eng.svg

English

de.svg

Deutsch

esp.svg

Español

Flags.svg

Danish

it.svg

Italiano

fr.svg

Français

pol.svg

Polski

tur.svg

Türkçe

bul.svg

Български

hun.svg

Magyar

grk.svg

Ελληνικά

ro.svg

Română

uae.svg

العربية

srp.svg

Srpski

shq.svg

Shqiptar

por.svg

Português

ch.svg

China(中文)

cs.svg

Čeština

small_Flag_of_Latvia.svg.png

thumbnail_Flag_of_Latvia.svg.png

Flag_of_Latvia.svg.png

Latviešu

Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.webp

Dutch

Flag_of_Croatia.svg.webp

Hrvatski

Flag_of_Sweden.svg.webp

Svenska

Newsroom

News

Press Releases

Diese Zusammenarbeit wird den Kunden beider Unternehmen sowie auch der Reisebranche insgesamt zugutekommen. RateHawk-Nutzer, die BOSYS integrieren, benötigen weniger Zeit für die manuelle Dateneingabe und vermeiden Fehler, sodass sie sich stärker auf die Beratung konzentrieren können. Gleichzeitig haben Bosys Kunden, welche RateHawk noch nicht genutzt haben, nun die Möglichkeit, auf das umfangreiche RateHawk Unterkunfts-Angebot zuzugreifen, so stehen den Büros z.B. über 2,6 Millionen Unterkünfte weltweit zur Verfügung.&nbsp;Nils Proschek, Head of Business Development für RateHawk, kommentierte die Partnerschaft wie folgt: „Unser Ziel ist es, den Buchungsprozess so reibungslos und effizient wie möglich zu gestalten. BOSYS ist eines der beliebtesten Mid-Office-Systeme im deutschsprachigen Raum. Die Integration ist ein entscheidender Schritt, um die Arbeitsprozesse unserer Partner zu vereinfachen.“ Kay Rahn, Leiter Partnermanagement für BOSYS: „Wir freuen uns sehr über die Zusammenarbeit mit RateHawk und die komfortable Integration in unsere Software. Die Zusammenarbeit ermöglicht es unseren Anwendern, ihr Angebot für ihre Kunden zu erweitern, ohne ihr vertrautes .BOSYS-System mit den bekannten Abläufen zu verlassen.“ &nbsp;

RateHawk, die führende Online-B2B-Plattform für die Buchung von Hotels, Flugtickets, Transfers und Mietwagen, hat eine langfristige Partnerschaft mit BOSYS, einem der marktführenden Anbieter modularer Softwarelösungen für Reiseprofis, initiiert. Alle über die RateHawk-Plattform getätigten Buchungen von Unterkünften können nun automatisch im BOSYS-Mid-Office-System erfasst werden.

RateHawk geht Partnerschaft mit BOSYS ein

Die Kooperation ermöglicht den Mitgliedern von TUI TRAVELStar Zugang zu RateHawks umfangreichem, weltweiten Portfolio von über 2,6 Millionen Hotels und Ferienhäuser. Die Reisebüros haben nun Zugang zu wettbewerbsfähigeren Preisen und vielfältigen Reiseprodukten und einem einfachen Buchungsprozess, sodass sie die unterschiedlichen Bedürfnisse ihrer Kunden erfüllen können.&nbsp;Nils Proschek, Head of Business Development für RateHawk in der DACH-Region, kommentierte die Kooperation folgendermaßen: „Wir freuen uns sehr, mit TUI TRAVELStar, einem renommierten Netzwerk unabhängiger Reisebüros, zusammenzuarbeiten. Laut der Prognose des Deutschen Reiseverbands (DRV) wird der nationale Tourismussektor 2025 in Deutschland ein stabiles Umsatzwachstum von bis zu 6 % verzeichnen, angetrieben durch das starke Interesse an Reisezielen am Mittelmeer und in exotischen Ländern. In diesem wachsenden und wettbewerbsintensiven Markt zielt unsere Zusammenarbeit mit TUI TRAVELStar darauf ab, den Profis aus der Reisebranche eine benutzerfreundliche Plattform, eine große, sorgfältig ausgewählte Auswahl an Unterkünften und die besten Buchungstools zur Verfügung zu stellen, um ihren Kunden, gute Preise und einen hohen Mehrwert zu bieten.“&nbsp;Dazu Hergen Syassen Bereichsleiter von TUI TRAVELStar: „Während wir unser 25-jähriges Jubiläum in der Branche feiern, bekräftigen wir unser Engagement, unseren Reisexperten globales know how zur Verfügung zu stellen und gleichzeitig ihre operative Unabhängigkeit zu respektieren. Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass die Technologie von RateHawk unseren Mitgliedern die gewünschte Flexibilität bietet und so ihr Wachstum und ihren Erfolg maßgeblich unterstützt.“ Auf RateHawk findet sich ein Hotelangebot von über 300 globalen Anbietern und mehr als 120.000 direkt unter Vertrag stehenden Unterkünften. Im vergangenen Jahr hat die Plattform 70 neue Anbieter und mehr als 30.000 zusätzliche Unterkünfte in ihr System aufgenommen.

RateHawk, eine führende B2B-Onlineplattform für die Buchung von Hotels, Flugtickets, Transfers und Mietwagen, ist ab sofort strategischer Partner von TUI TRAVELStar, einem bedeutendem Netzwerk von über 300 unabhängigen Reisebüros aus Deutschland.

RateHawk kooperiert mit TUI TRAVELStar

The recent update will improve the user experience of the local travel professionals in making bookings, processing payments, verifying information, and modifying orders. RateHawk is committed to supporting its partners by providing a smooth and intuitive workflow without any language barriers, the platform is currently accessible in 32 languages.&nbsp; &nbsp;Darya Romanova, Head of Business Development Baltics &amp; Nordics at RateHawk, commented: “We receive very positive feedback on our platform from&nbsp;industry professionals who find RateHawk highly convenient, its interface intuitive and its supply comprehensive.&nbsp;With our product available in more languages, we are now even better equipped to meet the specific demands of the travel agents in the Nordic market.” &nbsp;RateHawk now has over 500 partners in the region. The booking value in the Nordic region has doubled YoY.&nbsp; &nbsp;Being committed to the development in the Nordic region, RateHawk is an active member of the Association of Finnish Travel Industry SMAL. The company is to participate in two major upcoming events: the PATA Denmark Chapter at the end of October and the Travel News Market in Sweden in early December, where it will showcase its latest innovations in B2B travel solutions. &nbsp;Launched in 2016, RateHawk employs over 500 professionals in commercial roles globally and has offices in Singapore, London, Berlin, Milan, Lisbon, Warsaw, Dubai, Limassol, and Wilmington. The number of RateHawk partners exceeds 86,000 travel professionals worldwide. RateHawk offers a web platform and a mobile app enabling partners to handle business remotely. &nbsp;

RateHawk, an online B2B platform for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers, has taken a major step towards its localization in the Nordic market. The platform launched fully localized web versions in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish languages. The entire system – including search pages, hotel profiles, booking forms, booking confirmations, and transaction notifications – is now available to partners in the Nordic region in their native language.

RateHawk launches in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish

Fredrik brings extensive experience in the airline and travel industries, having held successful positions at eDreams ODIGEO, Expedia Group, and Etihad Airways, where he successfully developed product strategies and managed global partnerships.&nbsp;Ilya Kravtsov, Chief Commercial Officer of Emerging Travel Group, stated: “Our accommodation supply is recognized as one of the most competitive in the market and is highly valued by our B2B partners and customers worldwide. With Fredrik’s expertise, we will expand our transportation offerings ensuring they become just as in-demand as our core accommodation product.”&nbsp;Commenting on his new role,&nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt added: “Since joining Emerging Travel Group, I’ve been impressed by the company's dynamic and forward-thinking vision. With its rapid growth and adaptability to changes, I am confident we are well-positioned to build a transportation product that matches the strength of our accommodation portfolio.”&nbsp;Earlier this month, Emerging Travel Group announced a strategic partnership with Rail Europe, the global reference brand for European train booking. This collaboration enables Emerging Travel Group’s partners to access a comprehensive range of rail ticket offerings across key European destinations through the RateHawk and Roundtrip platforms.&nbsp;In 2023, Emerging Travel Group reached a gross transaction value of $2.6 billion. The company employs over 3,600 professionals across 80 countries and maintains offices in Dubai, Wilmington, Singapore, London, Berlin, Lisbon, Warsaw, and Limassol. &nbsp;

Emerging Travel Group, a global travel company operating the brands RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip, has appointed Fredrik Bonnalt as Head of Non-Accommodation Supply. In this role, Fredrik will lead the Group’s strategy for expanding its transportation services, including air, transfers, car rentals, and rail offerings.

Emerging Travel Group Appoints Head of Non-Accommodation Supply 

The launch of the rail service allows RateHawk’s partners to book all travel components within a single system. Rail tickets are available across 13 European countries including France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, the UK, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, and Austria. &nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt, Head of Non-Accommodation Supply at Emerging Travel Group, RateHawk’s parent company, commented: “Rail travel offers great opportunities for our partners' businesses, enabling them to meet customer needs and attract new clients. Travel agents and professionals can now offer hotel stays with rail tickets, providing a sustainable travel option. Plus, the journey itself can be a memorable experience, with exciting routes available on RateHawk, including the stunning Bernina Express and Glacier Express trips.” &nbsp;"The launch of our rail product coincides with the start of the autumn business season, and we expect strong demand from Travel Management Companies (TMCs) booking business trips for their clients. Rail transportation is widely recognized as the most environmentally friendly option, and with many companies prioritizing carbon footprint reduction and incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives into their corporate travel programs, our TMC partners can greatly benefit from this new booking service,"&nbsp;&nbsp;added&nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt. &nbsp;An advantage of the new launch is its intuitive and convenient interface, which allows travel professionals to compare rail ticket options for the entire day in a single window. This feature streamlines the process for travel agents, allowing them to quickly filter options based on client preferences and easily select the best choices for their clients. &nbsp;Travel professionals will have the flexibility to book trips using various payment methods, including payments by card, wire transfer, credit limit or overpayments, or by pay-by-link options. A particularly important feature for travel professionals is the ability to book railway tickets using their credit limit. &nbsp;Rail Europe's product portfolio features leading railway carriers across Europe, including Italo in Italy, Renfe and Iryo in Spain, SBB CFF FFS and Rhätische Bahn in Switzerland, ÖBB in Austria, TGV InOui in France, Rail Delivery Group in the UK, Eurostar in France, the UK, the Netherlands, and Belgium, as well as RegioJet in the Czech Republic. &nbsp;“We have ambitious plans to expand the railway service and are seeking collaborations with rail ticket suppliers both in Europe and across other continents," added&nbsp;Fredrik Bonnalt.&nbsp; &nbsp;Björn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe, added: "We are excited to collaborate with RateHawk to make rail travel more accessible to travel professionals around the world. This dynamic partnership reflects our shared commitment to offering seamless travel solutions through advanced technology. At Rail Europe, we believe train travel is the best way to explore Europe—not only for its efficiency but also for its positive environmental impact. I have great confidence in RateHawk’s vision and capacity to promote rail, and together, we hope to shift travel preferences toward more sustainable options. By empowering travel agents with the best tools to integrate rail services, we aim to make every journey a memorable experience for travellers." &nbsp;Phocuswright’s 2024 data shows that rail gross bookings have grown steadily year over year, reaching $112 million in 2022, $147 million in 2023, and a projected $165 million in 2024. The global research firm also highlights an 18 percentage point increase in online rail penetration between 2019 and 2023, driven by key factors such as technological advancements and the environmental benefits of rail, which offers a lower carbon footprint compared to other modes of transportation. &nbsp;RateHawk offers travel agents, operators, TMCs, and other professionals a full range of travel services. The B2B platform boasts more than 2.6 million accommodations worldwide from over 280 suppliers, including over 100,000 directly contracted properties. In addition to accommodation, the B2B platform also offers flights from over 400 airlines, transfers in 150 countries, car rentals, and more.&nbsp; &nbsp;

RateHawk, an online B2B platform for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers, has introduced a rail travel booking service on its platform. RateHawk's partners – travel agents, operators, and other industry professionals worldwide – can now book rail tickets across various European destinations. The platform has reached an agreement with Rail Europe, the global reference brand for European train booking. The new service complements the existing travel options already available on RateHawk, which include accommodation, flights, car rentals, and transfers.

RateHawk launches rail travel booking services for travel professionals