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WebBeds is a global online marketplace for the travel trade, an intermediary connecting hotels and other travel service suppliers to a distribution network of travel buyers all over the world.
As an intermediary, we source inventory from travel suppliers, connect, aggregate and merchandise that content in our platform, the WebBeds Marketplace, and distribute it to our global network of travel trade buyers, who sell to the travelling public.
WebBeds has a truly global footprint, with a team of 1500+ people in 120+ cities, across 50+ countries, speaking 50+ languages – all focused on ensuring WebBeds delivers value, choice, expertise and an unrivalled level of service.
The process of bringing together over 430,000+ hotels and 20,000+ ground services in more than 16,000 destinations in a way that adds value to suppliers’ businesses, and distributing that content to a global network of over 44,000 travel buyers in more than 139 source markets in ways that meet their needs, is a complicated and technical ecosystem.
The WebBeds Global Marketplace, our platform where travel suppliers and travel buyers seamlessly connect to sell and buy travel content, is driven and supported by a talented and dedicated team of Technology, Contracting, Sales, Operations, Finance and Marketing specialists.
We are a travel trade brand of Webjet Limited, a global digital travel business listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: WEB).
Our network of regional offices and team of experienced travel professionals on the ground around the world enables a unique understanding and relationship with each of the markets where we operate. This enables us to offer knowledgeable, customer-centric, market specific focus and real-time support to thousands of supply and distribution partners around the world.
Our Contracting teams source great hotels and ground product, pricing, offers and availability for our sales team to distribute via a truly global network of travel distribution partners, and all of this is supported by some of the best Dev, Tech, Ops, Support, Marketing and Product Content professionals in the business.
WebBeds has a truly global product offering with over 430,000 hotels in 16,000 destinations. We have an ever-growing portfolio of over 31,000 directly contracted independent hotels and 62,000 directly contracted chain hotels, integrations with more than 70 third party wholesale providers plus over 20,000 ground product services.
Our offering continues to grow, with a strategic focus on new content, delivered with flexibility & control, that is relevant to the needs of our outbound travel markets in an everchanging world.
For more detailed information about our product and inventory, please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of the team.
We distribute our hotels and ground services product to a global network of over 44,000+ travel buyers, our distribution partners who sell to the travelling public, in more than 139 source markets.
Thousands of travel agencies regularly connect to the WebBeds Marketplace and generate millions of searches each and every day. On average, a hotel reservation is confirmed by WebBeds every 6 seconds, so since you started reading this paragraph, 3 new bookings will have been made.
Our technology journey and marketplace platform strategy is continually evolving, always with the goal of delivering the most robust, secure, flexible and seller/buyer focused technology possible.
Our Supplier partners can manage their inventory through our proprietary extranet or via one of the 80+ Channel Managers and Hotel Switches we’re connected to.
Buyers can access our huge choice of global inventory through market-leading, trade-only booking websites or simple and seamless platform to platform API connectivity.
WebBeds also operates specialist brands JacTravel DMC and UmrahHolidays International, providing niche service offerings to the travel trade.
JacTravel DMC is a multi-award-winning operator providing tailormade travel arrangements for groups of all sizes covering corporate and leisure, special interest, education and MICE – with a particular focus on the UK, Ireland and European destinations. Established in 1975, JacTravel brings a wealth of experience along with half a century of trading and legacy to the WebBeds family. For more information, visit: www.jactravel.com.
UmrahHolidays International (UHI) is a genuine pioneer in providing a unique Umrah experience to travel agencies worldwide. We enjoy strong partnerships with local KSA operators and suppliers and work directly with more than 1,000 hotels in Makkah, Medinah, Jeddah and other nearby cities. UHI enjoys a unique value proposition as a certified Supplier and OTA to Saudi GDS platform “Maqam” and our trading environment supports the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s vision to welcome 30 million religious tourists by the year 2030. For more information, visit: www.umrahholidays.com.
Our Senior team are a proven, innovative, results-driven group of leaders with a wealth of experience across the travel and technology industries.
CEO WebBeds
CEO WebBeds
Daryl has more than 20 years’ experience in travel. Prior to joining Webjet Limited, he was Regional Vice-President at GTA responsible for its businesses in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Daryl also previously held various management roles in Far East Hospitality and Singapore Airlines.
President - WebBeds Asia Pacific
President - WebBeds Asia Pacific
KS has more than 18 years’ experience in travel. Prior to joining Webjet, he was Regional Head of Sales South Asia and Japan responsible for businesses in India, South East Asia and Japan. KS also held various commercial and operational roles in Far East Organisation and Singapore Airlines.
President - WebBeds Europe
President - WebBeds Europe
Anders has worked in the travel industry since 2015, joining WebBeds from Globalia, where he was in charge of the Digital Business Development, until he moved to become WebBeds CCO Europe in 2017. Anders has more than 20 years of management experience working in different sectors such as FMCG and on-line retail / digital entertainment.
President - WebBeds Americas
President - WebBeds Americas
James has an extensive 25-year travel and hospitality career. James’ experience in the industry started with a leading tour operator. He then spent a decade working with the Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Kempinski group of hotels. Subsequently, he held leadership roles with GTA for sourcing in the EMEA and Americas regions and with Hotelbeds for Sales and Marketing. Most recently, James has been advising several companies, working with the state of Connecticut’s venture capital arm on its travel portfolio.
President - WebBeds Middle East & Africa
President - WebBeds Middle East & Africa
Amr’s 20 years’ plus experience in Travel and Hospitality leadership roles across highly regarded organisations within the Middle East & Africa region is testament to his calibre. Prior to joining WebBeds he led the regional Sales Department at GTA, designing and implementing effective commercial strategies. Since joining Lots of Hotels in 2015 he has tackled business challenges with a hands-on approach and created opportunities to deliver on growth and revenue objectives.
Chief Information Officer - WebBeds
Chief Information Officer - WebBeds
Mohammed brings more than 20 years travel industry experience to WebBeds having worked in technology for some of the largest and most well-known travel brands like GTA, Travelport and Kuoni. Most recently, Mohammed led the Technology team at Destinations of the World.
He prides himself on building efficient and productive teams and unlocking untapped potential. He is a self-confessed student of Leadership and Human behaviour which has helped him to build rewarding careers for his teams.
Chief Financial Officer - WebBeds
Chief Financial Officer - WebBeds
Marco has over 20 years of experience building and leading finance teams in global companies with significant operating scale and complexity. Prior to joining WebBeds, He was FD at Sabre with responsibility over the EMEA Region. Previously, he was at TUI plc, where he spent 5 years in finance and operating roles in Europe, Asia and South America.
Marco began his career with SC Johnson and held various management positions across Europe. He served on the board of directors of STNME, JV in UAE, and was head of audit committee
Chief Business Transformation Officer - WebBeds
Chief Business Transformation Officer - WebBeds
Alaa was appointed as WebBeds’ Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) after serving as COO of our latest acquired business Destinations of the World. Alaa has a wealth of more than 20 years transformation experience across Technology and Operations from Destinations of the World, Accenture, Blue Chip Organisations and our Travel Industry. Based in Dubai, Alaa is responsible for our Transformation and Innovation, leading our teams to be world class in service to our Customers and Suppliers, and ensuring our cost management is efficient.
Chief of Staff & Chief Data Officer - WebBeds
Chief of Staff & Chief Data Officer - WebBeds
Bernard has more than 17 years’ experience in travel and finance. Before assuming the role of Chief of Staff, Bernard held various leadership roles in leading companies including tenure with Expedia Group, Travelport, Singapore Airlines and Ernst & Young.
Managing Director - JacTravel DMC
Managing Director - JacTravel DMC
Karen has over 25 years’ experience in the travel industry with specific expertise in the tour operating sector. As part of JacTravel’s management team since 2004, Karen has built her career through the evolution of the JacTravel brand, moving to the role of Managing Director in 2018 with full responsibility for the DMC division across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
Working within the international marketplace, Karen has a proven track record in strategic planning, business development, team leadership and achieving optimum levels of efficiency and customer experience.
Chairman & Interim CEO - UHI
Chairman & Interim CEO - UHI
Ossama Wagdi, formerly CEO of WebBeds AMEA and current Chairman of UHI (UmrahHolidays International), also performs in a Senior Advisor capacity for the WebBeds leadership team.
Ossama has over 35 years of experience in the travel industry. He established the Lots of Hotels brand in Dubai in 2012 (Webjet Limited’s initial investment into the B2B travel space) and has been leading the organization since its inception. During the course of his career, Ossama has been a part of management teams at well recognized organizations like Sheraton, IHG and GTA.
WebBeds is a travel trade brand of Webjet Limited, a digital travel business listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: WEB). Our group leadership team play an active role across many of our departmental functions.
Managing Director - Webjet Limited
Managing Director - Webjet Limited
John was appointed as Webjet Limited Managing Director in February 2011, after serving on the Webjet board since 2003. John was previously Managing Director, Asia Pacific for GTA and formerly Managing Director, of the Travelport Business Group, Pacific region.
Based in Tokyo, Japan, he was responsible for the Galileo and GTA brands in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea and Indonesia. Previous to that John was Managing Director, Galileo South Pacific and Flairview Travel.
Group Chief Operating Officer
Group Chief Operating Officer
Shelley has over 25 years’ experience in travel and travel technology with globally recognized firms such as United Airlines and Travelport. She has significant management experience in leading global commercial and operational teams.
Group Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
Group Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
Tony has more than 15 years’ experience working in a range of senior finance and corporate roles in Australia and overseas, most recently as CFO of ASX listed TechnologyOne Limited. He is experienced working with companies undergoing growth, both organically as well as through acquisitions, and has considerable international experience having worked in Europe, Asia and the United States. Previously with Computershare, Tony is a Chartered Accountant, has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) as well as an Executive MBA from Melbourne Business School.
Formed in 2013, we’ve come a long way in a short period of time. But despite enjoying the energy, growth and mentality of a start-up, we actually have well over 40 years’ experience in providing travel services to the trade.
Take a look through our timeline to see some of our significant milestones as we have moved from humble beginnings to become a real pioneer in the travel industry and the fastest-growing and second largest provider in the marketplace.
