Global travel management firm CWT is adding car rental and train bookings to its myCWT mobile and web platform.
CWT said that this ground transport content and functionality would be “progressively rolled out” across its markets this year. Currently travellers wanting to book car rental or train journeys have had to contact a CWT consultant or use a third-party booking tool.
The move is part of the TMC’s $100 million investment in improving its myCWT booking platform.
John Pelant, executive vice president and chief technology officer at CWT, said: “Delivering a truly omnichannel experience is an integral part of CWT’s commitment to simplifying business travel.
“This means ensuring that travellers get the same content and experience no matter how they engage with CWT.
“These latest upgrades to our platform are a significant milestone in that direction. At the same time, the expansion of our train and rental car content will play an important role in supporting our customers’ sustainability objectives, which is now a top priority for most corporate travel programmes.”
Travellers will be able to access their organisation’s negotiated rates and preferred suppliers for car rental bookings, with loyalty programme details being integrated as well.
The mobile app and web platform will also highlight electric and hybrid vehicle options to boost sustainability. Carbon emission estimates will be added “at a later date”.
Rail content will be provided for key markets in Europe through an API connection with B2B ticketing specialist Trainline Partner Solutions.
The partnership will allow CWT to offer train booking and ticketing, including access to corporate negotiated fares and discounts, seat reservations and seat preferences, via its digital channels, starting with the myCWT mobile app.
This functionality will initially be made available to travellers in the UK this month and will then be expanded to other markets in Europe over the next few months. CWT will also introduce point-of-booking carbon emission estimates for train travel later this year.