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Sabre's simplified booking platform is now widely available

Sabre's simplified booking platform is now widely availableSabre Red Launchpad, a platform designed for new travel advisors, was developed in partnership with Internova Travel Group. It is now available to all travel agencies.

Fine dining on the Britannic Explorer will be designed by Simon Rogan, a leader in Britain's farm-to-fork movement.

Belmond will introduce the Britannic Explorer train in 2025The luxury sleeper train will depart from London, offering three-night journeys with a choice of three routes through the landscapes of Cornwall, the Lake District and Wales.

Eurostar is one of the rail lines that can be booked via Rail Europe, which is rolling out a new booking tool for groups.

Rail Europe introduces a tool it says will simplify group bookingsRailGroupEasy provides a range of services to simplify bookings for a wider audience, including travel advisors.

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Ray Snisky of ALG Vacations on changes and plans for 2025Tours editor Tom Stieghorst spoke with Snisky at the Ascend 2024 conference in Cancun last month about what’s new for 2025.

Rocky Mountaineer is just one of the luxury trains guests will travel on during Railbookers' "Around the World by Luxury Train" tour.

Railbookers unveils a more streamlined world tour for 2025The luxury rail operator says it has "refined and tailored" its 2025 "Around the World by Luxury Train" trip, which will span 59 days and visit 20 cities in 12 countries.

Trenitalia's high-speed network serves 150 destinations in Italy and also reaches into Spain and France.

SkyTeam partners with Eurostar and TrenitaliaThe airline alliance will enable single-booking intermodal journeys with the two high-speed rail lines.

Brightline said travel advisors are able to book rail tickets in conjunction with a client's air transportation.

Brightline's Florida rail service is now in the GDSsBooking and ticketing is available in the Amadeus, Travelport and Sabre systems, Brightline said.

Carnival is offering up to 40% off selected sailings. Pictured, the Carnival Firenze.

Carnival, Southwest, Viator to sell travel deals on Amazon Prime DayAmazon said it is offering discounted flights, experiences and rides with Amazon Travel during the July 16 and 17 shopping event.

The California Zephyr, one of Amtrak's 15 long-range routes, travels between Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Is Amtrak on the right track?The rail line has set some lofty goals for increased ridership in the coming decades. Upgrades in infrastructure and equipment are underway or in the works. But will faster, more comfortable rides get tourists and business travelers onboard?

A traveler stands in a colorful doorway in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, where the adventure travel company is launching a new rail itinerary in 2025.

Intrepid launches rail trips for sustainable travelThe rail travel collection features 40 trips, including three itineraries in Asia and Europe.

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