Rail Europe chooses Elaf in KSA

Rail Europe, the worldwide leader in train tickets and rail passes’ distribution, has expanded its strong sales network across the region by appointing one of the largest leading Travel and Hospitality conglomerate in Saudi Arabia, Elaf Travel and Tourism Company, as their GSA partner.

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Elaf Group has been a trusted GSA partner of a number of distinguished airlines and has retail outlets throughout the Kingdom to cater to a wide network of customers across the country. Elaf particularly specialises in facilitating international tours, MICE, overseas English language course and Medical Tourism to address the unique needs of their diverse clients.

Waleed Ahmed, Regional Manager of Rail Europe’s office in Dubai, said: “With Saudi Arabia seen as a key market in the region, Rail Europe is keen to extend the maximum support for travelers and travel trade in Saudi market by this new appointment of Elaf Travel & Tourism which operates through a wide network of many travel shops across Saudi Arabia. We are very delighted to strengthen our presence in Saudi Arabia. “Elaf Travel & Tourism” has an excellent reputation in the region and has shown a great interest in facilitating the sale of Rail Europe products to their clients and travel trade in the kingdom. We foresee Saudi Arabia as a key market in GCC and integral to our long-term growth strategy.”
Mohammed Mahfouz Bin Mahfouz, VP, Elaf Travel Tourism Company, acknowledged the strategic move by Rail Europe to expand its network, and by appointing Elaf as their GSA Partner hence providing multiple selling channels through the wide network of Elaf’s outlets. Bin Mahfouz also shared that the customers of Elaf will be delighted to learn about this partnership as there is a huge demand for Rail Travel within Europe from leisure and business travelers from this part of the world. Elaf has been a trusted GSA partner of a number of distinguished airlines and has retail outlets throughout the Kingdom to cater to a wide network of customers across the country.

Rail Europe and Elaf Travel Tourism Company will strive to deliver perfect gateways to Europe through train journeys to ensure that customers enjoy their holidays in beautiful destinations with a single rail pass and/or ticket.