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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail tour operator |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Frank Marini (president and CEO) |
| Website | www |
Railbookers Group (formerly Yankee Leisure Group) is a U.S.-based travel company that arranges independent rail vacations. The company operates the Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations brands. Amtrak Vacations is associated with Amtrak, the United States’ national rail operator.[1] It provides itineraries that include services from national and luxury train operators in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.[2][3]
History
[edit]The company traces its origins to 1972. In March 2022, it rebranded from Yankee Leisure Group to Railbookers Group.[4][5]
In 2020, following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Railbookers transitioned to a fully remote workforce, closing its offices in Massachusetts, California, London, and Sydney.[6]
Operations
[edit]Railbookers Group arranges rail itineraries that combine train travel, hotels, sightseeing, and transfers. It serves customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.[7]
In 2023, the company announced an 80-day round-the-world rail journey spanning four continents and 13 countries, which was reported in Condé Nast Traveler and TravelPulse.[8][9] A shorter 59-day version was announced in 2024, which was reported in Travel + Leisure.[10]
Other offerings have included a rail trip between Florence and Rome with a culinary theme,[11] as well as European rail packages and rail-cruise combination vacations.[12]
Media coverage and recognition
[edit]In 2024, the company was named "Best Rail Vacation Provider" at the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.[13] The following year, Fortune discussed the rise of luxury rail travel and mentioned Railbookers’ 59-day journey as an example.[14]
Philanthropy
[edit]In June 2023, Railbookers Group announced a partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, under which donations help fund wishes for children with critical illnesses.[15][16]
In 2024, Railbookers partnered with Amtrak and Make-A-Wish to grant its first wish trip, a journey through the Rocky Mountains for a child with a critical illness.[17]
Leadership and industry involvement
[edit]Frank Marini, president and CEO of Railbookers Group, serves on the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which advises the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "Railbookers Group Launches 16 New Brochures For Vacations By Train". Travel Agent Central. 2022-04-13.
- ^ "Luxury Train Travel Is Entering Another Golden Age". Condé Nast Traveler. 2024-10-23.
- ^ Carrick, Evie (2024-10-25). "This 59-day Train Journey Passes Through 12 Countries — and Includes Rides on 7 Iconic Luxury Locomotives". Travel + Leisure.
- ^ Edenedo, Nicole (2022-03-04). "Yankee Leisure Group changes name to Railbookers Group". Travel Weekly.
- ^ Covey, Claudette (2022-03-03). "Yankee Leisure Group Rebrands as Railbookers Group". TravelPulse.
- ^ "Railbookers CEO Provides Tips on Making the Most of Working Remotely". TravelPulse. 2020-05-04.
- ^ "'Rail is the new river cruise,' says Railbookers CEO". LATTE Luxury News. 2025-06-20.
- ^ Puckett, Jessica (2023-11-02). "This New 80-Day Rail Trip Is an Epic, Round-the-World Journey Aboard 7 Luxury Trains". Condé Nast Traveler.
- ^ "Railbookers introduces 80-day "Around The World by Luxury Train" itinerary". TravelPulse. 2023-10-10.
- ^ Carrick, Evie (2024-10-25). "This 59-day Train Journey Passes Through 12 Countries — and Includes Rides on 7 Iconic Luxury Locomotives". Travel + Leisure.
- ^ "Railbookers Introduces Culinary Train Journey Between Florence and Rome". Travel + Leisure. 2023-09-15.
- ^ "Rail-Cruise Combination Trips Grow in Popularity". TravelAge West. 2023-07-20.
- ^ "The winners of the 2024 Readers Choice Awards". Travel Weekly. 2024-12-12.
- ^ "$124K for a Train Ride: Inside the Business of Luxury Rail Travel". Fortune. 2025-07-10.
- ^ "Railbookers Group announces partnership with Make-A-Wish". Travel Weekly (AU). 2023-06-14.
- ^ "Railbookers Group partners with Make-A-Wish". TravelPress. 2023-06-28.
- ^ "How Railbookers Teamed with Make-A-Wish to Grant Girl's Rocky Mountain Train Wish". Insider Travel Report. 2024-04-18.
- ^ "U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board Members". International Trade Administration.
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