House of Travel Bahrain and QuadLabs unveil HOTBizz
House of Travel (HOT), a leading travel management company in the Middle East, has partnered with QuadLabs, a global travel technology leader, to launch its dedicated corporate travel platform – HOTBizz. This strategic collaboration aims to elevate corporate travel management by integrating cutting-edge technology that delivers seamless, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for businesses across the region.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in the evolution of corporate travel, combining HOT's extensive market experience with the innovative capabilities of QuadLabs. The HOTBizz platform is purpose-built to meet the dynamic needs of today's enterprises – streamlining travel booking and administration while ensuring full compliance with corporate travel policies.
Powered by QuadLabs' next-generation Travog system, the platform offers a robust suite of features tailored to the corporate sector. Companies can manage all aspects of their business travel through a single, intuitive interface. Key functionalities include real-time bookings, policy enforcement, expense tracking, and seamless approval workflows – delivering higher operational efficiency and a simplified user experience.
Jehad Amin, CEO- Vice Chairman of House of Travel, commented: 'We are committed to delivering forward-thinking travel solutions for our corporate clients. This partnership with QuadLabs allows us to launch a next-level platform that transforms the way businesses manage travel – enhancing cost control, compliance, and operational effectiveness.'
Gaurav Chiripal, CEO of QuadLabs, added: 'We are excited to partner with House of Travel to bring HOTBizz to life. Our mission is to empower corporate travel managers with advanced tools that redefine the travel experience – making it smoother, more transparent, and policy-compliant.'
HOTBizz is poised to reshape corporate travel management in the Middle East, further cementing House of Travel's leadership in providing comprehensive business travel solutions.
QuadLabs is a global leader in travel technology and expense solutions, offering a wide range of products designed to streamline corporate travel management. With over two decades of expertise, QuadLabs delivers advanced solutions that enhance efficiency and user experience in the travel sector.
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