Hotelbeds signs global distribution partnership with Hopper

Hotelbeds, a leading TravelTech company, has signed a new strategic partnership to provide Hopper with access to its portfolio of 300,000 hotels in 195 countries.

The deal allows Hotelbeds to continue growing its business in the US while opening new markets for Hopper, which is the third largest online travel marketplace in North America and the number one downloaded travel app. Data from the US International Trade Administration reports that total travel and tourism output was valued at $1.7 trillion in 2021.

"This new partnership will help us further expand our presence in the dynamic US market," said Carlos Muñoz, commercial director of Hotelbeds. "Joining forces with Hopper, the world's fastest growing travel app, will also help us reach new customer segments, both in the business and consumer segments."

As a global player in the B2B travel ecosystem, Hotelbeds will enable Hopper to source a more diverse inventory for its customers. Hotelbeds' booking platforms provide fast and reliable access to properties around the world, including those in the luxury sector and more than 37,000 sustainable hotels.

Hopper, meanwhile, is a travel agency, fintech provider, and e-commerce platform that powers the Hopper app and direct partner channels. The Hopper app has over 100 million downloads and is predominantly used by Generation Z and millennials, with 70% of Hopper customers made up of travelers under the age of 35.

“We are proud to partner with Hotelbeds, a global powerhouse in hotel recruiting,” said Dakota Smith, president and co-founder of Hopper. “Ensuring travelers have transparency and choice has always been at the core of Hopper’s offering. Partnering with Hotelbeds will allow us to leverage our efforts to build a world-class global hotel supply network.”