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6 minutes readCongratulations on RateHawk’s 10 years! Looking back, what would you say have been the biggest milestones in API connectivity?
Christopher Jallah,
Head of API Distribution at RateHawk
Thank you! Over the past decade, RateHawk has reached several important milestones in API connectivity. Our accommodation inventory has grown to more than 3.2 million options, including over 250,000 directly contracted properties and partnerships with more than 100 destination management companies (DMCs), significantly expanding both the quality and diversity of our offering for partners.
API-driven gross bookings have increased by 40% year-over-year, and our network of integrated API partners now exceeds 1,600 companies worldwide, with major names like MakeMyTrip, LCC Deutschland, and Global Star connecting in 2025.
We have also continuously enhanced our API and product features to ensure our technology remains innovative and aligned with our partners’ evolving needs.
What are the main advantages of RateHawk’s API solutions compared to other B2B travel platforms in the market today?
Our partners benefit from competitive net rates, comprehensive property content, and dynamic package rates, all delivered through a robust and flexible API. The breadth of our direct and aggregated supplier network gives clients access to unique inventory and pricing that help strengthen their competitiveness in the market.
Combined with dedicated support and continuously enhanced product features, RateHawk helps businesses of all sizes scale effectively while simplifying distribution and connectivity.
With RateHawk now offering more than 3.2 million accommodation options in 220 countries, which regions are you prioritizing for API growth right now?
We are currently focused on strong API-driven growth across Asia-Pacific, particularly in Southeast Asia and India, where we continue to see rapid expansion in both supply and demand.
The Americas are also a key priority, especially as interest grows in urban, resort, and boutique accommodation options. Across all regions, we continuously localize our content, pricing, and payment solutions to help maximize partner conversion and support long-term business growth.
Can you describe some of the latest product updates or new features introduced for RateHawk’s API customers in the past year?
Over the past year, we’ve introduced several new features and product enhancements for our API partners. One of the key updates was the launch of our Content API, which delivers enriched real-time hotel data, property imagery, and amenities.
We’ve also added AI-powered capabilities for hotel and rate matching, content mapping, and anomaly detection — helping partners improve operational efficiency and optimize sales performance.
In addition, the API now supports package rates and uses unique hotel IDs to simplify mapping and integration processes. Our self-service sandbox environment also enables partners to test and onboard more quickly, making integrations faster and more efficient.
If I’m a mid-size OTA based in APAC looking to integrate your API, what key steps should I take, and what makes RateHawk the right partner?
To integrate RateHawk’s API as a mid-size OTA in APAC, the first step is simply to contact our team. We provide API access, comprehensive documentation, a test environment, and ongoing support throughout the integration process, including guidance from a dedicated local account manager.
RateHawk is a strong partner for OTAs in the region thanks to our rapidly growing and highly localized inventory, established presence across APAC, and flexible, scalable solutions. This helps partners respond quickly to market trends, improve operational efficiency, and maximize growth opportunities.
RateHawk works with over 350 suppliers and partners with global hotel chains both directly and through tech platforms — how do these partnerships enhance your API offerings?
Our partnerships with more than 350 suppliers, over 250,000 directly contracted properties, and more than 100 destination management companies (DMCs) allow RateHawk to deliver richer, highly localized, and diverse content through our API.
This approach gives our partners greater inventory stability, commercial flexibility, and the competitive content they need to support their business goals across different markets.
Many companies prefer using third-party tech platforms for API connections. Which partners do you recommend, and how does the process differ from direct integration with RateHawk?
RateHawk is integrated with more than 100 technology platforms globally. For companies that prefer working through a third-party platform, our team can help identify the most suitable solution and guide partners through the connection process.
Both approaches are designed to support different business needs, depending on the level of flexibility, customization, and integration depth a partner requires.
AI is transforming the travel industry. How is RateHawk leveraging artificial intelligence within its API and booking processes to benefit your partners?
AI plays a central role in RateHawk’s ongoing innovation and product development. We use AI-powered hotel matching to accurately aggregate content from more than 350 suppliers and nearly 250,000 directly contracted hotels, helping partners access richer and more reliable data.
In addition, image deduplication technology helps deliver cleaner, higher-quality content across our platform. Together, these AI-driven capabilities support greater speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency throughout the booking process.
What does ongoing partnership development look like at RateHawk? How does your support team work with partners post-integration to optimize results and support growth?
At RateHawk, we see partnership development as an ongoing process built around long-term collaboration and support. After integration, each partner receives guidance from a dedicated Account Manager, alongside full technical support from our team.
We regularly review API performance, share best practices, and proactively recommend new features and improvements to optimize results. Our teams also keep partners informed about new opportunities, industry developments, and product updates to help support business growth and long-term success.
I am a TMC — what solutions can you offer me, and how can I connect to your API?
For travel management companies (TMCs), RateHawk offers a wide selection of corporate-ready hotels, preferred and negotiated rates, flexible cancellation options, and advanced reporting and payment tools tailored to business travel needs.
To support fast and seamless integration, RateHawk works with more than 100 technology platforms globally, many of which are tailored to TMC requirements. Partners can connect directly to the RateHawk API or integrate via these specialized technology platforms, depending on their business model and operational needs.
Our team is also available throughout the onboarding and integration process to help ensure a smooth setup and ongoing support at every stage.
10 years of powering API growth and partner connectivity
As RateHawk celebrates 10 years of growth and innovation, API connectivity continues to play an important role in helping travel businesses scale, adapt, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry. From expanding global inventory and strengthening supplier partnerships to introducing AI-powered capabilities and flexible integration options, RateHawk remains focused on building technology that supports long-term partner success.
As Christopher Jallah highlights throughout the interview, the company’s approach goes beyond connectivity alone — combining scalable technology with dedicated support, localized expertise, and continuous product development. Looking ahead, RateHawk remains committed to supercharging travel businesses with solutions designed to simplify operations, unlock new opportunities, and support growth across global markets.
