Hotelbeds boosts Asia and Middle East portfolio

Tui Travel-owned Hotelbeds has boosted its coverage in Asia and the Middle East.

Tui Travel-owned Hotelbeds has boosted its coverage in Asia and the Middle East.

A partnership has been signed with Swiss Belhotel International, with manages 120 hotels in partnerships with owners across Asia, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.

The company is now working with Hotelbeds in top destinations like Bali, Jakarta, Sydney and Kuwait.

Following this strategic agreement, Hotelbeds clients will have the whole Swiss-Belhotel International hotels portfolio available.

The deal will see Hotebeds provide improved selling conditions, including lower market rates and last-minute availability.

Swiss-Belhotel International has access to Hotelbeds’ international client base of travel agents, airlines and tour operators, seeking accommodation from more than 100 source markets.

Hotelbeds’ Middle East/Pacific managing director Pablo Aycart said: “This is an important deal for Hotelbeds as we continue to build our hotel portfolio in Asia. We are already experiencing the benefits of this agreement and expect triple digit growth in the number of room-nights sold for Swiss Belhotel in the region by the end of the year.”

Gavin Faull, chairman and president of Swiss-Belhotel International, said: “Strong partners are vital to give excellent value to owners through stronger sales, and also support our growth as a hospitality management company. We are delighted to become a partner for Hotelbeds and are looking forward to our mutual success for many years to come.”