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En Fitur, RateHawk estará representado por equipos especializados, entre los que se incluyen:&nbsp;<ul><li>El equipo comercial, centrado en mejorar y ampliar las relaciones con los agentes de viajes, operadores, TMCs y otros profesionales, para promover el crecimiento de sus negocios. &nbsp;</li><li>El equipo de relación con los proveedores, que establece y mantiene fuertes conexiones con proveedores de servicios turísticos, garantizando una colaboración fluida y mutuamente beneficiosa. &nbsp;</li><li>El equipo de contratación hotelera, que facilita las conexiones directas con los hoteles españoles y agiliza la cadena de suministro para los clientes. &nbsp;</li><li>El equipo API de integración de la plataforma, responsable de integrar RateHawk con las soluciones técnicas más avanzadas, mejorando su funcionalidad y la experiencia de usuario.</li></ul>&nbsp;El equipo estará liderado por Samia Lahlou, responsable de desarrollo comercial para la región de Iberia, y por Davide Amaro, director regional del Sur de Europa, quienes estarán disponibles para reunirse en persona con los profesionales de los viajes B2B.&nbsp;Samia Lahlou, responsable de desarrollo comercial de RateHawk en la región de Iberia, comentó: "El mercado español sigue mostrando un sólido crecimiento – el valor neto de las reservas efectuadas en RateHawk para el cuarto trimestre de 2023 ha crecido 2,2 veces respecto al mismo período de 2022. El número de socios españoles conectados a la plataforma ha aumentado – ya confían en nosotros más de 5.000 agencias y operadores para sus clientes. Nuestro equipo comercial español se ha duplicado a lo largo del año y, actualmente, incluye a 30 personas responsables de atraer a más clientes y desarrollar las relaciones existentes. Seguimos construyendo uno de los inventarios de hoteles más potentes del mundo – nuestros socios tienen acceso a más de 2,5 millones de opciones de alojamiento, lo que supone un crecimiento interanual del 40%. Paralelamente, nuestro número de proveedores ha crecido un 35% – en estos momentos, más de 230 mayoristas de todo el mundo nos abastecen con sus ofertas de alojamientos, vuelos y traslados. Nuestro objetivo estratégico es aumentar el valor que ofrecemos a nuestros socios, convirtiéndonos en un activo destacado en la industria turística española. Esto incluye ampliar aún más nuestra red de proveedores, establecer conexiones directas con los hoteles y aumentar la calidad de nuestro servicio." &nbsp;

RateHawk.com, un sistema de reservas online de alojamientos, vuelos y traslados para los profesionales de los viajes, presentará sus nuevas soluciones para el sector de los viajes en FITUR, en Madrid. Del 24 al 26 de enero, RateHawk recibirá a partners y proveedores en su stand 8D54, ubicado en el pabellón 8. 

RateHawk presentará soluciones para el sector de los viajes en FITUR

The Group’s main focus is the development of the B2B platform RateHawk, which is also the main growth driver. The platform is used by over 54,000 travel professionals worldwide, a 75% increase year-over-year. Of these, over 6,000 are North American agents who use RateHawk’s portal to access more than 2.2 million properties worldwide, along with flights from over 350 airlines and transfers in 150 countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Felix Shpilman, CEO of Emerging Travel Group, commented: "The steady growth of the travel industry post-pandemic has delivered encouraging results. In 2024, we plan to expand our presence in the North American B2B industry with RateHawk: the North American team has grown to 20 professionals and is expected to double within the next quarter."&nbsp;"In addition to strengthening our commercial presence in the U.S., we plan to introduce more tools to empower travel agents in 2024, including new product releases, content enhancements, innovative support methods, and payment solutions. RateHawk's B2B partners appreciate our commitment to developing tools that help travel professionals work more efficiently, and our accelerated product pipeline will further solidify our market leadership."&nbsp;RateHawk employs more than 500 professionals in commercial roles worldwide. In early November, Emerging Travel Group unveiled RateHawk’s rebranded visual identity at World Travel Market in London.&nbsp;Another important focus of the Group is to continue to develop its hotel supply. In 2023, the company invested significantly in its hotel supply inventory, resulting in a 25% increase. Currently, the Group consolidates its hotel inventory of 2.2 million options from over 220 global suppliers and 80,000 direct hotel contracts. The priority goal for 2024 is to further increase and sign strategic direct partnerships with hotel chains in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East.&nbsp;Felix Shpilman comments: "Our curated hotel offering is one of the most valued assets among the Group’s customers. As the demand for outbound and domestic travel grows, our goal remains to continue to build the largest hotel consolidator in the market."&nbsp;Emerging Travel Group employs more than 2,600 people in 80 countries. The company has offices in Wilmington, London, Berlin, Milan, Lisbon, Warsaw, Dubai and Limassol. In 2022, Emerging Travel Group achieved a net turnover of $1 billion.&nbsp;

Emerging Travel Group, a global travel company operating the RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip brands, has achieved turnover of over $2 billion in the first three quarters of 2023, as the third quarter saw record revenue. The Group's net booking value is up 40% in Q1-3 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. This record performance supported a strong first nine months overall.

Emerging Travel Group Reports Record Profit

The idea behind the rebranding is to honor the invaluable role of travel agents, advisors, and other industry professionals worldwide. RateHawk recognizes them as unsung superheroes who navigate challenges daily, adapt to a constantly evolving landscape, and consistently exceed expectations to ensure their clients' utmost satisfaction. The pandemic crisis added further complexity, as the industry had to quickly adopt digital transformation at a level that would typically take years to achieve. Travel agents were compelled to reinvent their customer and supply-chain interactions in a world of social distancing and expedite the integration of digital technologies into their daily operations. Acknowledging the demanding nature of the travel professional's role, RateHawk remains steadfast in its commitment to developing tools and technologies that empower travel professionals, effectively elevating them to the status of super agents.&nbsp;Felix Shpilman, CEO of Emerging Travel Group, RateHawk’s parent company, commented: “The rebranding mirrors the natural evolution of RateHawk. With a seven-year history, RateHawk has evolved from a B2B hotel-booking system into an advanced platform that offers one of the most extensive hotel supplies in the market and provides a comprehensive spectrum of travel services. What sets us apart is our product-driven DNA, which guides our approach in all endeavors. This forward-thinking mindset positions RateHawk to drive innovation in an industry historically known for its resistance to change and limited online presence.&nbsp;“Our aim is to liberate our partners from the challenges of navigating digitalization on their own. RateHawk remains committed to actively engaging with its partners to tailor its products to their specific requirements. We develop tools that empower professionals to enhance the sale of travel services, introduce solutions that enable conducting business remotely, pioneer new payment methods and procedures, all while delivering exceptional customer service. With RateHawk, partners can rest assured they are not alone in their demanding profession – they are supercharged with top-tier products and professional assistance. The rebranding initiative is a reflection of these transformative strides,” added Felix Shpilman.&nbsp;The new visual identity adopts a black and yellow palette, preserving RateHawk’s established legacy while making it more vibrant and memorable. The brand’s core yellow color, symbolizing energy, excitement, and enthusiasm, acquired a new, more vivid and dynamic tone.&nbsp;The updated logo maintains the continuity of the original design, retaining the iconic hawk imagery from which RateHawk derived its name. Much like a hunting hawk that surveys the landscape from above, RateHawk empowers travel agents to spread their wings and expand their horizons, enabling them to navigate offerings efficiently and secure the best deals and rates for their customers. The new logo's outline exudes increased confidence and boldness, aligning seamlessly with the hawk symbol.&nbsp;&nbsp;Introducing a novel element to the design system, the yellow spotlight serves as a symbol of the powerful stream that energizes RateHawk's partners, supercharging and empowering them to excel in their roles.&nbsp;The new RateHawk website reflecting the changes will be unveiled on November 6, 2023, while the first physical manifestation of the rebranding will be featured at the World Travel Market in London from November 6 to 8, 2023. Localized versions of the rebranded platform will be released throughout November 2023.&nbsp;RateHawk is a subsidiary of Emerging Travel Group, a global travel company. With a diverse team of over 2,600 employees in 80 countries, Emerging Travel Group achieved a net turnover of $1 billion in 2022.&nbsp;RateHawk employs over 500 professionals in commercial roles worldwide and has offices in London, Berlin, Milan, Lisbon, Warsaw, Dubai, Limassol, and Wilmington. The platform is used by more than 54,000 travel professionals worldwide. In the first three quarters of 2023, RateHawk's net booking value surged over 100% year-over-year.&nbsp;The platform features one of the most extensive hotel inventories in the market, with a selection of 2.2 million accommodations carefully aggregated and curated from 210 suppliers, reinforced by 80,000 direct hotel contracts, along with flights of over 350 airlines and transfers in 150 countries. RateHawk also seamlessly distributes its hotel inventory through API to global Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), tour operators, and technology companies.

RateHawk.com, an online system for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers for travel professionals, announced its major rebranding initiative that encompasses an updated corporate identity, strategic reimagining, and the unveiling of a new logo. The new identity will be officially unveiled at the World Travel Market in London.

RateHawk Unveils Rebranding and Interface Update

RateHawk and its parent company, Emerging Travel Group, have achieved a global turnover of £1.7 billion in the first three quarters of 2023. RateHawk’s UK net booking value saw a 65% growth in Q3 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022. Over 20% of UK sales are now made through RateHawk’s bespoke mobile app for travel professionals on the move.&nbsp;The platform is utilized by over 54,000 travel professionals worldwide. Of these, over 3,000 are UK agents who use RateHawk’s agent portal to access more than 2.2 million properties worldwide, along with flights of over 350 airlines and transfers in 150 countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marta Ladutko, RateHawk’s Director of Commercial Operations, commented: “Thanks to the outstanding efforts of our local team, the UK is currently one of RateHawk’s top markets in Europe. Our plan for the next year is to make it one of the top 3 markets worldwide”.&nbsp;In 2023, the company made significant investments in the UK market and opened an office in London Paddington. The UK commercial team has nearly doubled in size, now comprising 15 professionals, with further expansion anticipated in 2024.&nbsp;“Agents value RateHawk not only for its extensive hotel inventory but also for our dedication to developing tools that help travel professionals work more efficiently. A few months ago, we introduced pivotal updates to our hotel selection tool, allowing travel professionals to craft impressive proposals for their clients, thus easing the client's decision-making process. Early results show that agents using these selections achieve a higher sales conversion rate. Given the widespread use of mobile apps in the UK, we’ll continue to refine this tool, ensuring its mobile compatibility, so agents can craft selections directly on their mobile devices. In 2024, we aim to launch more tools that will empower travel agents, including new product releases, content enhancements, innovative support methods, and payment solutions,” added Marta Ladutko.&nbsp;RateHawk will be showcasing at the World Travel Market in London from 6 to 8 November, welcoming travel professionals to stand N10-404. The company will be represented by a senior delegation, including Felix Shpilman, CEO of Emerging Travel Group, RateHawk’s parent company. The UK commercial team, led by Julita Grzycka, Regional Director of Northwestern Europe, and Marta Ladutko, Director of Commercial Operations, will also be in attendance at WTM, available for meetings with UK B2B travel professionals.&nbsp;RateHawk employs over 500 professionals in commercial roles globally. RateHawk’s offices are located in London, Berlin, Milan, Lisbon, Warsaw, Dubai, Limassol and Wilmington.&nbsp;

RateHawk, an online system for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers for travel professionals, has recorded the highest sales quarter in its trading history in the UK.

RateHawk Celebrates Record Growth and Sets Its Focus on the UK for 2024

26 september 2023 – RateHawk.com, een online systeem voor het boeken van hotels, vliegtickets en transfers voor reisprofessionals, breidt haar activiteiten in de Benelux uit. Als blijk van haar betrokkenheid bij de regio heeft RateHawk de Nederlandse taal op haar platform gelanceerd. De agenten uit Nederland en België kunnen nu hotels, vliegtickets en transfers boeken in een volledig gelokaliseerde versie van het systeem. Anne Falco, Hoofd Business Development Frankrijk &amp; BeNeLux licht toe: "Lokalisatie en uitbreiding naar nieuwe regio's zijn een cruciaal onderdeel van RateHawk's duurzame groeistrategie. Het aantal partners in België en Nederland is het afgelopen jaar met 50% gegroeid. Gezien het belang van de regio willen we onze klanten die afkomstig zijn uit verschillende culturele achtergronden een naadloze gebruikerservaring bieden. Wij weten hoe uitdagend het werk van reisprofessionals kan zijn; de introductie van een gelokaliseerde versie van het systeem zal de problemen als gevolg van taalbarrières verminderen en onze partners in staat stellen zich te richten op de verdere verbetering van de efficiëntie van hun bedrijf." Met de toevoeging van het Nederlands is RateHawk nu beschikbaar in 21 talen, waaronder Frans, Duits, Spaans en Portugees. RateHawk is in 2016 officieel gelanceerd als hotelboekingsplatform voor professionals in de reisbranche. Vandaag de dag biedt het meer dan 2 miljoen accommodaties van ruim 200 wereldwijde leveranciers en 78.000 rechtstreeks gecontracteerde accommodaties. In 2021 voegde RateHawk vliegtickets toe aan haar aanbod, het systeem biedt toegang tot meer dan 350 luchtvaartmaatschappijen, waaronder meer dan 150 low-cost maatschappijen. Daarnaast biedt het platform transferdiensten in meer dan 150 landen.&nbsp; RateHawk heeft een gratis mobiele app die beschikbaar is voor partners met iOS- of Android-apparaten. Met de functionaliteit van de app kunnen reisprofessionals direct vanaf hun smartphone boekingen maken of bestaande boekingen beheren. Het aantal downloads van de app stijgt voortdurend en heeft inmiddels de 30.000 overschreden. Over RateHawk RateHawk is een innovatief B2B boekingsplatform ontwikkeld door de Emerging Travel Group, dat hotels, vliegtickets, transfers, autoverhuur en andere reisgerelateerde diensten verkoopt. Het is RateHawk's missie om gebruikers de scherpste prijzen te bieden voor alle soorten reisdiensten op elke locatie.&nbsp; RateHawk biedt haar klanten 2 miljoen hotelaccommodaties uit meer dan 76.000 rechtstreeks gecontracteerde objecten en 200 groothandelaren, vliegtickets van meer dan 350 luchtvaartmaatschappijen en transfers in meer dan 150 landen. PerscontactAnita Gusich,Persverantwoordelijke<a href="mailto:pr@emergingtravel.com">pr@emergingtravel.com</a>&nbsp;

RateHawk breidt uit naar de Benelux met lokalisatie naar het Nederlands