Hotelbeds helps clients stand out from web giants


Lee Hayhurst lee.hayhurst@travelweekly.co.uk


Tui-owned accommodation supplier Hotelbeds has unveiled simpler connectivity technology for the trade that it claimed would help agents stand out against online giants.


Managing director Carlos Muñoz said APItude was part of the firm’s mantra of being easy to do business with and the ‘we love simple’ ethos promoted at WTM. He said the new API (application


programme interface) was not just a tweak but a fundamental re-engineering, making it 30%


Traveltek boosts its functionality following rise in DIY packaging


Traveltek is increasing the functionality of its software following a rise in DIY packaging by agents. The Glasgow-based firm said,


as a result, there had been higher demand from operators to use its dynamic packaging technology, which also gives them potential access to large distributors on the firm’s platform such as Hays Travel and Barrhead Travel. Operators on the system now include Belleair Holidays and Malta Direct. In cruise, Traveltek has launched


an enhanced packaging technology to allow more flexibility in putting together itineraries with ground arrangements. The facility is being


32 travelweekly.co.uk 12 November 2015 PETER WHITTLE: ‘More flexibility’


used by Virgin Holidays Cruises, Cruise First and Cruise Nation. Peter Whittle, global sales


director of Traveltek, said: “It’s enabling hotels and travel agents to make more margin. We want to give them more choice and flexibility, but we don’t want to overwhelm them. For cruise retailers, the question is how to


differentiate themselves.” traveltek.net


“This is not just a marginal improvement but a real change in approach”


faster and providing customers with more rich content, property descriptions and information. “This is not just a marginal


improvement but a real change in approach. It’s completely new and will make a difference.” Muñoz said the upgraded


technology would give clients a far broader range of room types and rates without compromising speed, and would enable clients to


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