Emerging Travel Group

30/09/2026

What does the future of travel distribution look like in an AI-powered world?

At TravelDaily Conference 2026, Felix Shpilman, President and CEO of Emerging Travel Group, joined Joseph Xia, Managing Director at VariFlight Global, to discuss how AI is reshaping travel distribution, why global growth still requires a local approach, and how intermediaries' role could evolve.

One key takeaway: the future isn’t AI-only. It’s AI + humans.

As technology evolves, platforms like RateHawk can increasingly become the infrastructure connecting supply, APIs, and payments while managing the complexity behind the scenes.
The event was also a great opportunity for Felix to spend time with our ETG team in Asia and connect with colleagues in the region.

Thank you to TravelDaily and everyone who joined the conversation!

27/09/2026

🌍 Happy World Tourism Day — a day for everyone who makes travel happen!

Today, we celebrate everyone who keeps the global travel industry moving forward, including our partners and colleagues around the world.
Emerging Travel Group recently turned 16. That’s 16 years of growing, creating, and shaking things up together with our partners — and we’re only getting started.
To everyone who solves the unexpected, brings bold ideas to life, and helps people discover the world: thank you for everything we achieve together.
Let’s keep creating, innovating, and moving travel forward.

Happy World Tourism Day! 💙

23/09/2026

🌍 TTG 2026: let’s talk distribution.

TTG Travel Experience brings the travel industry together in Rimini — and Emerging Travel Group will be there.
Stop by our stand to meet specialists from across ETG and get direct answers on distribution, connectivity, visibility, and performance. Our team can recommend solutions suited to your property, goals, and daily operations.

You’ll also see how ETG’s Extranet can help you:
✔️ Reach B2B and B2C clients worldwide.
✔️ Increase visibility and turn demand into bookings with promotional tools.
✔️ Manage rates, availability, and performance in one place.
✔️ Simplify connectivity through integrations with more than 80 global channel managers.

📅 October 14–16, 2026
📍 Rimini Expo Centre
📌 Pavilion C5 | Stand 435

🎟️ Get your ticket: https://www.ttgexpo.it/en/get-your-ticket

22/09/2026

🇹🇭 A fantastic day at Thailand Techspace Bangkok!

Our Direct Supply team from Asia had a great time meeting hoteliers, suppliers, and potential partners at our ETG booth, exchanging ideas and exploring new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

It was also a valuable opportunity to share more about Emerging Travel Group and how we help hoteliers connect with travelers around the world through our global distribution network.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to meet our team. We loved connecting with you and look forward to continuing the conversations and building new partnerships!

17/09/2026

What an incredible four days at Arabian Travel Market!

Thank you to the organizers for a world-class event, our partners for their trust, and the Emerging Travel Group team for all the energy. Until next time!

16/09/2026

Arabian Travel Market is more than an industry event — it’s an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and share our latest projects. We have plenty of news to share, including the launch of the ETG Marketing Hub and new ideas for growing your hotel business with Emerging Travel Group.

Visit our stand, TT3325 in Za’abeel Hall 3, tomorrow to learn more!

16/09/2026

Day two of Arabian Travel Market brought plenty of valuable insights into how the travel supply chain is evolving in the age of AI. Felix Shpilman, President & CEO of Emerging Travel Group, spoke at The New Travel Supply Chain panel, sharing his view on which stages of the booking process AI impacts most—and where building a smart, connected ecosystem matters most for the industry’s future.

It was a real pleasure to connect and exchange views with other innovators—big thanks to everyone who joined the conversation!

15/09/2026

Day two at ATM is underway, and the ETG team is here and ready to welcome you at our stand TT3325 in Za’abeel Hall 3! Don’t miss today’s highlight: “The New Travel Supply Chain” panel discussion featuring Felix Shpilman. See you there!

14/09/2026

14/09/2026

ETG and Rippla: Greater reach through influencer partnerships
Emerging Travel Group is expanding its Marketing Hub, a dedicated advertising unit for travel businesses, through a new partnership with Rippla.
Alongside campaigns across ETG’s platforms, accommodation partners can now reach potential guests through targeted creator collaborations.

Rippla is a data-driven influencer marketing platform for hospitality that matches properties with verified creators based on audience demographics and engagement: https://tinyurl.com/bdhy2euj

Why does this matter? Social media increasingly shapes how travelers discover, consider, and book travel. Our recent report with PhocusWire identifies social media influence as one of 10 trends expected to shape travel over the next decade.

What partners get through the partnership:
🎯 Targeted reach: Connect with creator audiences that align with the guests your property wants to attract.
📣 10,000+ verified creators: Find relevant creators across Europe and the Middle East.
🤝 Barter-based collaborations: Offer stays, dining, spa visits, or other property experiences in exchange for agreed social media coverage, with no influencer fees.
⏱️ Less manual work: Reduce the time and effort involved in finding creators and coordinating collaborations.
📊 Measurable performance: Track the results of each collaboration and use the data to guide future campaigns.

From promotion across ETG’s platforms to targeted influencer collaborations, accommodation partners now have more ways to build visibility, reach potential guests, and support direct bookings.

ETG accommodation partners can access individually tailored terms. Learn more and contact us to participate: https://www.emergingtravel.com/marketinghub