RateHawk reports record performance...

Company now supports 5,300 travel agents in the GCC

RateHawk, an online hotel, flight and transfer booking system for travel professionals, has reported a record performance for 2023.

RateHawk’s 2023 bookings saw 85% growth compared to 2022 and achieved a gross transaction value of US$2.6 billion.

RateHawk now has 62,000 travel professional partners worldwide, representing a 61% increase from the previous year, with more than 5,300 travel agents in the GCC region alone.

Demand for RateHawk's flight and transfer bookings showed a steady rise throughout 2023. Booked flights doubled in number, while transfers saw a 67% year-on-year increase. In 2023, RateHawk also experienced significant growth in its inventory. This expansion resulted in a total of 2.5 million accommodation options, marking a substantial 40% year-on-year increase.

Last year, RateHawk also introduced a hotel selection tool, aimed at assisting travel agencies to optimise customer interactions and streamline workflows.

RateHawk parent company Emerging Travel Group's CEO Felix Shpilman said: “In its eighth year, RateHawk continues to deliver solid double-digit growth, hitting all-time highs in bookings and revenue. Our partners worldwide recognise the added value that our accommodation inventory and technological expertise bring to the table and want to benefit from it.

“Our platform equips travel professionals with everything they need to meet growing demand, from extensive supply with competitive rates from over 230 suppliers to a comprehensive tool kit of travel services in a single, user-friendly platform, complemented by top-notch customer care.”

Regional director, Middle East, Serkan Ozbay added: “We are seeing strong growth in demand from local travel agents for our services; over the year the number of our partners in the region increased by 2.5 times.

"Our GCC team has significantly expanded and today includes 30 professionals in the roles of sales and account managers. Our ambition for 2024 is to make RateHawk the preferred travel tool for most local travel professionals, and we are well-positioned to achieve it.”

RateHawk has offices in Dubai, London, Berlin, Milan, Lisbon, Warsaw, Limassol and Wilmington, and employs more than 500 professionals in commercial roles globally.

For more information, visit www.ratehawk.com

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