RateHawk recorded a 78 per cent year-on-year increase in API bookings in the first half of 2026, alongside a 28 per cent expansion in its partnership network.
The B2B travel technology platform, owned by Emerging Travel Group, now has 1,800 API partners globally, including online travel agencies, tour operators, travel management companies, and technology start-ups. The API provides partners access to accommodation options across more than 190 countries from global suppliers and directly contracted properties.
To support integration demand, the company launched a Content API in 32 languages featuring AI-driven property mapping, rate matching, and data anomaly detection. The platform also added support for package rates and single-order multi-room bookings.
RateHawk introduced an API Optimisation Manager role across key operating markets and released a self-service sandbox environment for partner testing.
Christopher Jallah, head of API Distribution at RateHawk, noted that rising traveller price sensitivity and shifting demands are driving businesses to expand supply options faster. He added that independently building a competitive accommodation portfolio takes years and heavy investment, leading more firms to choose API integrations.
He said: “We believe the next phase of industry growth will be increasingly powered by connected ecosystems, and developing our API infrastructure remains one of our strategic priorities.”
Jallah explained that partners can connect directly or via more than 100 travel technology partners to accelerate time to market, supported by dedicated regional resources and testing environments.
“We believe the next phase of industry growth will be increasingly powered by connected ecosystems, and developing our API infrastructure remains one of our strategic priorities.”
