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San Diego, CA, Aug 3, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Cloudbeds, the fastest growing hospitality management platform, today announced a partnership with Rakuten Travel Xchange, the hotel wholesale and travel technology division within the Rakuten Group. The collaboration connects Cloudbeds with Rakuten Travel, the high-ranking OTA in Japan, and over 400 B2B partners connected worldwide via API connections, travel agency portals and websites. The unique and diverse distribution channels enable Cloudbeds to extend its reach to the extensive customer base of Rakuten Travel Xchange through a single connection. In addition, Rakuten Travel Xchange is adding to Cloudbeds’ inventory of properties using its award-winning technology platform to manage all aspects of their business, from booking engines to payments.
“We are constantly looking for high-quality partners to complement our expanding platform,” says Anna Tsujihata, Head of Hotel Contracting and Connectivity, by Rakuten Travel Xchange. “With Cloudbeds now part of our global distribution platform, we’re expanding our offering for travelers looking for unique accommodations with great guest experiences.”
“With the reopening of global travel, we want our properties to be available to the largest possible customer base,” says Sebastian Leitner, VP of Partnerships for Cloudbeds. “By partnering with Rakuten Travel Xchange, a major global player and sales channel in Japan; We are significantly increasing our global presence. We look forward to working with you. “
The announcement comes as the pandemic subsides and travel demand rises. Since the beginning of the year, Rakuten Travel Xchange has recorded increasing bookings month after month, especially from the USA and Mexico. With restrictions lifted in other markets, travel in these regions followed similar trends. It is clear that there is a lot of catching up to do. Rakuten Travel Xchange sees this demand in real time across its global distribution network.
About Rakuten Travel Xchange
Rakuten Travel Xchange is a hotel distribution service serving travel retailers around the world and is owned by Rakuten Group, Inc., a leading global provider of Internet services. It enables accommodation partners to sell their inventory through an extensive global distribution network that includes the Rakuten Group branded sites, other online travel agencies, wholesalers, airlines, app-only players, loyalty programs, and a range of offline retailers including travel agents and call center operators .
About Cloudbeds
Founded in 2012, Cloudbeds is the fastest growing hospitality management platform in the world. The SaaS platform provides tools to manage better properties of all types and sizes, giving property managers and owners more time to focus on their guests as they grow revenue, increase bookings and improve operational efficiency. More than 20,000 hotels, hostels, inns and alternative accommodations in more than 157 countries trust the Cloudbeds suite with confidence and ease. Please visit www.cloudbeds.com for more information.
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