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With the theme for Earth Day this year being ‘Invest in our planet’, I couldn’t imagine a more important message for my first Earth Day as part of the Hotelbeds team.

Here we take our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments seriously, and for me, being tasked with heading up the ESG Team is a real honour and one that I am excited to take forward in the organisation.

World Earth Day is an opportunity for us to shout loudly about the important, and mandatory, role that sustainability plays in both our business, and the industry as a whole. We have a privileged position as a company in that we do not have a very high direct environmental impact, but we do have a strong capacity to influence and work with our sector to reduce its impact in terms of pollution.

Our ESG commitments, efforts and purpose as a leader in the TravelTech space mean that we intend to continue to collaborate with our partners to improve the impact of tourism on the environment and local communities, and create a sustainable future.

With 81% of travellers surveyed by Statista confirming that sustainable travel is important, we want to take advantage of being at the heart of relationships with hotels, and travel agencies to really influence their commitments to this cause.

There is no doubt in my mind that you can’t commit well to a role like mine without the subject being important to you personally. I started out professionally in the world of communications, but my true passion lies within the world of sustainability. Communications goes hand in hand with raising awareness and delivering the message of the importance of committing to sustainable growth so it’s a great match really.

From the early stages of my career at a Spanish refreshments company, doors were opened for me into a world of corporate social responsibility and sustainability, and then open innovation and digital logic.

I went on to another couple of companies where I was able to develop further. I worked with incredible teams who I learned from every day and I had the opportunity to see sustainability from a more technical and scientific perspective and also how to measure the impact of our social and environmental actions.

Now, at Hotelbeds, I can honestly say it is incredible to be able to work in sustainability for a company that mixes three of my passions; sustainability, travel and technology. We are focusing our strategy on three key areas, environmental, social and governance.


	Protecting our planet today to make it possible for future generations to enjoy travel tomorrow.
	Creating a diverse, engaged and healthy work force that contributes to developing a healthy society and supporting local communities in key destinations to thrive and progress.
	Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations in every market, conducting our business with integrity and respect and championing human rights with all of our partners.
	Using our strategic position in the TravelTech space to influence, create alliances and support our stakeholders in their own ESG path.


I enjoy creating projects that can help to improve society and our environment, as our challenges in this area have not changed, but how we approach them must evolve. At the heart of it lies the need to invest in our planet, to #MakeADifference and to make travel a force for good.


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Don’t believe in global warming? It would be a lot cooler if you did!

Palma, Spain, 25 April 2023 – Tourism leaders from&nbsp;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 Hotelbeds.

The two-day conference, on 10-11 May, will look at who the traveller of tomorrow is as well as the generation of disruption and the impact this will have. Additional topics will cover the power of personalisation and how innovation will guide the future of travel.

“On this milestone year for MarketHub Americas, there is a wealth of topics to discuss about the future for our industry,” said Carlos Muñoz Capllonch, Chief Commercial Officer at Hotelbeds. “As a leading TravelTech company, we would be remiss not to deep-dive into how technology and data are reshaping the travel ecosystem, and how our clients can use this to attract new consumers while at the same time inspiring greater loyalty from their existing customers.”

In addition to the conference programme, there is also a trade show arena and significant networking opportunities. Speakers at the conference include; Nejc Jus, Head of Research at the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council; Irene Gómez from Telefónica; Bobby Shoraka from Morgan Stanley; and Thomas Sacchetti from Smarter Travel.

Underscoring the popularity of MarketHub Americas, a number of Hotelbeds’ partners have signed as platinum sponsors of the event namely: Blue Diamond Resorts, Hard Rock International, Palace Resorts &amp; Leblanc Spa Resorts , Inclusive Collection, part of Hyatt Hotels &amp; Resorts, RCD Hotels, Universal Parks and Resorts, Hilton, Discover Puerto Rico, NH Hotel Group part of Minor, Experience Kissimmee, Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency, Grupo Xcaret, Crystal Hotels, Titanic Hotels, BWH Hotel Group and Rixos Hotels.

MarketHub Americas is an invitation-only event attended by key Hotelbeds partners from across the region.

For more information about the MarketHub Americas, please visit the website.

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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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MarketHub Americas asks ‘Where Next?’ for travel

8 companies from the Balearic Islands have presented challenges to 200 students, eager to develop disruptive solutions to support and further develop the circular economy.

Check it at https://www.economiademallorca.com/articulo/innovacion/empresas-mallorquinas-retan-200-estudiantes-encontrar-soluciones-economia-circular/20230421133937081486.html


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Hotelbeds Hosts Circular Innovation Hackathon In The TravelTech Lab In Palma

200 students will be presented with challenges by 8 important companies in the Balearic Islands, with the objective of identifying innovative solutions to further develop the local Circular Economy.

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Check it at https://www.economiademallorca.com/articulo/innovacion/200-estudiantes-daran-soluciones-aplicar-economia-circular-8-grandes-empresas-baleares/20230413143012081163.html#new_tab


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Press conference in the TravelTech Lab hub in Palma to launch the Circular Innovation Hackathon

Palma, 17 April 2023 – As part of its ongoing commitment to its customers, Bedsonline is launching its first loyalty programme for all Spanish travel agents. The initiative will enable travel agents to earn points on every booking that can be redeemed on more than 30 different brands such as Amazon, Adidas, MediaMarkt or Port Aventura.

Stefano Zeni, Regional Director at Bedsonline, said: “We are delighted to be able to start this new journey with One4You, which shares our values of taking care of the customer. This programme is a further step in enhancing our strong value proposition, while also giving back to the 10,000 travel agents we work with in Spain each time they make a new hotel or ancillary services booking with Bedsonline.”

The launch in Spain comes after a successful partnership in One4You’s home market of France. Travel agents will earn points on each booking. Then can cash-in their rewards at any time once they reach (1000 ones = 10€) points. Bedsonline will also run promotions throughout the year enabling travel agents to maximise their rewards.

Alexandre Bonnet, General Manager at One4You&nbsp;said: “We are delighted to be at the initiative of the program in Spain to support travel agents in offering them ever more interesting incentives. It is with pleasure that we are working today with Bedsonline, a major partner of the program.”

Join now ONE4YOU and start earning ONES! https://spain.one4you.com/

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About Bedsonline

Bedsonline 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.

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 &nbsp;


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Bedsonline launches loyalty programme for travel agents 

Amsterdam, 30 March 2023 – 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 Hotelbeds.

Addressing the audience of 400 tourism leaders in Amsterdam today (30 March 2023), Irene Gómez, Open Innovation Director at Telefónica said: “Tech is blurring the lines between sectors and industries. We call this frontier tech – it’s the ability to challenge the status quo. I envisage a future where AI will be my guide when I travel,” added Gomez. “It will know my preferences such as what type of hotel I choose and what I like to do when I’m in a new city. It will also give me advice on how to navigate the transport system and then ultimately, book my entire trip.”

Hotelbeds’ own 258TB datalake and four billion daily searches provide a wealth of consumer data that is guiding its move to encourage the connected trip across the travel ecosystem. José María Pestaña, Hotelbeds’ Chief Innovation Officer, is leading the company’s innovation drive to disrupt travel via the TravelTech Lab (www.traveltechlab.net) , which is working with start-ups to create disruptive solutions to benefit the entire travel industry.

“As a TravelTech company, it’s vital that we not only support the ecosystem to bring their ideas to life, but that we also encourage our partners to embrace new ideas. The traveller of tomorrow will be different and more tech-savvy than the traveller of today. Those who don’t stay at the forefront of AI, VR and the next innovation will be left behind.”

This view was shared by Ali Beklen, Founder and Managing Partner at HotelRunner, who told MarketHub Europe: “The connected trip is real. Companies across the travel sector need to invest and collaborate together to ensure they are connected and to keep up with customer demand but it’s important not to fall in love with your implementations, products and what you own. You shouldn’t own it as it will have changed by next year. Companies shouldn’t think about what customers need now, but what will be normal in 10 years – will everyone check-in to a hotel with just their photo, which contains all their personal information? And if one is doing it, we all need to.”

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.

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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‘Tech and AI will challenge travel status quo’

Tourism leaders reveal the traveller of tomorrow at MarketHub Europe 

Amsterdam, 29 March 2023 – &nbsp;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 company’s MarketHub Europe taking place in Amsterdam this week.

Under the theme “Where Next”, conference delegates debated the “Traveller of tomorrow”, pinpointing new themes that will drive the industry in 2023 and beyond.

Huss revealed that 39% of global travellers who considered trips to destinations after seeing them on shows or movies went on to make booking. TV tourism was the second most influential source of travel inspiration – just 2% behind the long-standing leader, advice from friends and family.

“The ongoing sophistication of the traveller is not only about the pricing comparisons and high customer service; Travellers also want to enhanced and sophisticated experiences that nurture their worldview and help them relive TV shows while also reconnecting to themselves, nature, philosophy,” Huss told the audience of 400 travel and tourism leaders.

Personalization was another key theme during the first day of the conference, while wellness breaks are also on the rise.

“Wellness breaks have bounced back from 2021, recording a rise of more than 30% last year,” Huss said. “Almost half of global travellers are also more open to wellness breaks than ever before, which underscores that travellers are becoming more sophisticated and their worldview is changing towards more balanced life internally and externally.”

A desire for connected trips and an individual experience are driving the industry forward. This was echoed by Raphaël Zier, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of PerfectStay, who said: “I strongly believe we are witnessing the end of the search engine as we’ve known it for the past 20 years – very soon we will see an evolution in the digital ecosystem. ChatGPT is one example of how AI can provide a ‘one-to-me’ experience instead of a ‘one-to-many’ or even ‘one-to-one’ experience. This will likely generate huge loyalty from customers.”

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.

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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Themed tourism on the rise – Hotelbeds

Palma, Spain, 27 March 2023 – 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 Amsterdam RAI.

This is the first time that Hotelbeds has brought its flagship event to The Netherlands. More than 400 local and international executives are expected to attend to hear some of the biggest names in tourism and tech speak. These include NH Hotels (part of Minor), easyJet holidays, Google, Telefonica and The World Travel and Tourism Council.

“We’re thrilled that the MarketHub is back for the first time since 2019 and in this vibrant city of Amsterdam, where we have been so warmly welcomed,” said Carlos Muñoz Capllonch, Chief Commercial Officer at Hotelbeds. “Our theme for this year is ‘Where Next?’ and I’m sure we’re going to have some insightful and lively discussion focused on the traveller of tomorrow and what they expect the industry to deliver.”

The conference programme will cover a diverse range of topics including; how travel can become a force for good; the power of personalised service; how innovation and tech can shape travel; and the generation of disruption. Additional speakers also include Morgan Stanley, Experience Kissimmee, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Discover Puerto Rico, Rixos Hotels, the Clermont Hotel Group and Accor Hotels.

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, 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.

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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 MarketHub Europe to welcome 400 tourism leaders

Nicolas Huss, CEO of Hotelbeds, visited Athens, Greece and talked with TravelDailyNews International about Greece as a leading destination in Europe, HotelBeds partnership with Wayra to create the TravelTech Lab, the trends and innovations in the travel industry, as well as the impact of technology in the hospitality industry.

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Check it at https://www.traveldailynews.com/column/interviews/nicolas-huss-carlos-munoz-hotelbeds-technology-is-here-to-support-the/


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Nicolas Huss, Carlos Muñoz (Hotelbeds): “New Tech Trends Are Here To Stay, In The Meta-COVID Era”

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.

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 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.

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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