Travel booking platform RateHawk has announced a key appointment as it strengthens its presence in the UK and Ireland. Iain Raeper has been named as the Area Manager for Scotland, joining RateHawk’s growing commercial team.
Raeper brings more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry, having held senior roles in sales, business development, and partnership building across major companies including If Only, EFR Travel Group, and ONEE Luxury Travel. In his new role, Raeper will focus on acquiring new clients, supporting key accounts, and fostering relationships within the travel trade in Scotland.
Chantal Tomlinson, RateHawk’s Head of Business Development for the UK & Ireland, expressed her enthusiasm for Raeper’s appointment, saying: “We are delighted to welcome Iain to the team. His extensive expertise in B2B sales and partnership building, coupled with his deep industry knowledge, make him the ideal candidate to help drive RateHawk’s growth in Scotland.”
Raeper shared his excitement about joining the platform at such a pivotal time: “I’m thrilled to be part of RateHawk’s journey. The company’s rapid growth and cutting-edge technology place it at the forefront of the travel industry. With a vast hotel inventory, seamless technical capabilities, and outstanding customer service, RateHawk is perfectly positioned to help travel agencies of all sizes enhance their offerings.”
RateHawk’s platform now serves over 80,000 travel professionals globally, with more than 3,000 partners based in the UK. The company’s web platform and mobile app enable travel agents to manage bookings remotely, offering a comprehensive range of services from hotel bookings to flights and transfers.
Founded in 2016, RateHawk has quickly grown into a key player in the travel sector, employing over 500 commercial staff worldwide and maintaining offices in cities including London, Berlin, Milan, Lisbon, and Dubai. As part of the Emerging Travel Group, a global travel company based in the UAE, RateHawk operates alongside brands such as ZenHotels and Roundtrip, serving customers across more than 190 markets.
In 2023, Emerging Travel Group achieved a gross transaction value of $2.6 billion, further solidifying its position as a major force in the global travel industry.
RateHawk, developed by the Emerging Travel Group, is an advanced B2B booking platform offering a wide range of travel services, including hotel accommodations, flight tickets, transfers, and car rentals. The platform’s mission is to provide partners with competitive pricing on travel services across the globe. RateHawk offers access to 2.6 million hotels and accommodations, over 400 airlines, and transfer services in more than 150 countries.
