Hotelbeds extends strategic agreement with Choice Hotels, adding Radisson Americas properties to portfolio
May 09, 2024 at 12:11 pm EDT
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Hotelbeds, part of HBX Group, announces the renewal of its strategic agreement with Choice Hotels for the next three years, adding Radisson Americas properties to the TravelTech company's portfolio.
The news on the future of the collaboration, which encompasses thousands of Choice Hotels' properties, comes after three successful years. The alliance underlines Hotelbeds' commitment to driving success in the business-to-business hotel segment, which currently represents 80% of Choice Hotels' B2B offering.
We are very excited to expand our long-standing relationship with Hotelbeds through this strategic agreement. It not only provides incremental revenue stream opportunities and international exposure for our U.S. franchisees, but also strengthens confidence in Hotelbeds' valuable wholesale distribution model. Choice Hotels is committed to maintaining rate integrity across all channels, while working to reduce the cost of distribution for franchisees. We believe this agreement has the potential to improve our ability to achieve this long term, especially in key international source markets.
Abhijit Patel, VP Marketing, Distribution Strategy and Revenue Management at Choice Hotels
Building on a history of successful collaboration, this extension not only solidifies the strong bond between our companies but also reflects Choice Hotels' confidence in Hotelbeds as a key driver of their B2B growth. With this collaboration, we are glad to continue providing our clients with access to a broader range of accommodation through Choice Hotels' extensive portfolio, creating more opportunities for a wider variety of travellers. We look forward to continued success. As we look ahead, we anticipate further achievements and are eager to explore new opportunities for innovation and mutual success.
Carlos Munoz, Chief Commercial Officer of HBX Group
Choice Hotels is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. The hospitality company currently franchises more than 7,500 hotels, available through Hotelbeds' hotel portfolio, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories worldwide.
About HBX Group
HBX Group is a leading B2B ecosystem player in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses in the ever-evolving world of travel. We drive growth for our clients & partners while removing friction from the end-to-end travel experience. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and reliable access to a unique portfolio of travel products & services, while rich data and intelligence seamlessly connect supply and demand worldwide. We have over 3,000 experts worldwide, including specialists on the ground who provide insights and support to boost trading even further, especially in the most hard-to-reach segments. This unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for all businesses aiming to unlock their full potential in the travel arena. Learn more about HBX Group at www.hbxgroup.com
Choice Hotels International, Inc. is a hotel franchisor. The Companyâs segments include Hotel Franchising & Management and Corporate & Other. The Hotel Franchising & Management segment includes the Company's hotel franchising operations which consists of its 22 brands and brand extensions and the hotel management operations of 14 hotels (inclusive of four owned hotels). It has 7,527 hotels with 632,986 rooms open and operating, and 1,032 hotels with 105,062 rooms. The Companyâs brands include Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Ascend Hotel Collection, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites, Suburban Studios, WoodSpring Suites, Everhome Suites, and Cambria Hotels. It also includes Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson, Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Radisson Inn & Suites, Park Inn by Radisson, Radisson Individuals, and Radisson Collection brands, which are located across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.