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The idea behind the rebranding is to honor the invaluable role of travel agents, advisors, and other industry professionals worldwide. RateHawk recognizes them as unsung superheroes who navigate challenges daily, adapt to a constantly evolving landscape, and consistently exceed expectations to ensure their clients&#39; utmost satisfaction. The pandemic crisis added further complexity, as the industry had to quickly adopt digital transformation at a level that would typically take years to achieve. Travel agents were compelled to reinvent their customer and supply-chain interactions in a world of social distancing and expedite the integration of digital technologies into their daily operations. Acknowledging the demanding nature of the travel professional&#39;s role, RateHawk remains steadfast in its commitment to developing tools and technologies that empower travel professionals, effectively elevating them to the status of super agents.

Felix Shpilman, CEO of Emerging Travel Group, RateHawk&rsquo;s parent company, commented: &ldquo;The rebranding mirrors the natural evolution of RateHawk. With a seven-year history, RateHawk has evolved from a B2B hotel-booking system into an advanced platform that offers one of the most extensive hotel supplies in the market and provides a comprehensive spectrum of travel services. What sets us apart is our product-driven DNA, which guides our approach in all endeavors. This forward-thinking mindset positions RateHawk to drive innovation in an industry historically known for its resistance to change and limited online presence.

&ldquo;Our aim is to liberate our partners from the challenges of navigating digitalization on their own. RateHawk remains committed to actively engaging with its partners to tailor its products to their specific requirements. We develop tools that empower professionals to enhance the sale of travel services, introduce solutions that enable conducting business remotely, pioneer new payment methods and procedures, all while delivering exceptional customer service. With RateHawk, partners can rest assured they are not alone in their demanding profession &ndash; they are supercharged with top-tier products and professional assistance. The rebranding initiative is a reflection of these transformative strides,&rdquo; added Felix Shpilman.

The new visual identity adopts a black and yellow palette, preserving RateHawk&rsquo;s established legacy while making it more vibrant and memorable. The brand&rsquo;s core yellow color, symbolizing energy, excitement, and enthusiasm, acquired a new, more vivid and dynamic tone.

The updated logo maintains the continuity of the original design, retaining the iconic hawk imagery from which RateHawk derived its name. Much like a hunting hawk that surveys the landscape from above, RateHawk empowers travel agents to spread their wings and expand their horizons, enabling them to navigate offerings efficiently and secure the best deals and rates for their customers. The new logo&#39;s outline exudes increased confidence and boldness, aligning seamlessly with the hawk symbol.&nbsp;

Introducing a novel element to the design system, the yellow spotlight serves as a symbol of the powerful stream that energizes RateHawk&#39;s partners, supercharging and empowering them to excel in their roles.

The new RateHawk website reflecting the changes will be unveiled on November 6, 2023, while the first physical manifestation of the rebranding will be featured at the World Travel Market in London from November 6 to 8, 2023. Localized versions of the rebranded platform will be released throughout November 2023.

RateHawk is a subsidiary of Emerging Travel Group, a global travel company. With a diverse team of over 2,600 employees in 80 countries, Emerging Travel Group achieved a net turnover of $1 billion in 2022.

RateHawk employs over 500 professionals in commercial roles worldwide and has offices in London, Berlin, Milan, Lisbon, Warsaw, Dubai, Limassol, and Wilmington. The platform is used by more than 54,000 travel professionals worldwide. In the first three quarters of 2023, RateHawk&#39;s net booking value surged over 100% year-over-year.

The platform features one of the most extensive hotel inventories in the market, with a selection of 2.2 million accommodations carefully aggregated and curated from 210 suppliers, reinforced by 80,000 direct hotel contracts, along with flights of over 350 airlines and transfers in 150 countries. RateHawk also seamlessly distributes its hotel inventory through API to global Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), tour operators, and technology companies.
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RateHawk.com, an online system for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers for travel professionals, announced its major rebranding initiative that encompasses an updated corporate identity, strategic reimagining, and the unveiling of a new logo. The new identity will be officially unveiled at the World Travel Market in London.

RateHawk Unveils Rebranding and Interface Update

RateHawk and its parent company, Emerging Travel Group, have achieved a global turnover of £1.7 billion in the first three quarters of 2023. RateHawk’s UK net booking value saw a 65% growth in Q3 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022. Over 20% of UK sales are now made through RateHawk’s bespoke mobile app for travel professionals on the move.The platform is utilized by over 54,000 travel professionals worldwide. Of these, over 3,000 are UK agents who use RateHawk’s agent portal to access more than 2.2 million properties worldwide, along with flights of over 350 airlines and transfers in 150 countries.&nbsp;Marta Ladutko, RateHawk’s Director of Commercial Operations, commented: “Thanks to the outstanding efforts of our local team, the UK is currently one of RateHawk’s top markets in Europe. Our plan for the next year is to make it one of the top 3 markets worldwide”.In 2023, the company made significant investments in the UK market and opened an office in London Paddington. The UK commercial team has nearly doubled in size, now comprising 15 professionals, with further expansion anticipated in 2024.“Agents value RateHawk not only for its extensive hotel inventory but also for our dedication to developing tools that help travel professionals work more efficiently. A few months ago, we introduced pivotal updates to our hotel selection tool, allowing travel professionals to craft impressive proposals for their clients, thus easing the client's decision-making process. Early results show that agents using these selections achieve a higher sales conversion rate. Given the widespread use of mobile apps in the UK, we’ll continue to refine this tool, ensuring its mobile compatibility, so agents can craft selections directly on their mobile devices. In 2024, we aim to launch more tools that will empower travel agents, including new product releases, content enhancements, innovative support methods, and payment solutions,” added Marta Ladutko.RateHawk will be showcasing at the World Travel Market in London from 6 to 8 November, welcoming travel professionals to stand N10-404. The company will be represented by a senior delegation, including Felix Shpilman, CEO of Emerging Travel Group, RateHawk’s parent company. The UK commercial team, led by Julita Grzycka, Regional Director of Northwestern Europe, and Marta Ladutko, Director of Commercial Operations, will also be in attendance at WTM, available for meetings with UK B2B travel professionals.RateHawk employs over 500 professionals in commercial roles globally. RateHawk’s offices are located in London, Berlin, Milan, Lisbon, Warsaw, Dubai, Limassol and Wilmington.&nbsp;

RateHawk, an online system for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers for travel professionals, has recorded the highest sales quarter in its trading history in the UK.

RateHawk Celebrates Record Growth and Sets Its Focus on the UK for 2024

20 december 2022 – RateHawk.com, een online systeem voor het boeken van hotels, vliegtickets en transfers voor liefhebbers van reizen, kondigt de uitbreiding van haar team in de Benelux aan: RateHawk heeft Quentin Muyshondt aangetrokken als Business Development Manager voor België en Luxemburg. &nbsp;Quentin Muyshondt heeft meer dan 23 jaar ervaring in verschillende marktsegmenten in de reiswereld. Eerder bekleedde hij functies in business development bij onder andere Lastminute.com, Carlson Wagonlit, Rainbow Tour Operator, Avis en andere reisorganisaties. In zijn nieuwe rol bij RateHawk is Quentin Muyshondt verantwoordelijk voor de nieuwe activiteiten in België en Luxemburg. &nbsp;Over zijn aanstelling zei Quentin Muyshondt het volgende: "Ik ben blij dat ik me bij RateHawk mag aansluiten en dat ik de groeistrategie van het bedrijf verder mag ontwikkelen. RateHawk's aanbod van meer dan 1,8 miljoen exclusieve accommodaties wereldwijd, geselecteerd uit 160 van 's werelds beste hotelaanbieders en directe hotelovereenkomsten, in combinatie met geavanceerde technologie, een gebruiksvriendelijke interface en een hoogwaardige service, biedt enorme waarde voor onze partners terwijl we verder opschalen." &nbsp;Anne Falco, RateHawk's Hoofd Business Development voor Frankrijk &amp; Benelux, zei bij de benoeming: "RateHawk heeft ambitieuze plannen voor groei in de Benelux, en de nieuwe benoeming geeft aan dat wij onze aanwezigheid op de markt naar een hoger niveau willen tillen. Quentin heeft een indrukwekkende staat van dienst en veel ervaring. Met zijn expertise kunnen we ongetwijfeld onze marktpenetratie versterken en meer omzet genereren." &nbsp;RateHawk werd officieel gelanceerd in 2016. Het aantal partners van RateHawk heeft inmiddels de 34.000 partners in 120 landen overschreden. Het platform biedt haar klanten wereldwijd 1,8 miljoen accommodatiemogelijkheden. In 2021 lanceerde RateHawk met de verkoop van vliegtickets. Daarnaast biedt het platform overstaproutes in meer dan 150 landen. RateHawk heeft een mobiele app voor partners met iOS- of Android-toestellen. Het aantal downloads bedroeg meer dan 28.000. &nbsp;Over RateHawk &nbsp;RateHawk is een innovatief B2B boekingsplatform ontwikkeld door de Emerging Travel Group, dat hotels, vliegtickets, transfers, autoverhuur en andere reisgerelateerde diensten verkoopt. &nbsp;Het is RateHawk's missie om gebruikers de scherpste prijzen te bieden voor alle soorten reisdiensten op elke locatie.&nbsp; &nbsp;RateHawk biedt haar klanten 1,8 miljoen hotelaccommodaties uit meer dan 65.000 rechtstreeks gecontracteerde objecten en 160 groothandelaren, vliegtickets van meer dan 350 luchtvaartmaatschappijen en transfers in meer dan 150 landen. &nbsp;PerscontactAnita Gusich,Persverantwoordelijke<a href="mailto:pr@emergingtravel.com">pr@emergingtravel.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

RateHawk versnelt haar groei in de Benelux met een groter commercieel team

26 september 2023 – RateHawk.com, een online systeem voor het boeken van hotels, vliegtickets en transfers voor reisprofessionals, breidt haar activiteiten in de Benelux uit. Als blijk van haar betrokkenheid bij de regio heeft RateHawk de Nederlandse taal op haar platform gelanceerd. De agenten uit Nederland en België kunnen nu hotels, vliegtickets en transfers boeken in een volledig gelokaliseerde versie van het systeem. &nbsp;Anne Falco, Hoofd Business Development Frankrijk &amp; BeNeLux licht toe: "Lokalisatie en uitbreiding naar nieuwe regio's zijn een cruciaal onderdeel van RateHawk's duurzame groeistrategie. Het aantal partners in België en Nederland is het afgelopen jaar met 50% gegroeid. Gezien het belang van de regio willen we onze klanten die afkomstig zijn uit verschillende culturele achtergronden een naadloze gebruikerservaring bieden. Wij weten hoe uitdagend het werk van reisprofessionals kan zijn; de introductie van een gelokaliseerde versie van het systeem zal de problemen als gevolg van taalbarrières verminderen en onze partners in staat stellen zich te richten op de verdere verbetering van de efficiëntie van hun bedrijf." &nbsp;Met de toevoeging van het Nederlands is RateHawk nu beschikbaar in 21 talen, waaronder Frans, Duits, Spaans en Portugees. &nbsp;RateHawk is in 2016 officieel gelanceerd als hotelboekingsplatform voor professionals in de reisbranche. Vandaag de dag biedt het meer dan 2 miljoen accommodaties van ruim 200 wereldwijde leveranciers en 78.000 rechtstreeks gecontracteerde accommodaties. In 2021 voegde RateHawk vliegtickets toe aan haar aanbod, het systeem biedt toegang tot meer dan 350 luchtvaartmaatschappijen, waaronder meer dan 150 low-cost maatschappijen. Daarnaast biedt het platform transferdiensten in meer dan 150 landen.&nbsp; &nbsp;RateHawk heeft een gratis mobiele app die beschikbaar is voor partners met iOS- of Android-apparaten. Met de functionaliteit van de app kunnen reisprofessionals direct vanaf hun smartphone boekingen maken of bestaande boekingen beheren. Het aantal downloads van de app stijgt voortdurend en heeft inmiddels de 30.000 overschreden. &nbsp;Over RateHawk &nbsp;RateHawk is een innovatief B2B boekingsplatform ontwikkeld door de Emerging Travel Group, dat hotels, vliegtickets, transfers, autoverhuur en andere reisgerelateerde diensten verkoopt. &nbsp;Het is RateHawk's missie om gebruikers de scherpste prijzen te bieden voor alle soorten reisdiensten op elke locatie.&nbsp; &nbsp;RateHawk biedt haar klanten 2 miljoen hotelaccommodaties uit meer dan 76.000 rechtstreeks gecontracteerde objecten en 200 groothandelaren, vliegtickets van meer dan 350 luchtvaartmaatschappijen en transfers in meer dan 150 landen. &nbsp;PerscontactAnita Gusich,Persverantwoordelijke<a href="mailto:pr@emergingtravel.com">pr@emergingtravel.com</a>&nbsp;

RateHawk breidt uit naar de Benelux met lokalisatie naar het Nederlands

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Alla TTG, RateHawk sar&agrave; rappresentata da team specializzati:

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Il team di Business Development, focalizzato sul miglioramento&nbsp; e l&rsquo;espansione del rapporto di collaborazione con agenti di viaggio, tour operator, TMC e altri attori del turismo italiani, per favorire la crescita delle loro aziende.
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Il team Supplier Relations, che instaura e mantiene solidi rapporti con i fornitori di servizi di viaggio, assicurando una partnership ottimale e vantaggiosa per tutte le parti coinvolte.
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Il team Direct Hotel Supply, che facilita il collegamento diretto con le strutture ricettive italiane, snellendo la supply chain per i clienti.
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Il team Technical Platform Integration, che si occupa dell&#39;integrazione di RateHawk con soluzioni tecnologiche all&#39;avanguardia, migliorandone la funzionalit&agrave; e la user experience.
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Alla guida del team ci saranno Gabriele Graziani, Head of Business Development per l&#39;Italia, e Davide Amaro, Regional Director for Southern Europe, con i quali tutti i professionisti B2B potranno parlare direttamente.

Gabriele Graziani, Head of Business Development per l&#39;Italia presso RateHawk, ha commentato: &quot;Il mercato italiano continua a mostrarsi in forte crescita: il valore netto delle prenotazioni su RateHawk nei primi tre trimestri del 2023 &egrave; cresciuto di 2,6 volte rispetto allo stesso periodo del 2022. Il numero di partner italiani connessi alla piattaforma &egrave; aumentato dell&#39;80% su base annua: pi&ugrave; di 5500 agenzie e operatori visitano oggi la nostra piattaforma, per affidarci i propri clienti - a tutti loro, va il nostro pi&ugrave; grande ringraziamento per questa marcata fiducia. Il team commerciale italiano &egrave; cresciuto di 2,5 volte nel corso dell&#39;anno e oggi &egrave; composto da ben 40 persone, che si occupano dello sviluppo del business e delle partnership attualmente in essere. Continuiamo a incrementare uno dei pi&ugrave; vasti cataloghi di strutture ricettive al mondo; infatti, i nostri partner hanno accesso a pi&ugrave; di 2,2 milioni di alloggi: il 25% in pi&ugrave; rispetto all&#39;anno precedente. Anche il numero dei nostri fornitori &egrave; cresciuto, con un aumento del 40%: attualmente, pi&ugrave; di 210 grossisti globali ci danno accesso alle loro offerte di alloggi, voli e transfer. Il nostro obiettivo strategico &egrave; di offrire ancora di pi&ugrave; ai nostri partner, arrivando ad assumere una posizione di rilievo nel settore turistico italiano. Per farlo, puntiamo a espandere ulteriormente la nostra rete di fornitori, instaurare rapporti diretti con le strutture ricettive e a elevare ancora la qualit&agrave; del servizio che offriamo&quot;.

Oltre che nel proprio stand ufficiale in fiera, RateHawk sar&agrave; presente anche nello spazio della Visit USA Association (stand 537, padiglione C3) per sostenere e promuovere il turismo outbound dall&#39;Italia verso gli Stati Uniti.&nbsp;
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RateHawk.com, un sistema online di prenotazione di strutture ricettive, biglietti aerei e transfer, studiato per i professionisti del turismo, presenterà le sue nuove soluzioni dedicate al settore, alla TTG Travel Experience di Rimini. Dall'11 al 13 ottobre, RateHawk accoglierà i visitatori presso il suo stand, numero 325, sito nel padiglione A1.

RateHawk a TTG Travel Experience per presentare soluzioni dedicate all’industria turistica