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Hotelbeds signs a strategic partnership with Palladium Hotel Group
Hotelbeds has formalised a new strategic partnership with Palladium Hotel Group to enhance the distribution of their properties across Europe.
Hotelbeds expands its offering through strategic partnership with TH Resorts
Hotelbeds, part of HBX Group, has unveiled its latest collaboration, joining forces with TH Resorts, a prominent hospitality chain in Italy.
Hotelbeds and H World International sign a new strategic partnership
Hotelbeds, part of HBX Group, consolidates its strategic partnership with H World International, marking an expansion of its preferred portfolio.
The meaning of “X” in Hotelbeds’ group brand HBX Group
The introduction of group brand, HBX Group marks a strategic shift in Hotelbeds’ vision, as outlined by Carlos Muñoz, Commercial Chief Officer of HBX Group, shedding light on key motivations…
Hotelbeds signs exclusive partnership with Merlin Entertainments
Hotelbeds and Merlin Entertainments have signed an exclusive distribution agreement for its six LEGOLAND® Hotels at LEGOLAND® Resorts in the United States.
Hotelbeds signs global distribution partnership with Hopper
TravelTech company Hotelbeds has signed a new strategic partnership to provide Hopper with access to its portfolio of 300,000 hotels across 195 countries.
Hotelbeds introduces new digital tools to make selling travel easier for clients
With the summer holiday season in full swing, Hotelbeds is helping its clients manage the growing demand for travel by introducing new products and tools. The travel tech company is…
HotelBeds Introduces Chatbot Olivia to Facilitate Online Booking
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Hotelbeds, a TravelTech company, has introduced new products and tools. These are aimed at assisting clients in managing the growing demand for travel during the summer holiday…
Hotelbeds and Wayra (Telefónica) announce first start-ups to be part of the TravelTech Lab
Hotelbeds and Wayra, Telefónica's open innovation initiative, have announced the winners of the first TravelTech Lab by Hotelbeds challenge.
Hotelbeds join forces with NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality
Hotelbeds and the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality have launched a collaboration to explore and inspire the next generation of tech…
Hotelbeds expands luxury portfolio to meet rising consumer demand
Hotelbeds is seeing a notable rise in consumer demand for luxury travel with travellers around the world seeking more premium experiences than ever before.
Hotelbeds sees 30% growth in sustainable travel
As Earth Day approaches this weekend, Hotelbeds’ has reported a surge in the number of travellers booking eco-friendly hotels.
Themed tourism on the rise – Hotelbeds
Wellness breaks and walking in the footsteps of your favourite TV characters are just two of the emerging trends in the travel industry unveiled by Hotelbeds’ CEO, Nicolas Huss during the…
Hotelbeds extends its network via new partnership with Juniper Travel Technology
Hotelbeds has partnered with Juniper Travel Technology to extend its full portfolio of products to customers of the fellow Mallorca-based technology solution.
Hotelbeds on being the ‘partner of choice’ of hotels in APAC
Pippa Williamson joined Hotelbeds in September last year taking the role of vice president for APAC leading all core commercial activities across the region while growing the relationships…
Seeking innovation: Hotelbeds and Wayra launch TravelTech Lab
Hotelbeds and Wayra, Telefonica’s Open Innovation Hub, have formed a partnership to establish the TravelTech Lab by Hotelbeds to reshape the future of travel. The companies – leaders in…
Hotelbeds expands luxury portfolio with The Leading Hotels of the World alliance
Hotelbeds has collaborated with The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), expanding its luxury collection across the group’s more than 400 properties.
The new preferred vendor agreement…
Hotelbeds expands Executive Leadership Committee
Hotelbeds has hired Daniel Nordholm in a newly-created leadership position focusing on enabling financial services. Daniel will be part of the company’s Executive Committee and report…
Hotelbeds announces new Executive Committee member
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Hotelbeds has hired Daniel Nordholm in a newly created leadership position focusing on enabling financial services.…
Hotelbeds signs strategic agreement with German hospitality chain, HR Group
Hotelbeds has announced a new strategic partnership with one of the largest and fastest-growing hotel operating companies in Germany, the HR Group.
The Berlin-based company has 145 hotels…
Top seven travel trends, 2023 from Hotelbeds
The appetite for travel shows no signs of slowing down at Hotelbeds as the company is expecting growth of 30% above 2022 levels over the next 12 months but new trends are emerging as…
DCT Abu Dhabi signs strategic partnership with Hotelbeds
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT) has today announced a partnership with Hotelbeds, global leaders in the TravelTech space, to encourage travel agents to promote Abu…
Hotelbeds rounds up top 5 trends this summer
As summer just closed, Hotelbeds rounded-up the top 5 trends for this last summer. With rich data gathered from its unique position at the heart of the travel ecosystem, Hotelbeds can…
Hotelbeds grow Caribbean portfolio
Hotelbeds expands Caribbean portfolio with hospitality brands Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts Palma
Hotelbeds welcomes Pippa Williamson as new VP Commercial for APAC
After one of the busiest summers in recent times, and now that most of APACs borders have been opened, Hotelbeds is delighted to announce the appointment of Pippa Williamson as its new VP…
Hotelbeds partners with iGA Istanbul Airport
Hotelbeds has signed a destination marketing deal with iGA Istanbul Airport
Hotelbeds launches new Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy
Hotelbeds has today announced its new Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, which aims, as Hotelbeds’ CEO Nicolas Huss describes, "to take Hotelbeds' position on ESG to the next…
Hotelbeds partners with B2B booking platform Xeni
Hotelbeds partners with B2B booking platform Xeni -
Hotelbeds has just announced a partnership to distribute its full hotel and car rental portfolio on Xeni, a B2B service offering a…
How Hotelbeds is helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland find work and accommodation
B2B travel tech company Hotelbeds and Polish NGO the MaYa Foundation have announced a new partnership dedicated to helping Ukrainian refugees find work and temporary accommodation in the…
Hotelbeds partners with Tourism Authority of Thailand to attract US travellers
Hotelbeds is joining forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand on a campaign to promote the destination to US travel agents, one of its most important outbound markets.
Hotelbeds launches project to ‘Make Room for Ukraine’
Hotelbeds has announced it is using its position in the industry to help refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine to find accommodation.
Hotelbeds joins hands with OYO to expand in the US
Hotelbeds has just announced a new partnership with OYO securing special rates and exclusive offers for its clients at the hotel chain's properties across the United States
Hotelbeds ceases operations in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
B2B hospitality company Hotelbeds has taken a stance in the ongoing crisis in Eastern Europe.
Hotelbeds joins Tourism Ireland in its Green Button campaign
Following its collaboration with Tourism Ireland back in 2018 for a campaign, Hotelbeds is once again joining forces to promote the destination to travel agents in Germany, Spain, the UK…
Hotelbeds unveils most powerful tool The Compass Pro
Hotelbeds has revealed most advanced tool to date, The Compass Pro, for API clients - a ground-breaking industry tool to help travel consultants tap into market trends and demand
Hotelbeds signs preferred agreement with RedDoorz to expand portfolio in Southeast Asia
Hotelbeds has announced a preferred partnership with RedDoorz expanding its portfolio in Southeast Asia.
Hotelbeds and Aruba join hands to boost tourism in the Caribbean
Hotelbeds has announced an agreement with Aruba Tourism Authority, the official Destination Marketing and Management Organization (DMMO) for the Caribbean island of Aruba
Hotelbeds unveils The Green Hotels Programme to support sustainable tourism
Hotelbeds has announced today the launch of The Green Hotels Programme, a turn-key solution to bring the company and its partners to the green economy
Hotelbeds and Thomas Cook sign strategic partnership
Hotelbeds has announced a strategic partnership with Thomas Cook, the new online-only holiday business launched recently following the acquisition of the brand by Fosun Tourism Group
Geneva Tourism Board partners with Hotelbeds to promote tourism recovery
Hotelbeds has signed an agreement with Geneva Tourism Board to educate travel trade partners and drive incremental tourism arrivals to the city
Hotelbeds makes inroads in Latin America with Netactica partnership
Hotelbeds, the world’s leading bedbank, has entered into an agreement with Netactica, a travel technology company dedicated to the travel industry in Latin America
Hotelbeds joins hands with Choice Hotels to provide access to 60,000 travel buyers globally
Bedbank Hotelbeds has announced new strategic agreement with lodging franchisors Choice Hotels International today
Hola Bedsy! Hotelbeds innovates customer service experience with new chatbot
Hotelbeds, the world’s leading bedbank, has announced the launch of a chatbot feature called Bedsy that will be available to Hotelbeds and Bedsonline clients. This news follows the…
Hotelbeds to add 10,000 properties to global network
Hotelbeds has today announced a plan that responds to the strong demand for domestic hotels from the world’s largest source markets following the aftermath of COVID-19. As part of this…
Hotelbeds signs activities partnership with Trip.com
Hotelbeds has announced a strategic partnership with Trip.com Group. The partnership will provide Trip.com with access to Hotelbeds’ Beyond the Bed portfolio of more than 18,000…
Hotelbeds launches ‘Safe Stay’ badge
Hotelbeds has announced plans to launch ‘Safe Stay’ in the coming weeks to help support the recovery of the travel industry. Safe Stay is a distribution filter category that displays in…
Hotelbeds unveils ‘Holidays for Heroes’ campaign to thank frontline COVID-19 professionals
Hotelbeds has announced the launch of a ‘Holidays for Heroes’ campaign in partnership with participating hotels. The objective of the campaign is to give exclusive discounts of up to 25%…
Hotelbeds unveils first corporate responsibility report
Hotelbeds has announced the publication of its first-ever corporate responsibility report. The report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards…
Hotelbeds’ partners gain access over 15,300 travel buyers across Americas
Hotelbeds, the bedbank company, has provided an update to its hotel partners globally regarding the access it offers hotels to travel trade buyers in the Americas. It has confirmed that…
Hotelbeds raises more than USD 8000 for WWF
Hotelbeds, bed bank company, has announced the money raised through its policy of replacing holiday season corporate gifts with a charity donation will this year go to the World Wildlife…
Thailand, Japan and Singapore top Hotelbeds’ Chinese New Year travel ranking
Hotelbeds, the bed bank company, has revealed the top international destinations for Chinese travellers during the seven-day Chinese New Year holiday period starting on 24 January.…
Hotelbeds asks “Are bedbanks the problem or the solution?”
Hotelbeds has today published the results of an industry survey that reveals concerns about the challenge of managing the integrity of hotel room rates in the online environment.
The survey…
Hotelbeds inks deal with citizenM Shanghai Hongqiao
Hotelbeds, the bedbank company, has announced a strategic partnership with citizenM Shanghai Hongqiao, a Shanghai based property of the Netherlands-based hotel chain citizenM. The deal…
Hotelbeds partners with RateGain to fight ‘rate integrity abuse’
Spain-based bedbank Hotelbeds has reported the launch of a partnership with RateGain, a provider of hospitality and travel technology solutions.
Hotelbeds: Three strikes and you’re out
Bedbank behemoth Hotelbeds has rolled out an update on its successful implementation of new distribution management rules, which directly address the rate integrity challenge for its 180,000…
Hotelbeds’ MarketHub Asia is heading to Phuket for 2020
At the culmination of this year’s MarketHub Asia, Hotelbeds has announced that 2020 event will head to the paradise-like island of Phuket.
Aussies love Bali – Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds revealed the top source market for its hotel partners in Bali, Indonesia. According to booking data based on reservations made via B2B travel buyers using Hotelbeds, Australia …
Hotelbeds: APAC is the fastest-growing region
The APAC region is the fastest-growing for Hotelbeds and contributes around 20% of Hotelbeds’ sales for hoteliers around the world.
Hotelbeds’ MarketHub Asia 2019 tackles how to future-proof your business
“Shifting Futures” is the theme of Hotelbeds’ annual MarketHub Asia event that will take place from 22 to 25 October in Bali, Indonesia.
Hotelbeds’ MarketHub events go annual
Hotelbeds has today confirmed its plans to expand its successful MarketHub formula.
From 2020 the MarketHub events – typically attended by up to 600 participants from leading tour…
Luxair signs a partnership with Hotelbeds
Bedbank Hotelbeds has announced a partnership with Luxair Luxembourg Airlines, the flag carrier of Luxembourg that carries almost two million passengers every year.
As part of the…
Hotelbeds’ MarketHub Asia 2019 explores how travel industry should react to changes
Hotelbeds´ MarketHub Asia is back this October. MarketHub Asia is an invitation-only, three-day event attended by around 300 of the most important Hotelbeds partners from all the key source…
Destination Bali: Hotelbeds’ looks at the future of the hotel distribution at MarketHub Asia
Global bed bank, Hotelbeds, has announced that tropical haven Bali will be the host destination for the company’s second edition of the ‘Hotelbeds´ MarketHub Asia’, all set for to kick off…
Bedfellows: Hotelbeds hooks up with Cloudbeds
Hotelbeds announced today a preferred partnership agreement with Cloudbeds, an all-in-one hospitality management suite.
With this agreement Cloudbeds aims to increase its connectivity…
Hotelbeds to add 14,000 travel agent customers
Bedbank company, Hotelbeds has announced an ambitious plan to increase the number of travel agent customers affiliated to the bedbank booking platform as part of its commitment to offer…
Hotelbeds unveils Maxiroom for Chinese market
Spain-based global bedbank Hotelbeds has launched the Chinese version of hotel extranet MaxiRoom. It is designed to control and maximise hotel occupancy rates through Hotelbeds’…
New ties: HotelRunner increases distribution reach for hotel partners with Hotelbeds pact
Hotelbeds has announced a preferred partnership agreement with HotelRunner, a sales channel management platform and B2B network for OTAs and hotels. With this agreement, HotelRunner…
40% year-on-year increase of Chinese reservations root of Hotelbeds European success
Bedbank Hotelbeds unveiled its latest overview of the non-domestic bookings that the B2B sales platform offers to its European hotel partners today. The Spanish firm was able to confirm that…
Hotelbeds commits to ME with new Dubai nerve centre
Spanish based bedbank behemoth Hotelbeds, proved their commitment to building a presence in the Middle East and Africa today, with the announcement that it has opened a brand new office in…
OYO signs first-ever distribution partnership with Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds and OYO Hotels & Homes has announced a strategic global distribution partnership, representing OYO’s first distribution partnership with a bedbank.
Hotelbeds adds 25,000 beds with Turkey’s biggest leisure hotel operator
Hotelbeds has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Kilit Hospitality Group, Turkey’s largest leisure hotel company.
ITB 2019: Hotelbeds signs up 10,000 new hotel partners
Hotelbeds announced the addition of an incredible 10,000 new hotels at ITB Berlin today. The announcement is the culmination of a year's work whereby the company steadily built its network…
CNY 2019: Hotelbeds on ‘largest mass migration’ affecting the tourism industry
With the Year of the Pig just around the corner, Hotelbeds has prepared some testimonials about the upcoming CNY, and how it affects the tourism industry.
Hotelbeds: Year-end review and forecast trends for 2019
Tech provider and distributor Hotelbeds has released industry comments and insights about the year in travel and its forecasts for 2019.
Hotelbeds to acquire HolidayTaxis Group to pump up ‘Beyond the Bed’ portfolio
Hotelbeds has announced the acquisition of HolidayTaxis Group adding to its portfolio and reinforcing the company’s commitment to growth in the rapidly expanding ancillary distribution…
Hotelbeds hooks up with Millennium Hotels to access 1.4 million room nights
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) and Hotelbeds, have announced their new partnership to boost MHR’s distribution with access to the bedbank’s global network.
Hotelbeds: China source market grows by double digits
Leading bedbank Hotelbeds Group has confirmed the continuation of strong growth in wholesale sales in the Chinese source market.
Hotelbeds Group refreshes Bedsonline with pumped up portfolio
After buying rivals GTA and Tourico Holidays, accommodation supplier Hotelbeds Group consolidated all brands in a single platform – Bedsonline.
Hotelbeds and SIA announce holiday packaging partnership
Hotelbeds Group and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have come together to form a holiday packaging partnership, offering bundled flights and hotel accommodation solutions to SIA’s customers.
Hotelbeds introduces “first service focused on Fully Independent Travellers”
Hotelbeds, global bedbank and b2b service provider, has announced that its Ancillary Bank division has launched a new concierge service for its “end traveller" via the organisation’s third…
Hotelbeds partners with Rezdy to provide real-time bookings
Hotelbeds Group, a B2B provider of services to the travel trade, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Rezdy, a Sydney-based independent booking software, to increase real-time bookings…
Hotelbeds Group increases reservation of Russian hotels by 100% during FIFA 2018
Hotelbeds Group, the worlds leading bed bank, has announced a surge in reservations of over 100% for Russian hotels due to the FIFA World Cup tournament from 14 June to 15 July.
Hotelbeds and City Expert announce digital concierge for in-destination experiences
Hotelbeds Group and City Expert have announced a partnership to introduce the Guest Experience Desk, a digital concierge service that will start in Spain but with the aim of being launched…
Hotelbeds group nets €110M from sales of Destination Management operations to TUI
Hotelbeds Group has announced the sale of its Destination Management operations for enterprise value of €110 million to TUI.
This goes against the grain of Hotelbeds' recent behaviour as…
Hotelbeds Group: APItude’s increased functionality leads to exponential growth
Hotelbeds Group confirmed yesterday at ITB Berlin that 2017 was a very positive year for APItude, the Group’s latest hotel distribution API.
By the close of 2017 the number of daily…
Hotelbeds Group confirms new Bedbank structure
Hotelbeds Group, the leading bedbank worldwide and provider of business-to-business services to the global travel industry, has today confirmed the new departmental structure of its Bedbank…
Hotelbeds: potential for China market “vast and almost unimaginable”
Hotelbeds Group, has announced today – at the ITB Asia event taking place in Singapore – outstanding growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the 2016/17.
Hotelbeds nearly doubles business over 3 years
Hotelbeds Group, the business-to-business provider of services to the travel industry globally, has announced an outstanding 87% growth in the TTV of sales in its airline travel ancillary…
Hotelbeds to distribute Big Bus Tours globally
Hotelbeds Group has strengthened its Transfer & Activity Bank (TAB) business by agreeing to distribute Big Bus Tours on a global basis.
The long-term deal is expected to deliver a…
Hotelbeds Group completes Tourico acquisition
Hotelbeds Group has finalised its acquisition of Tourico Holidays, taking a 100% stake in the US-based travel wholesaler.
Regulatory and legal procedures were completed today (8 June…
Hotelbeds sets sights on Chinese expansion
Hotelbeds Group is increasing its focus on the Chinese travel market, with plans to expand its hotel collection and staff headcount in the country.
At last week's inaugural MarketHub…
Hotelbeds着眼亚洲扩张 继GTA收购之后
Hotelbeds集团日前相继收购了Tourico Holidays和GTA，正在极具战略性的继续扩张亚洲市场，GTA执行总监Carlos Muñoz日前与Travel Daily进行了一 i对话。
在日本周于Avani Riverside酒店办的MarketHub亚洲活动上，Muñoz表示，收购GTA的决定代表了一步战略性的步伐，将进军亚洲市场。…
TAB a clear growth area for Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds Group is expanding its Transfers and Activity Bank (TAB), and has high hopes for the business unit.
Speaking at the company's inaugural MarketHub Asia event, which is taking…
Hotelbeds eyes Asian expansion following GTA acquisition
Hotelbeds Group is making a strategic push into the Asian market following its recent acquisitions of Tourico Holidays and GTA, the company’s bedbank managing director, Carlos Muñoz, has…
Hotelbeds heads to Bangkok for inaugural MarketHub Asia event
Hotelbeds Group has chosen Bangkok as the host destination for the first edition of its MarketHub Asia event.
The industry conference will bring together top executives from across…
GTA加入Hotelbeds集团
旅行行业的全球酒店住宿和B2B服务提供商Hotelbeds Group日前宣布GTA加入其Bedbank业务单元的计划。
Joan Vilà，Hotelbeds集团执行总裁表示，“公布GTA将加入Hotelbeds集团是一件非常振奋人心的事。”…
Hotelbeds’ German business on the up
Destination Services, a provider of incoming services to the travel trade and part of Hotelbeds Group, has announced a year-on-year upsurge of 26% in bookings from the German source market…
Tourico Holidays merges with Hotelbeds
Tourico Holiday, the US-based travel wholesaler, is joining Europe's Hotelbeds Group following the announcement of a major industry merger.
Under the agreement, Tourico will join…
Bakuun Holdings announces new appointment for Samyra Krooswijk
Bakuun Holdings announced the appointment of Samyra Krooswijk as its new vice-president of sales for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
GoNexus Group appoints Javier Arévalo as Managing Director of two new divisions: Global DMC Network and Hospitality Partnerships
GoNexus Group, a leading experiences and mobility travel group announces the appointment of Javier Arévalo as Managing Director of two new divisions: Global DMC Network and Hospitality…
TBO.com appoints Gerardo Del Río as President of its International Business
TBO.com appointments Gerardo Del Río as President of its international business to drive global growth and take the company to the next phase of its evolution.
IWTA Awards 2024 celebrates women shining in the travel industry
With the theme: “Speak Up. Stand Out. Be the Voice that Inspires Inclusion” the highly anticipated Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024 returned to recognise and celebrate…
ATM 2024 to see an unprecedented 56% growth in its Travel Tech area
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, scheduled to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from May 6 to May 9, is poised to be a pivotal event for the global travel and tourism…
The growth of OTAs, dynamic pricing and themed experiences –trends for the attractions industry
Ahead of the Arival 360 Conference in Berlin from March 2-4, three of the event’s expert speakers have revealed their top trend for the attractions sector in 2024.
Gen-Z travellers fuel demand for experiential tours, as interest in traditional sightseeing slips
Ahead of Berlin’s upcoming Arival 360 – the global conference for the tours, activities and experiences sector – Arival has revealed to European tour operators that U.S. travelers visiting…
Traveltek appoints Christian Sansom as the new Head of APAC
Travel technology specialist Traveltek is delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Sansom as the new Head of APAC.
Hundreds of experience sector leaders to gather in Berlin for the Arival 360 Conference from March 2-4, 2024
Arival – the global research authority for in-destination experiences – has released the program and speaker roster for its annual Arival 360 Conference 2024, taking place in Berlin,…
Providing the ultimate solution to travel pain points
In an interview with Pippa Williamson, VP for Commercial-APAC at HBX Group, she claims that a pivotal aspect of HBX Group's success lies in its approach to building enduring relationships…
Industry leaders share insights on the “Future of Travel” at MarketHub Asia 2023
This week, the MarketHub Asia by Hotelbeds 2023 event in Bangkok sparked dynamic and in-depth discussions among industry leaders, paving the way for insights into the future trajectory of…
Raising the bar in travel and tourism: MarketHub Asia in Bangkok
As industry leaders prepare for MarketHub Asia next week, Hotelbeds promises to uncover the latest and most crucial trends in the world of travel with the presence of renowned speakers such…
Raising the bar in travel and tourism: MarketHub Asia in Bangkok
As industry leaders prepare for MarketHub Asia, Hotelbeds promises to uncover the latest and most crucial trends in the world of travel with the presence of renowned speakers such as Google,…
MarketHub Asia 2023: Shaping the future of travel in Bangkok
Hotelbeds popular MarketHub is returning to Asia later this year to bring travel professionals from across the globe together in Bangkok from 21-23 November 2023.
Amari Watergate Bangkok …
International card networks partner with Alipay for Asian Games
International card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover®️ Global Network, are launching a major campaign with Alipay, the leading digital payment and lifestyle…
Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia calls for inspirational women to participate in IWTA Stories
Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA), a journey that highlights the incredible stories of women in travel who are successful in their own right, is calling for inspiring women to…
TD-IWTA Awards 2023 gathers inspiring women in travel at a night of celebration, recognition, and empowerment
The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 has made the travel industry buzzing with excitement and inspiration. The prestigious event brought…
TD-IWTA Awards 2023 winners announced
The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 honoured some of the amazing women in the travel industry. The awards were presented at a gala…
Travel Daily (TD) announces Ponant, Shiji, and TAT as major sponsors of Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023
Travel Daily (TD) Media proudly announces Ponant, Shiji, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as major sponsors of the Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) Awards.…
AI and tech: Number one focus for travel in 2023
Tourism leaders attending the MarketHub Americas by Hotelbeds have reported that Artificial Intelligence and technology will be their top strategic priority for 2023.
Even as tech changes hospitality, human intervention remains crucial
Big data is having a transformative effect on hospitality across the Middle East and beyond. However, leading hoteliers speaking on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023,…
MarketHub Americas asks ‘Where Next?’ for travel
Tourism leaders for across the world are preparing to gather in Cancun, Mexico, next month to debate “Where Next?” for the travel industry at the 10th edition of the MarketHub Americas by…
Tech and AI will challenge travel status quo
AI, robots and connected apps will improve the efficiency of the travel industry whilst also improving the customer experience, innovation leaders told attendees at the MarketHub Europe by…
MarketHub Europe to welcome 400 tourism leaders
Europe’s leading names in travel and tourism will gather in Amsterdam this week for the MarketHub Europe. Organised by Hotelbeds, the event combines a conference and trade show at the nhow…
DidaTravel appoints Gareth Matthews as CMO
DidaTravel, a global hotel wholesaler and tech-driven travel distribution service provider is today announcing its latest senior appointment, Gareth Matthews, who joins as Chief Marketing…
‘MarketHub Europe’ to debate the future of travel at the nhow Amsterdam RAI from 28-31 March 2023
Google, the World Travel and Tourism Council, Morgan Stanley and the Global Sustainability Tourism Council will take the top billing at this month’s MarketHub Europe by Hotelbeds as the…
Top online channels for 2022 – STAAH
Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has unveiled the list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels in 2022. Major players Booking.com, Agoda and…
Chinese buyers see swift recovery possible within one year
Travel companies in China have struggled since 2020, however, optimism about the long-term development of the travel industry has prevailed. 79% of surveyed companies that managed to stay…
Bedsonline supports its clients in the face of soaring booking demand
Bedsonline's latest figures show that booking demand is stronger than ever, with a 114% increase in gross sales in UK 2022 financial year compared to the same period in 2019. As…
AQBooking.com launches in Thailand
AQBooking.com, the new luxury booking service for elite global travellers, has launched in Thailand, bringing a wealth of high-end travel and hospitality services to its community of savvy,…
Top 12 hotel booking revenue makers of 2021
SiteMinder has unveiled the lists of distribution channels that over the past year brought the highest booking revenue to hotels in Thailand and more than 20 other of the world’s most…
WebBeds appoints James Phillips as Americas region president
WebBeds, the world’s fastest growing B2B travel intermediary, providing accommodation and ground product distribution services to the travel industry, has announced the appointment of James…
Discover Asia’s top 12 hotel income creators
SiteMinder has unveiled its annual lists of the distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels over the past year. Varying across 20 of the world’s top tourism…
‘What destination doesn´t want visitors who stay longer and spend more?’
Hotelbeds has today announced the global launch of its new B2B service for tourism boards and DMOs to boost incremental tourism arrivals.
The Spanish firm has already worked with more…
Travel tech this week: Ready to do business
In travel tech this week, Google Maps launched a new feature, while Hotelbeds announced good financial year and that they are now ready to do business.
Here’s why you shouldn’t miss ITB Asia 2019
ITB Asia 2019, the biggest gathering of travel trade professionals, is back in Singapore for its twelfth year. The event will take place in Marina Bay Sands on 16-18 October.
Top destinations for Chinese travellers during National Day holiday revealed
Bedbank company Hotelbeds has provided an update on the top international destinations for Chinese travellers during the seven-day Chinese National Day holiday period starting on 1…
The big league: Stellar line up of industry giants will headline ITB Asia 2019 keynote sessions
ITB Asia is set to deliver a series of keynote presentations over the event’s 16-18 October dates, in line with 2019’s conference theme, ‘Bold Thoughts, Bold Moves.’ The keynote sessions…
“Minimising the current disadvantages seen within the market”: Flight Centre steps into B2B
Monster of the travel agency industry Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has decided to take on B2B accommodation providers, such as Hotelbeds and Bedbank, with the creation of its new…
Ola archipelago! Travellers flock to Balearic Islands this summer
Bedbank company Hotelbeds has announced a double-digit increase in room night sales for the Balearic Islands, with more than 30% growth in the last eight weeks compared to the previous…
Chinaboo: A deeper look at Chinese tourism in SEA
Chinese tourists are ubiquitous across the globe. Anywhere you turn, Chinese is present; even in the most remote tourist area in Africa. It could almost be said that there is no tourist spot…
Adapting to new technology still a struggle
Bedbank player Hotelbeds has released details of the audience surveys conducted at its recent MarketHub Americas and Europe events held this May in Cancun and Istanbul respectively.…
“Strategic and practical sense”: GTA rebrands in Korea
Spanish firm Hotelbeds has revealed that it will be bringing its GTA brand under the Bedsonline umbrella, in Korea, this week.
Destination Asia: The top 12 platforms generating Asian booking revenue
Acquisition platform Siteminder, has revealed its annual list of OTA’s and websites which have brought the highest total booking revenue to Asia in 2018.
Bedsonline extends +3% commission for TA’s across the globe
Bedsonline, has announced the extension of its +3% commission campaign for agents throughout the firm’s extensive global network, after a highly successful 2018.
Bedsonline forges online transition with commission campaign
Bedsonline has announced the ‘overwhelming success’ of its holiday season +3% commission campaign — a step towards the full transition to its new platform.
20 trend reports in 1: What travel will look like in 2019
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SBC Travel acquires Dream Holidays Planner ahead its launch
Continuing to strengthen its position in the travel industry, Singapore-based travel agency and subsidiary of Swissbloc Capital, SBC Travel, has announced that it will purchase…
The Savoy, the first luxury hotel to accept Alipay payments in the UK
In an attempt to lure more Chinese clientele visiting the UK, The Savoy is the first luxury hotel in London to accept payments via Alipay.
Bedsonline to launch Chinese language website aimed at TAs at ITB Shanghai
Hotelbeds subsidiary Bedsonline, has announced today the launch of its enhanced Chinese language website, just in time for ITB Shanghai on16-18 May.
Startup brings the heat to Vietnam’s hospitality, tech industries
BedLinker is a Vietnamese joint stock company providing technology solutions that allow hotels, travel agents and tour operators to work together. The start-up founded by Thuan Dao, whose…
New lodging solution lets travel buyers access almost 1 million hotel choices
Texas-based Sabre has partnered with Bedsonline, TravelBound and the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) to make their content available in its new inventory and rate options solution.…
BackHotel Lite – Roiback pocket booking engine already present in five countries
BackHotel Lite, the new simplified version of Roiback’s booking engine for small chains and independent hotels, is already being used in five countries worldwide: Spain, Mexico, Indonesia,…
Destination Asia: Senior executive appointments
Destination Asia, has announced new key management positions James (Jim) Reed, formerly CEO and one of the founders of Destination Asia Group, has been appointed executive chairman and…
Asian travel companies to invest in data analytics
The use of data will become an increasingly important part of travel business operations in Asia in the coming years, a study undertaken by Hotelbeds Group has found.
In a survey…
Data, personalisation to change the face of travel
Travel companies will need to leverage big data and personalise the customer experience in order to succeed in the coming years, delegates at an event in Bangkok have heard.…
Bedsonline Takes Off in Emerging Markets
Bedsonline, the leading global provider of online accommodation and ancillary products which exclusively caters to travel agencies, today announced total revenue growth in some markets of…
