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Palma, Spain, 16th March 2023 – Hotelbeds has seen strong demand in Greece since the start of 2023. Over the past three months, bookings have grown &nbsp;40% versus the same period in 2022 and 12% over the same time frame in in 2019. These figures cement Greece’s position as one of the most sought-after destinations, ranking in the top 10 for Hotelbeds clients.

To celebrate this success and underscore the company’s commitment to Greece, Hotelbeds CEO Nicolas Huss, accompanied by COO Carlos Munoz and Florian Blois, Senior Destination Marketing Manager, visited the country this week. While in Athens, they met with the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO), as well as with several hotel partners and clients.

During the meeting with GNTO Secretary General, Dimitris Fragakis, GNTO Director General, Sofia Lazaridou and GNTO Director of Tourism Promotion, Eleni Mitraki, they discussed how Hotelbeds can contribute to the development and promotion of the country's tourism product, especially during the off season.

“It was an honour to meet with the GNTO to discuss how we can work together to further support the Greek tourism industry,” said Hotelbeds CEO Nicolas Huss. “We also shared our growth plans for the future and look forward to continued success through closer working relationships with our local partners.”

Dimitris Fragakis, GNTO Secretary General, added: “The Greek National Tourism Organization seeks to collaborate with key players in the sector as to best promote Greece’s tourist product.

“Our partnership with Hotelbeds is of major importance to us and focuses on showcasing that our country is a wonderful destination all year round. To this end, we keep up the hard work in order to achieve the expected results.”

During their stay, together with the local team led by Regional Director for Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Malta and the Balkans, Marta Gonzalez, the Hotelbeds leadership also hosted a dedicated event for hoteliers in Athens. The event held at the Grand Hyatt in Athens on Tuesday 14, was attended by 100 hoteliers.

Carlos Muñoz, Chief Commercial Officer at Hotelbeds added: “It is wonderful to meet with our Greek partners and talk about their needs and how we can best support them. These opportunities to meet are central to our people-first approach to business.”

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About Hotelbeds 

Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

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PR &amp; Media Relations&nbsp;

Clara Truyols – clatruyols@hotelbeds.com

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Hotelbeds records growth in Greece

Nicolas Huss, CEO of Hotelbeds, and Irene Gómez, Telefónica Open Innovation Director, present the Open Innovation Hub “TravelTech Lab”, aimed at startups in the TravelTech sector, during the Mobile World Congress 2023.

Check it at https://elreferente.es/entrevistas/entrevista-nicolas-huss-hotelbeds-irene-gomez-telefonica-wayra-traveltech-lab/


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Interview With Nicolas Huss

Interview With Nicolas Huss (Hotelbeds) And Irene Gómez (Telefónica) (Elreferente.Es)

Palma, Spain, 16 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 tourism industry comes together to discuss the future of travel.&nbsp;

Held at the nhow Amsterdam RAI from 28-31 March 2023, the event will bring together more than 400 key decision-makers and influencers from the global tourism industry to analyse the latest travel trends and forecast who the traveller of tomorrow will be, and how we can ensure travel is more sustainable for all.

The event, returning after a three-year hiatus, will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions focused on the MarketHub’s central theme of “Where next?”, discussing the issues that define our industry – from data and technology to how we successfully deliver connected trips. Hotelbeds will also be joined by executives from Forward Keys, Bitstamp, Billio.io, and Telefónica Innovation, all of whom will bring rich data and insights to the forum.&nbsp;

“We are delighted to be welcoming guest speakers from some of the leading providers in our sector whose many years of experience enable them to predict where our industry will go next,” said Carlos Muñoz Capllonch, Chief Commercial Officer at Hotelbeds. “Sustainability continues to drive travel choices and we’ll also learn about emerging trends. I’m grateful to our sponsors for making MarketHub Europe possible – it promises to be an insightful event.”

Confirmed platinum sponsors include NH Hotel Group (part of Minor), Discover Puerto Rico, Accor, Disney Destinations, Cullinan Belek, Clermont Hotel Group, HotelRunner, Rixos Hotels, and Experience Kissimmee.

In addition to the conference programme, there is also a trade show arena and significant networking opportunities.

MarketHub Europe is an invitation-only event attended by the most important Hotelbeds partners from all the key source markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

For more information about the MarketHub Europe, please visit www.themarkethub.com/europe/

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About Hotelbeds 

Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

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Hotelbeds Media Contact

PR &amp; Media Relations&nbsp;

Clara Truyols – clatruyols@hotelbeds.com


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MarketHub Europe to debate the future of travel

Palma, Spain, 14 March 2023 – Hotelbeds has partnered with Juniper Travel Technology to extend its full portfolio of products to customers of the fellow Mallorca-based technology solution. The new deal will provide Juniper and Cangooroo’s booking engine clients with an enhanced and more streamlined integration improving the user experience and access to Hotelbeds’ extensive product portfolio.

Juniper Travel Technology will now be able to access Hotelbeds’ full offering of more than 320,000 travel products – including hotels, experiences, transfers and car rentals – for its clients.

Carlos Muñoz, Chief Commercial Officer at Hotelbeds, said: “This new agreement opens the door to new customers for both Hotelbeds and Juniper Travel Technology due to the increased scope that the two companies will bring together. We have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand to offer our clients the best product portfolio in a simple and frictionless way, continuously enhancing their booking experience with us, while also improving their response times.”
Juan Mateos, General Manager at Juniper Travel Technology, said: “Through our strategic alliance with Hotelbeds, our clients will have easy and optimal access to the service catalogue of one of the leading players in the travel industry. The synergy between our innovative technology and Hotelbeds’ products and services (hotels, transfers and rental cars) will allow them to benefit from an extensive global travel ecosystem, with more than 320,000 products available to offer their clients.”

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About Hotelbeds 

Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

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Twitter: @Hotelbeds

Facebook: Hotelbeds

Instagram: @hotelbeds_official

About Juniper Travel Technology

Juniper Travel Technology is the global travel technology company leader in providing the best online solutions for businesses in the tourism sector through its divisions Juniper TravelTech, Juniper Cangooroo, Juniper Airline Vacations and Juniper Cruises by IST. Its platforms are flexible, modular, and adaptable to the needs of each business.
With 20 years of experience in the sector, Juniper Travel Technology is trusted by more than 270 companies that already rely on its technology. In addition, it has the broadest connectivity portfolio in the world consisting of over 440 XML Integrations with external suppliers.

Its team of more than 280 professionals is highly specialized and committed to providing the highest quality service to its Clients and Partners. Thanks to this, it has experienced great growth in the market in recent years.

Follow Juniper Travel Technology:

Website: https://ejuniper.com/en/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/juniper

Youtube: @Ejuniper_en

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Hotelbeds Media Contact

PR &amp; Media Relations&nbsp;

Clara Truyols – clatruyols@hotelbeds.com


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Hotelbeds extends its network via new partnership with Juniper Travel Technology

Palma, Spain, 7 February 2023 – Bedsonline, the leading global provider of online accommodation and ancillary products, has appointed Worldrep, Inc. as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in the Philippines, offering tailored support to its local customers.

Worldrep, Inc. will now represent Bedsonline in all sales and commercial activities, helping to grow the accommodation provider’s business in the Philippines,&nbsp; through expert face-to-face advice provided by Worldrep, Inc’s highly experienced local team. Bedsonline will also benefit from extensive marketing support from its new partner while expanding Worldrep Inc’s footprint thanks to its network of more than 300,000 hotels around the world.&nbsp;

“Working with Worldrep, Inc will strengthen our position in the Philippines at this critical time for tourism growth in the region,” said Peter Jones, Bedsonline’s Regional Director for Asia-Pacific. “We’re looking forward to building our presence here together to better serve our customers while also introducing our network of 320,000 hotels and ancillary products to more customers around the country.”

Established in 2000, Worldrep, Inc. is a dynamic and versatile travel company committed to providing a hands-on and hassle-free travel experience. Since then, it has established itself as a leading partner for corporate travel solutions and individual leisure travelers. As experts in creating custom-made leisure packages, Worldrep, Inc. aims to be one of the best-known suppliers in the industry.

Ma. Teresa “Tisha” Escalona, President of Worldrep, Inc., said: “We are confident that Worldrep, Inc. will upgrade the service provided to Bedsonline customers across the Philippines with high professionalism. Its extensive success in the industry and established experience and expertise will help us better serve this market thanks to the global knowledge of our local talent.”

Philippine travel agencies already working with Bedsonline will continue to book all their accommodation, activities, transfers and car-hire via&nbsp;www.bedsonline.com.

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About Bedsonline

Bedsonline&nbsp;is the leading global provider of accommodation and complementary travel products exclusively catering to travel agents. Through its online platform, it distributes accommodation, excursions, tickets and transfers to more than 60,000 travel agencies backed by local sales teams in over 30 countries covering over 100 markets globally.

The company offers an extensive portfolio of over 300,000 hotels, worldwide coverage transfer routes and 18,000 activities in 200 destination countries worldwide, guaranteeing high availability, competitive prices and unique offers. This portfolio is backed by personalized local service and a powerful yet intuitive booking engine making Bedsonline the defacto partner for many travel agencies around the world.&nbsp;

Bedsonline is part of Hotelbeds, the world’s leading bedbank and business-to-business provider of services to the travel industry globally, headquartered in Palma, Spain.

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Hotelbeds Media Contact

PR &amp; Media Relations

Clara Truyols – clatruyols@hotelbeds.com


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Bedsonline expands in Philippines through new partnership with Worldrep, Inc. 

Palma, Spain, 6 February 2023 – Hotelbeds has seen a significant rebound in demand since the start of 2023, including securing its best booking fortnight by revenue in its history, securing more reservations from 9-22 January than ever before. During peak times, Hotelbeds recorded one booking per second.

Carlos Muñoz Capllonch, Hotelbeds’ Chief Commercial Officer said: “January is often a popular holiday booking month as people return to work and book holidays to look forward to later in the year. The traffic we saw earlier this month, not only demonstrates the demand we have, but also the robustness of our systems to work seamlessly and ensure smooth operations for our global clients.”

In addition to hotel bookings, Hotelbeds has also seen a significant increase in revenues in its other products this month, including car hire, transfers and attractions such as theme park tickets and other activities. The company’s ancillary services division is having its best-ever&nbsp;year so far with sales up 55% versus 2019 driven by strong demand for theme parks, car rental and transfers.

Hotelbeds offers 320,000 travel products in more than 195 countries, including 300,000 hotels. It’s cloud-based platforms provide easy, fast and reliable connectivity for suppliers and around the world.

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About Hotelbeds 

Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

Follow us:

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Twitter: @Hotelbeds

Facebook: Hotelbeds

Instagram: @hotelbeds_official

Hotelbeds Media Contact

PR &amp; Media Relations&nbsp;

Clara Truyols – clatruyols@hotelbeds.com


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Hotelbeds sets new booking record

Palma, Spain, 1 February 2023 – Hotelbeds is continuing to strengthen its executive committee with its second senior hire of the year. Mark Antipof has joined the company today in the newly-created position of Business Development Director, tasked with developing new products, segments and business models to accelerate growth across the business.

Mark is an internationally-recognised senior executive with a strong background in the payments, software, technology and services industries. He will be based in Spain, reporting directly to CEO Nicolas Huss.

Nicolas Huss said: “Mark brings extensive experience in business development across many industries to his role here at Hotelbeds. His strong track record in the technology sector will be particularly advantageous as we accelerate our growth trajectory reshaping the travel ecosystem.”

Over the past 12 months, Hotelbeds has been on a transformative journey as a leading TravelTech brand. Its cloud-based systems connect more than 300,000 hotel partners around the world to clients in 195 countries.

Mark added: “The growth trajectory and expansion plans Hotelbeds has make this an opportunity I couldn’t resist. I’m looking forward to getting started and contributing to our ongoing success as we develop new revenue streams.”

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About Hotelbeds 

Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

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Clara Truyols – clatruyols@hotelbeds.com


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Hotelbeds hires Business Development Director

Palma, Spain, 26 January 2023 – Hotelbeds and NH Hotel Group are celebrating the positive first year of their partnership, with bookings made last year increasing 69% versus 2019.

The agreement provides Hotelbeds’ clients with access to NH Hotel Group’s 355 properties in 31 countries around the world as part of its preferred partnership status.

Carlos Muñoz Capllonch, Chief Commercial Officer at Hotelbeds said: “Despite some industry headwinds in 2022, the first year of our partnership with NH has been a resounding success, with the last four months of the year particularly encouraging as we saw bookings soar 76% versus the same period in 2019. NH is synonymous with excellence and the results show the demand its properties are in with our clients.”

The group operates under eight brands focusing on: Anantara – absolute luxury brand with presence in 23 countries, Tivoli – deluxe brand that is celebrating its 90th Anniversary, NH Collection – Upper Upscale hotels located in the main capitals of Europe and America; Avani- lifestyle brand, nhow Hotels – unconventional hotels in the most international cities, and NH Hotels – upscale brand with urban hotels in prime locations.

Fernando Vives, Chief Commercial Officer at NH Hotel Group added: “Our partnership has proved very fruitful over the past year with Hotelbeds supporting NH Group’s growth around the world, but particularly in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, Africa and India regions, where Hotelbeds has become an extension of our sales team helping us to access hard-to-reach markets and segments.

NH Hotel Group, part of Minor Hotels, is also the Hosting Sponsor of Market Hub Europe that will be celebrated in Amsterdam and will have the opportunity to personally showcase the qualities of its brands to all top clients from Hotelbeds. We look forward to continued success in the years ahead.”

The collaboration has also given the Spanish hotel group access to 60,000 travel buyers based in more than 140 source markets around the world, including high-value channels such as travel agents, tour operators, airlines, and points redemption programs, expanding its clients reach.

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About Hotelbeds 

Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data, and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

About NH Hotel Group

NH Hotel Group, part of Minor Hotels, is a consolidated multinational player and a benchmark urban hotel operator in Europe, the Americas and Middle East, where it operates more than 350 establishments. Since 2019, the Company has been working with Minor Hotels on integrating all of its hotel trademarks under a single corporate umbrella brand with a presence in over 50 countries worldwide. Together they have articulated a portfolio of more than 500 hotels operating under eight brands: Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and Tivoli – to forge a broad and diverse range of hotel propositions in touch with the needs and desires of today’s world travellers.

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PR &amp; Media Relations&nbsp;

Clara Truyols – clatruyols@hotelbeds.com

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Hotelbeds builds on successful first year of partnership with NH Hotel Group (Part of Minor)

Palma, Spain, 24 January 2023 – 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 gives Hotelbeds’ clients access to a significant luxury portfolio for the first time, which offers properties in more than 80 countries around the world. In turn, the agreement opens up Hotelbeds’ 195-country distribution system to LHW’s hotels providing a wealth of benefits, including increased revenue streams and its industry-leading ability to ensure rate parity across all of its channels.

“This new agreement opens up The Leading Hotels of the World to our vast roster of booking platforms including 64,000 retail travel agents, while also expanding our range of high-end properties,” said Paul Anthony, Hotelbeds’ Digital Commercialisation Director. “We have seen increased demand for high-end properties this year and this new alliance will help us to meet this growing sector.”

Hotelbeds has become part of LHW’s Leading Strategic Sourcing (LSS) program, spearheaded by LHW and DayBlink GPO. The initiative offers a strategic group purchasing program for LHW’s portfolio of global independent hotels, which serves members by helping them capture new demand, access innovative sales, marketing and technology solutions to empower their success, and drive value to hotels in other strategically important categories.

Over the past year, Hotelbeds has seen an increase in luxury bookings with many destinations experiencing growth above 50%.

“We are excited to be collaborating with one of the largest global hotel inventory distributors to support our hotels’ innovative distribution strategies,” said Phil Koserowski, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, The Leading Hotels of the World. “Hotelbeds is a valued addition to the Leading Strategic Sourcing program, and a key component to our optimized distribution efforts in 2023 and beyond.”

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About Hotelbeds 

Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW)  &nbsp;

Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries,&nbsp;LHW&nbsp;is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels.&nbsp;In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW. Since then, the Company&nbsp;has carefully curated distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, to share them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon.&nbsp; The LHW community is filled of exceptional individuals, united by a passion for the surprising discoveries and details that come with every experience. LHW hoteliers are artisans of hospitality&nbsp;whose expertise, commitment to excellence, and individual flair allows them to create story-worthy moments for their guests. And it is these authentic, individualized experiences combined with the warm hospitality and high-touch service they provide that keeps discerning travelers returning again and again.&nbsp;LHW’s collection covers the globe and promises a broad range of destinations and uncommon experiences, enhanced by LHW’s&nbsp;tiered guest loyalty program Leaders Club. From converted former palaces, and countryside retreats run by the same families for generations, to gleaming skyscrapers in dynamic urban centers, serene private island escapes, glamorous tented camps – and beyond&nbsp;–&nbsp;&nbsp;explore, find inspiration, and experience unforgettable travel moments.&nbsp;For more information visit:&nbsp;www.lhw.com,&nbsp;Facebook @LeadingHotels,&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;@LeadingHotels&nbsp;and&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;@leadinghotelsoftheworld&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Hotelbeds expands luxury portfolio with  The Leading Hotels of the World alliance

Palma, Spain, 16 January 2023 – Hotelbeds has hired Daniel Nordholm in a newly-created leadership position focusing on enabling financial services. Starting today, Daniel will be part of the company’s Executive Committee and report directly to CEO, Nicolas Huss.

He will be based in his native Sweden, where he has held a number of senior positions including Chief Technology and Chief Product Officer roles over his 20-year career. At Hotelbeds, Daniel will be responsible for driving new products in the financial services arena that will offer transformative solutions for both the company and the wider travel ecosystem.

Nicolas Huss said: “I’m delighted that Daniel has joined Hotelbeds. His extensive international experience in finance and payments, as well as his collaborative and innovative approach, will make him an asset to our company and help us on our growth trajectory.”

Daniel added: “As a TravelTech leader, this is an exciting time to join Hotelbeds as the business continues to transform and innovate and put its partners at the heart of everything it does. I’m looking forward to helping build on this success and adding new product streams as we continue to be the global B2B partner of choice.”

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About Hotelbeds 

Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

Follow us:

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Twitter: @Hotelbeds

Facebook: Hotelbeds

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Hotelbeds expands Executive Leadership Committee

Palma, Spain, 11th January 2023 – After a pandemic-induced hiatus, Hotelbeds’ iconic MarketHubs will return in 2023 bringing together key decision-makers and influencers from across the global travel industry.

MarketHubs are Hotelbeds’ signature events with dates now confirmed for the European and Americas editions to be held in the Netherlands, and Mexico, respectively. Both shows will featuring a diverse programme of presentations, panel discussions and learning opportunities focused on technology, data and people, as well as significant networking opportunities in the trade show arena.

“From data and technology to the power of our people, MarketHubs are where thought leaders will gather to discuss and shape the future of travel under the banner of ‘where next?’ said Carlos Muñoz Capllonch, Hotelbeds’ Chief Commercial Officer. “Taking place in the popular cities of Amsterdam and Cancun, we’re looking forward bringing our suppliers and customers from around the world back together in 2023.”

MarketHub Europe

Hotelbeds will welcome 250 of its most important partners located across the region to Amsterdam from 28-31 March 2023 for MarketHub Europe. Following a successful first year of its partnership with Hotelbeds, NH Hotel Group (part of Minor) will host next year’s forum at the nhow Amsterdam RAI located in Amsterdam’s bustling business district.

MarketHub Americas

Following the popularity of Hotelbeds’ last MarketHub Americas in Mexico in 2019, the company will welcome suppliers, partners and guests back to the country with next year’s show taking place in the beach resort of Cancun. Guests and exhibitors will gather at Blue Diamond Resorts’ &nbsp;recently-opened Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort from 8-12 May 2023.

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About Hotelbeds 

Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

Follow us:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotelbeds

Twitter: @Hotelbeds

Facebook: Hotelbeds

Instagram: @hotelbeds_official

Hotelbeds Media Contact

PR &amp; Media Relations&nbsp;

Clara Truyols – clatruyols@hotelbeds.com


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Hotelbeds announces the return of the MarketHubs for 2023


Palma, Spain, 29th November 2022 – &nbsp;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 consumers not only seek new experiences but also ways to make their trips easier and hassle-free.

“As we lead increasingly busy lives, we no longer have time to book each element of our travel separately,” said Nicolas Huss, CEO of Hotelbeds. “We, as consumers, are also very frustrated with the friction that we encounter. The standards for the consumer experience will keep on rising. That’s why frictionless travel will revolutionise the industry and Hotelbeds is taking steps towards this with our one-stop-shop vision. It helps our clients provide everything their customers need while also simplifying the process so travellers can spend less time addressing issues and more time enjoying their trip. This evolution can be directed in different ways but there is the opportunity to develop a community solution which can positively impact the travel ecosystem. It can also be more sustainable in the long-term, which is why we’re expanding it across our business and encouraging our clients to join us. “ &nbsp;

As the New Year approaches, here are the seven trends Hotelbeds predicts will shape the travel ecosystem in 2023:

1. Revenge travel

If the past couple of years have taught us anything, it’s not to wait. Revenge travel will continue to gain momentum next year as people prioritise travel. Hotelbeds’ data shows growth for next year with analysis suggesting 30% more room nights will be booked in 2023 compared to this year* showing that rising inflation is not putting people off travelling.

2. Connected trip

As consumers become increasingly time-poor, they not only want to have everything in the palm of their hand, but they want a one-stop-shop for all their travel needs too. This frictionless experience extends to all aspects of the experience from booking all elements of travel at once, including the hotel and theme park tickets to breezing through the airport using biometrics rather than scanning your passport to board an aircraft.

3. Improved customer experience

Travellers are increasingly looking for a personalized service. They no longer want to be passenger 17A on an aircraft or room 303 in a hotel. They are now moving away from price and choosing experiences that are more individual. In a service sector such as tourism, consumers attach great importance to the quality of services and experiences and are willing to pay more to companies offering focus on customer-centricity.

4. Digitalization of hotels

We’ve already seen a shift towards digitalization in the hotel sector through for example, offering services like mobile room keys and remote check-ins and -outs, and now it’s going one step further to make hotel operations more efficient. Hotels need to access real-time data, so they know to staff up or slim down. Realtime occupancy data can make cleaning staff more productive by prioritizing which rooms to service first, while QR codes and digital menus not only make ordering food and other items seamless, but it also has a positive impact on the environment too by reducing paper. It’s a win for the customer and a win for staff, empowering them to focus on the most impactful and guest interactions. Hotelbeds is supporting this shift by working with its suppliers to utilise connectivity to remove manual intervention and thus friction in its service.

5. Focus on Fintech in travel

Travel demand is surging but cancellations, delays and staffing shortages continue to plague travel operations, creating friction and stress for travellers. For travel companies pushing to regain and expand their market share in the current chaotic environment, travel fintech offers compelling solutions by freezing prices, changing or cancelling reservations and easily rebooking disrupted flights, paying with whichever payment methods they find convenient. Travelers are willing to pay for the added confidence – and suppliers reap the benefits of more direct bookings and a new revenue stream&nbsp;too. As awareness and adoption of fintech products grows, travellers increasingly will expect the option to lock in prices and gain peace of mind. The travel companies who provide it are more likely to thrive in the post-COVID environment.

6. Raise of sustainable travel

Recycling, hybrid cars, reducing plastic – all ways consumers are reducing their environmental impact. And now tourism is being added to this list too as more travellers seek sustainable trips so they can explore the world without damaging it.

7. Combining business with leisure

With hybrid and remote working here to stay for many, people are taking advantage of the ability to work from anywhere and combining business with pleasure. Barbados was an early pioneer offering the Barbados Welcome Stamp, allowing visitors to stay for up to a year and now many companies – including Hotelbeds – allows its teams to work in any location for extended periods, which has shown to boost employee morale.

Hotelbeds connects its clients to more than 320,000 travel products including hotels, car rentals and attractions in over 195 countries. Its data is compiled from four billion searches every day and more than four million bookings so far for travel in 2023.

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Notes to editors:

*Data corresponds to Hotelbeds’ fiscal year, which runs from October to September.

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About Hotelbeds 

Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

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