B2B booking platform RateHawk has bolstered its UK & Ireland team as it targets further expansion in the market.
Former Flexible Autos sales director and holidayautos trade sales manager Chantal Tomlinson (pictured, left) will lead the expansion, having joined the company as head of business development in April.
She will be supported by strategic business development manager Laura Harrison (pictured, right), who has more than 20 years’ experience at companies including Thomas Cook, Walt Disney World and Avis Budget Group.
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RateHawk is an online system offering hotels, air tickets and transfers to 70,000 travel professionals worldwide, and is part of the UAE-based Emerging Travel Group.
Tomlinson, who will oversee a 16-strong commercial team, said: “RateHawk’s rapid growth and advanced supply and products are truly impressive, and it is a delight to join this incredible team at such an exciting time.
“RateHawk delivers exceptional value to our agency partners, and I am eager to support them in growing their businesses and boosting their profits with us.”
Harrison added: “Having joined the RateHawk team, I’ve been impressed by their dynamic and forward-thinking approach. It is a genuine pleasure to join this fast-growing business and contribute to bringing its ambitions to life.”
Julita Grzycka, regional director for Northwestern Europe, said: “We are excited to have Chantal on board as the head of the UK & Ireland market. We also feel especially empowered with Laura joining the team with her strategic approach to business development.
“Both Chantal and Laura have impressive experience in the industry and a deep knowledge of the specifics of the UK trade, which will significantly strengthen our market penetration and bring more business.”