RateHawk, a B2B online booking system for travel professionals, has announced its ambitious expansion plans for the US market in 2026. Following a 70% year-over-year increase in net transaction value in Q3 and a 37% rise in US partners, the company is setting its sights on further growth. Currently, 15,500 travel professionals in the US utilise RateHawk's services, contributing to a global network of over 110,000 users.
The company has established a dedicated commercial team of 25 specialists across the US to support this expansion. RateHawk's Regional Director for North America, Ron Fenska, stated, “Our mission is simple: help every US travel adviser earn more whilst spending less time jumping between systems.” The platform offers travel advisers enhanced productivity and profitability through features like customisable commissions and access to 2.9 million properties, including 220,000 directly contracted hotels.
RateHawk is witnessing strong demand for European, Mexican, and Caribbean destinations, as well as multi-city and experiential itineraries. The platform's extensive inventory, sourced from 330 suppliers, includes unique accommodation types such as cottages and glamping, which have grown by 41% in the past year. This reflects a rising interest among American travellers in distinctive stays and local experiences.
In addition to its desktop platform, RateHawk offers a mobile app for Android and iOS, allowing advisers to manage bookings on the go. As part of the UAE-based Emerging Travel Group, RateHawk is well-positioned to support the expanding US travel adviser market, projected to reach $172 billion by 2035.
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