour operators,
tour.railagent.com (not to be confused with RailAgent.com, the company's web site
dedicated to travel agents). The site offers Net rates (Rail Inclusive Tariffs)
for Italian train tickets, and also offers attractive pricing for other Global train
products.
Operators can register on Tour.RailAgent.com.
Once approved, they will be able to book tickets, and then print them in house or
have them shipped to their offices. Operators who include rail as part of a package
will now have access to Net Fares on Italian domestic trains, and cross-border trains,
such as the Artesia (Italy-France) and Cisalpino (Italy - Switzerland). As preferred
by Tour Operators, these low Net fares will not have the price printed on the tickets.
“Wandrian's mission is to make train travel a “top of mind” choice with travelers.
Offering exclusive rates for tour operators reinforces the message that rail is
the most convenient, most cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to visit
Europe ” said Charles de Gaspe Beaubien, Senior Vice President of Business Development.
“Wandrian's mission is also to simplify the planning and purchasing of rail. This
new state of the art booking system makes it easier than ever for tour operators
to offer more rail inclusive packages to Italy and the rest of Europe. Tour.RailAgent.com will also alleviate some of the frustrations
tour operators might have experienced in the past booking rail, thanks to our direct
access to the Italian inventory and the ability to book groups online in an automated
fashion.”
About Tour.RailAgent.com
Tour.RailAgent.com is a website for tour operators that offers a profitable and
easy way to plan and book Italian and other international train travel for clients.
Operators benefit from Net fares, powerful travel planning tools, and the widest
selection of international rail passes. For further information, go to tour.railagent.com
to sign up or call Charles de Gaspe Beaubien, Senior Vice President, Business Development,
at 617-630-0250, EXT 297.
About Wandrian, Inc.
Wandrian is a leading global travel technology developer specializing in solutions
for passenger train travel and provides consumers and travel agents with cost-effective,
easy-to-use solutions for booking train travel worldwide. The company powers many
of the leading international train travel web sites. Wandrian is based in Newton,
MA with offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. The company was founded in
2000.
02/19/08
Japan Rail Passes Now Available on RailAgent.com
Newton, MA. Agents can now Conveniently and Easily Book Japanese Rail for Clients;
RailAgent.com Offers the
Most Selection; the Best Commissions and the Easiest Online Booking Tools
- Wandrian, Inc. today announced
RailAgent.com will now offer Japan Rail Passes, in addition to its international
rail pass and tickets offerings, including Europe, Australia, North America and
New Zealand. RailAgent.com
is offering the most complete selection of Japan Rail Passes available on the Internet
to North American travel agents.
“Similar to Europe, Japan has an extensive rail network and trains such as the Super
Ozora, the Narita Express, and the Sonic provide visitors a fun, hassle-free and
economical way to tour Japan,” said Charles de Gaspe Beaubien, Senior Vice President
of Business Development for RailAgent.com. “Agents get the great benefits of using
the RailAgent.com site to book, including the best commissions, the most selection
for passes, the easiest booking tools and the convenience of shipping to the agent
or the customer directly.”
RailAgent.com is offering the most pass options for North Americans, including the
Japan Rail Pass, Japan Rail East Pass, Japan Rail West Pass Kansai and Japan Rail
Pass West Sanyo.
The Japan Rail Pass
Explore the "Land of the Rising Sun" on the famous Shinkansen "Bullet" trains with
the Japan Rail Pass. This pass covers all of the Japan Rail Network giving you the
freedom to explore the whole of this ancient country. Information and Prices for
the Japan Rail Pass
The Japan East Rail Pass
The Japan Rail East Pass covers the Greater Tokyo area, the Tohoku region and surrounding
areas. Tokyo the highly developed capital of Japan needs no introduction and will
probably be the starting point of any trip to Japan. Information and Prices on the
Japan East Rail Pass
The Japan West Rail Passes
There are two Japan West Rail Passes, Japan West (Kansai Area) Rail Pass and Japan
West (Sanyo Area) Rail Pass. Kansai is an area in the south central region of Honshu
Island. In contrast to the nearby Tokyo area, Kansai is famous for its idiosyncrasies
here you can still get an idea of old Japanese culture. Sanyo is an area in the
south of Honshu Island. Meaning "sunny side of the mountains" this delightful region
consists of Osaka, Okayama and the infamous Hiroshima. Information and Prices on
the Japan West Rail Passes
All of the Japan Rail Passes are valid for 7, 14, or 21 days of within one month
on railways, buses and ferry boats. Most trains have coach class and superior class,
and seat reservations may be made. A 7-day, adult 2nd class Pass starts at $283.
Eligibility & Conditions
Travelers must be foreign tourists visiting Japan as a “Temporary Visitor,” or a
Japanese national living in a foreign country permanently.
About RailAgent.com
RailAgent.com is a website for travel agents that is a profitable and easy way to
plan and book international train travel for clients. Travel agents benefit from
generous commission checks, powerful travel planning tools, and the widest selection
of international rail passes. For further information, go to www.railagent.com.
About Wandrian Inc.
Wandrian is a leading global travel technology developer specializing in solutions
for passenger train travel and provides consumers and travel agents with cost-effective,
easy-to-use solutions for booking train travel worldwide. The company powers many
of the leading international train travel web sites. Wandrian is based in Newton,
MA with offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. The company was founded in
2000.
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