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HotelOnline is a [[digital marketing]] and [[e-commerce]] company, targeting [[Frontier_markets | frontier market]] [[hotels]] outside of the international chains. The company handles online distribution on [[Online_travel_agency | Online Travel Agents (OTAs)]], [[Global Distribution System]]s, [[metasearch engines]] and brand [[website]]s for hotels who choose to outsource their digital marketing. The company has a stated goal to bridge the technology gap in the hotel industry in [[Africa]].
HotelOnline is a [[travel technology]] company, targeting small to medium-sized [[hotels]] in [[Africa]]n markets. The company provides a cloud software solution, consisting of a Property Management System, integrated with a Channel Manager. The company also distributes hotels on [[Online_travel_agency | Online Travel Agents (OTAs)]], [[Global Distribution System]]s, and [[metasearch engines]].


The company is incorporated in [[Dubai]], and is currently active in 15 markets, with active offices in [[Nairobi]], [[Lagos]], [[Addis Ababa]], [[Kampala]] and [[Warsaw]], as well as commercial presences in [[Kigali]] and [[Accra]]. Total headcount is 42 employees globally.
The company is incorporated in [[Dubai]], with offices in [[Nairobi]], [[Lagos]], [[Addis Ababa]], [[Kampala]] and [[Warsaw]]. Global headcount is 42 employees.


== Background ==
== Background ==
HotelOnline was created by the merger between Savanna Sunrise Ltd., and Hotel Online Sp. z.o.o in 2017 <ref>[http://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/hotelonline-opens-in-nigeria-after-merger-with-savanna-sunrise/ Nigeria Communications Week: ''Savanna Sunrise Ltd. and Hotel Online Sp. z.o.o complete their merger'']</ref>.
HotelOnline was created through the merger between Savanna Sunrise Ltd., and Hotel Online Sp. z.o.o in 2017 <ref>[http://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/hotelonline-opens-in-nigeria-after-merger-with-savanna-sunrise/ Nigeria Communications Week: ''Savanna Sunrise Ltd. and Hotel Online Sp. z.o.o complete their merger'']</ref>.


Savanna Sunrise Ltd. <ref>[https://www.balancingact-africa.com/news/telecoms_en/36782/savannasunrise-opens-up-global-online-hotel-booking-in-east-africa-b2c-processes-drive-digital-take-up-and-data-use Balancing Act Africa: ''Savanna Sunrise opens up global online hotel bookings in East Africa'']</ref> was founded in Dubai in 2014, by Endre Opdal and Håvar Bauck <ref>[http://www.techweez.com/2017/12/06/havar-bauck-hotelonline/ Techweez: ''Founder Havar Bauck, on Building HotelOnline to Become a Hotel Booking Stalwart'']</ref>, to provide solutions for mid-range, independent hotels in Eastern Africa to increase revenue from online bookings. Hotel Online Sp. z.o.o<ref>[https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/local-go-global-african-hotels-equipped-with-a-new-business-engine Travel Daily News ''Local go Global - African Hotels Equipped with a New Business Engine'']</ref> was founded in Warsaw in 2015, by Maciej Prostak. Their initial focus was on reservation technology solutions for hotels in West Africa.
Savanna Sunrise Ltd. <ref>[https://www.balancingact-africa.com/news/telecoms_en/36782/savannasunrise-opens-up-global-online-hotel-booking-in-east-africa-b2c-processes-drive-digital-take-up-and-data-use Balancing Act Africa: ''Savanna Sunrise opens up global online hotel bookings in East Africa'']</ref> was founded in Dubai in 2014, by Endre Opdal and Håvar Bauck <ref>[http://www.techweez.com/2017/12/06/havar-bauck-hotelonline/ Techweez: ''Founder Havar Bauck, on Building HotelOnline to Become a Hotel Booking Stalwart'']</ref>, providing solutions for hotels in Eastern Africa to increase revenue from online bookings. Hotel Online Sp. z.o.o<ref>[https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/local-go-global-african-hotels-equipped-with-a-new-business-engine Travel Daily News ''Local go Global - African Hotels Equipped with a New Business Engine'']</ref> was founded in Warsaw in 2015, by Maciej Prostak, to develop reservation technology solutions for hotels in West Africa.


== Technology ==
== Technology ==
HotelOnline base their solutions on their proprietary [[property management system]], which includes an integrated channel manager.
HotelOnline has a proprietary [[property management system]], and channel manager.


== Presence ==
== Presence ==
HotelOnline is used by 1,000 hotels across 15 markets<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/company-hotelonline LinkedIn company page]</ref>, according to the company.
HotelOnline partners with 1,000 hotels in [[Kenya]], [[Uganda]], [[Rwanda]], [[Burundi]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], [[Ethiopia]], [[Eritrea]], [[South Sudan]], [[South Sudan]], [[Malawi]], [[Zimbabwe]], [[Namibia]], [[Pakistan]], [[Madagascar]], [[Nigeria]] and [[Ghana]].


== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 18:45, 21 January 2018

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HotelOnline
IndustryTravel
Technology
FoundedIncorporated as Savanna Sunrise Ltd. (2014) and Hotel Online Sp. z.o.o (2015) respectively. Merged in 2017.[1]
FounderHåvar Bauck Edit this on Wikidata
HeadquartersDubai, Nairobi, Lagos
Key people
Håvar Bauck, Endre Opdal, Patryk Ciechocinski
ProductsDigital marketing solutions for hotels in frontier markets
RevenueIncrease US$2.615 million (2017)
Number of employees
42 (January 2017)[2]
Websitewww.hotelonline.co

HotelOnline is a travel technology company, targeting small to medium-sized hotels in African markets. The company provides a cloud software solution, consisting of a Property Management System, integrated with a Channel Manager. The company also distributes hotels on Online Travel Agents (OTAs), Global Distribution Systems, and metasearch engines.

The company is incorporated in Dubai, with offices in Nairobi, Lagos, Addis Ababa, Kampala and Warsaw. Global headcount is 42 employees.

Background

HotelOnline was created through the merger between Savanna Sunrise Ltd., and Hotel Online Sp. z.o.o in 2017 [3].

Savanna Sunrise Ltd. [4] was founded in Dubai in 2014, by Endre Opdal and Håvar Bauck [5], providing solutions for hotels in Eastern Africa to increase revenue from online bookings. Hotel Online Sp. z.o.o[6] was founded in Warsaw in 2015, by Maciej Prostak, to develop reservation technology solutions for hotels in West Africa.

Technology

HotelOnline has a proprietary property management system, and channel manager.

Presence

HotelOnline is used by 1,000 hotels across 15 markets[7], according to the company.

References

  1. ^ Nigeria Communications Week about Savanna Sunrise / Hotel Online Sp. z.o.o merger
  2. ^ LinkedIn company page
  3. ^ Nigeria Communications Week: Savanna Sunrise Ltd. and Hotel Online Sp. z.o.o complete their merger
  4. ^ Balancing Act Africa: Savanna Sunrise opens up global online hotel bookings in East Africa
  5. ^ Techweez: Founder Havar Bauck, on Building HotelOnline to Become a Hotel Booking Stalwart
  6. ^ Travel Daily News Local go Global - African Hotels Equipped with a New Business Engine
  7. ^ LinkedIn company page

HotelOnline

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