Hotelbeds claims 150% growth in Americas since 2008

Tui Travel accommodation wholesaler Hotelbeds has claimed 150% growth in the Americas region since 2008.

Tui Travel accommodation wholesaler Hotelbeds has claimed 150% growth in the Americas region since 2008.

The company is selling an average of 30 room nights a minute and is outperforming the market with double digit growth rates, according to deputy managing director Marta Alvarez.

Speaking at the company’s annual customer and supplier event in Cancun, Alvarez said: “In the Americas, Hotelbeds has achieved 150% growth rates since 2008, and over the last three years the outbound and inbound business has grown on average 60%.

“For future growth, Hotelbeds is increasing its hotel portfolio across the region by 24% in 2013, with particular focus in the destinations of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and the US. It is also predicting 20% growth for the Americas region by 2015.”