Focus Travel Partnership announces first UK consortia partnership with Arbitrip

Hotel booking platform, Arbitrip, will allow Focus TMC partners to bring hotel content to clients

Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s leading business travel consortium for SME TMCs, has revealed a new commercial partnership with Arbitrip, a technology driven hotel booking platform. 

This landmark agreement marks a major step in delivering enhanced hotel content and competitive booking experiences for all Focus TMC Partners and it is the first consortia agreement for Arbitrip in the UK. 

Focus Travel Partnership and Arbitrip have said they will be arranging a product launch for its TMC Partners imminently. 

The Focus team will also be using Arbitrip internally for staff travel requirements, demonstrating full confidence in its value for money and capabilities.

Tony Edge, business solutions manager of Focus Travel Partnership, said: "We were introduced to the Arbitrip product last year and immediately knew there was immense potential for every Focus Partner to benefit. 

"The content available, as well as the market-leading commercial model, provides the perfect platform for our TMCs to bring competitive, hassle-free hotel offerings to their clients. 

"After stringent reviews and testing by the Focus Innovation Group, it was clear that the product fully aligned with our strategic vision and the business objectives of our Partners, and we identified a natural fit in the opportunity of being the first UK consortia to bring Arbitrip into our technical offering."

Paul Spencer, managing director of Focus Travel Partnership, added: “It’s an incredibly exciting time to have joined Focus Travel Partnership, and this new commercial partnership with Arbitrip highlights the innovation momentum we are continuing to build on.

"This agreement is not just about introducing hotel content, it brings competitive tangible benefits to our TMC Partners and strengthens our commitment to the whole network.” 

Benny Yonovich, CEO & Co-founder of Arbitrip, said: “This strategic collaboration combines Arbitrip's cutting-edge technology with Focus’s industry expertise, creating a comprehensive solution that addresses the evolving needs of travel advisors and their corporate clients.

"This partnership represents our continued commitment to innovation in business travel, and we look forward to the value it will bring to our mutual customers.”

Mark Hopper, director of sales for UK & Ireland, agreed: “Our partnership with Focus marks a significant milestone as we bring Arbitrip's innovative booking technology to the UK market. 

"As our first 'boots on the ground' presence in the region, I'm excited to work directly with TMCs to maximise hotel attachment rates and drive substantial revenue growth. 

"This collaboration represents our strong commitment to the UK market, empowering travel advisors with cutting-edge tools to outpace competitors in today's dynamic landscape."