Focus announces new commercial partnership with Arbitrip
Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s leading business travel consortium for SME TMCs, is pleased to announce a new commercial partnership with Arbitrip, a leading technology driven hotel booking platform which sources the best deals across over 1.8 million properties worldwide. 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.
Tony Edge, Business Solutions Manager, Focus Travel Partnership commented: “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. I would like to thank the team at Arbitrip and the Focus Innovation Group members for their collaborative efforts in securing this agreement, and look forward to the exciting opportunity ahead for all.”
Paul Spencer, Managing Director, 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 commented: “We’re delighted to partner with Focus Travel Partnership in our shared mission to redefine accommodation booking for TMCs. 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. Together, we are empowering TMCs with tools that increase their profitability, strengthen their competitive edge, and drive higher attachment rates. 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, Arbitrip’s Director of Sales for UK & Ireland added: “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.“
Partnership product launch with Arbitrip and Focus TMCs
Focus Travel Partnership and Arbitrip will be arranging a product launch for Focus 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.
Please contact the focusteam@focustravel.uk if you would like further information or details on how to register.
About Arbitrip
Arbitrip is a leading travel technology company specialising in corporate accommodation booking solutions for Travel Management Companies (TMCs). Founded with a mission to modernise how businesses book and manage hotel stays, Arbitrip’s innovative platform combines advanced AI technology with an intuitive user experience to streamline the accommodation booking process. The company’s solution helps TMC improve profitability, increase attachment rate, and deliver exceptional value to their corporate clients through personalised hotel recommendations, competitive rates, and comprehensive reporting capabilities.
With a global presence and expanding footprint in key markets, including the UK, Arbitrip continues to transform the business travel landscape through strategic partnerships and customer-focused innovation.
For more information, please visit https://arbitrip.com/about-us/
About Focus Travel Partnership
Focus Travel Partnership is the leading UK business travel consortium for the independent and SME sector and represents 50 TMC Partners with a total turnover of over £1.3 billion. Focus leverages the latest technology platforms and a comprehensive range of services to support its TMC Partners, enabling them to future-proof their businesses. The collective size and buying power of the partnership, along with its long-established industry leading corporate air programme, enables Focus to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers across all sectors.
The continued growth and strength of the partnership through TMC Partner membership, supplier base, and buy-in from all major global airlines, is currently unmatched by any other UK consortium.
For more information, please visit https://focustravel.uk/
For further media information please contact: Joanne Emerson / e: JoanneE@Focustravel.uk / t: 0203 978 4942