Lola DiazWebBeds, a global marketplace for travel distribution, has announced a strategic partnership with Jet2holidays, the UK's largest tour operator. This collaboration aims to enhance travel distribution by combining Jet2holidays' strong UK market presence and award-winning service with WebBeds' extensive global distribution network and hotel partnerships. The partnership will focus on key leisure destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, and North Africa.
Jet2holidays, known for its ATOL-protected package holidays and extensive network, operates from 14 UK airport bases to over 70 destinations. The company has gained a reputation for excellent customer service, as evidenced by the viral 'nothing beats a Jet2holiday' trend on TikTok, which has garnered over 80 billion views this year.
WebBeds, with a portfolio of over 500,000 properties in more than 140 source markets, will leverage its global scale and advanced technology to connect accommodation providers with Jet2holidays' vast UK customer base. Lola Diaz, Senior Vice President Sales – Europe of WebBeds, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with Jet2holidays, a brand that shares our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer-centricity.”
Doug Turner, General Manager of Third-Party Supply & Distribution at Jet2holidays, highlighted the benefits of the alliance, noting that it will allow travel sellers to access Jet2holidays' products more efficiently. “We are very excited about the potential that this partnership brings,” Turner said.
This partnership is expected to unlock new opportunities for both companies and provide greater choice for travellers, whilst expanding the reach of accommodation providers in the targeted regions.
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