March 9, 2021 — WebBeds, the world’s second largest and fastest-growing B2B bedbank (comprising the Sunhotels, totalstay and Destinations of the World trading platforms in Europe) has announced a new appointment to support French-speaking clients in the Swiss retail market.

Dan Barbulescu (pictured above), Sales Manager, expands his current role where he is responsible for the retail Sales function in France to include French-speaking retail clients in Switzerland.

Walter Binggeli will remain in his existing role as Head of Sales and Business Development for German-speaking clients in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

On the new appointment, Pepita Borrajo – Regional Director of Sales – Central Europe – says, “I’m really pleased we are able to support our French-speaking retail clients in Switzerland with such an experienced industry expert. Dan will add huge value to clients and further enhance the existing support we provide Swiss retail clients in French including sales support, finance, and customer service. We will continue to invest more resources to ensure our clients are supported in their preferred language”.

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About WebBeds

Launched in 2013, WebBeds is the world’s fastest growing bedbank. A B2B business, WebBeds supplies accommodation and services to the travel industry, providing global coverage through three regions – Europe, Asia Pacific and AMEA (America, Middle East and Africa) with over 1,600 travel professionals working in 50 offices worldwide. WebBeds operates a range of industry-leading booking platforms as well as specialist trade brands JacTravel DMC & Umrah Holidays International.

WebBeds provides a global distribution network of travel trade partners with the choice of more than 368,000 hotels around the world, comprising 30,000+ direct contracts, 70+ integrated third-party providers and 60+ major hotel chain groups. WebBeds sells to over 190 destination countries through clients in more than 130 source markets worldwide.

Customers can access this huge choice of inventory, (ranging from affordable guesthouses to luxury hotels and including international chain  hotels, city-centre and resort properties) via market-leading, trade-only websites or simple and seamless platform to platform API connectivity. Clients can also book over 5,500 transfer services in 1,200 destinations along with thousands of guided excursions and tickets for attractions. WebBeds also provides tailormade travel arrangements for groups of all sizes covering corporate and leisure, special interest, education and MICE via its dedicated and award-winning DMC division.

Find out more about the WebBeds business at www.webbeds.com.

WebBeds is a subsidiary of Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB).