UK wholesaler JacTravel has clinched a distribution deal with German independent agency Schmetterling, which has a network of 3,500 travel agencies across Europe.
The agreement will see more than 50,000 rooms and suites become directly bookable every day via Schmetterling’s online systems with instant confirmations.
Schmetterling chief executive Willi Müller said: “We are very pleased to add JacTravel as an accommodation partner.
“It has an extensive selection of city centre hotels in our main destinations, which will strengthen our offer and it has a reputation, built up over 40 years, for excellent client service, which is important to our people.”
JacTravel FIT director Angela Skelly said: “I am very proud that JacTravel, has been selected by the Schmetterling team. It is a company that has a tremendous heritage and sets exacting standards.
“Its IT systems are class-leading and used by over 3,500 independent agencies so this represents a very substantial increase in distribution for us across Europe and in particular Eastern Europe where the company is expanding strongly.”