Singapore-based hotel group The Ascott ties up distribution deal with Hotelbeds

Hospitality group has over 160 properties in Asia, the Middle East and the US

Hotelbeds has secured a distribution deal with leading Singaporean hotel operator The Ascott.

The partnership gives Ascott access to the global beds banks’ 60,000 B2B travel buyers from more than 140 source markets, including operators, airlines, points redemption clients and agencies.

Hotelbeds’ customers will be able to access preferential rates and availability across the 160 properties in the Ascott portfolio in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the US.

These include Ascott’s serviced residences and hotel brands such as Ascott The Residence, The Crest Collection, Somerset, Citadines, lyf by Ascott and Citadines Connect.

Jorge Cortés, global sourcing director at Hotelbeds, said: “Ascott has become a leading international lodging owner-operator globally.

“So, at Hotelbeds we are very proud to partner with them and expand our offering in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and USA.

“I am certain that our 60,000 travel trade clients, all of whom mostly offer international, high value guests, will be very excited to gain access to special rates and availability from across Ascott’s portfolio.”

Doreen Tan, vice president, sales and distribution at The Ascott Limited, added: “Ascott’s continued partnership with Hotelbeds gives us access to an extensive B2B distribution network worldwide, expanding our reach to more international high-value guests.

“This complements our efforts to build on Ascott’s strong base of long-stay and corporate guests, and to capture accommodation demand from domestic travellers.

“Guests appreciate our award-winning hospitality as well as the comfort, privacy and value we provide through our spacious apartments with separate living areas, bedrooms and well-equipped kitchens.

“Ascott continues to place the well-being of our guests as a priority and guests can have peace of mind when staying with us. We look forward to welcoming these guests through our doors.”