Traveltech company Hotelbeds has entered a strategic partnership that provides online travel platform Hopper access to 300,000 hotels spanning 195 countries.

The alliance allows Hotelbeds to further expand its operations in the US as well as help Hopper, a leading online travel marketplace in North America, explore untapped markets.

Hotelbeds chief commercial officer Carlos Muñoz said: “This new partnership will help us expand our footprint further in the dynamic US market.

“Joining forces with Hopper, the world’s fastest-growing travel app, will also help us reach new client sectors across both trade and consumer segments.”

Hopper president and co-founder Dakota Smith said: “We’re proud to partner with Hotelbeds, a global hotel contracting powerhouse.

“Ensuring that travellers have transparency and optionality has always been at the core of Hopper’s offerings. Partnering with Hotelbeds will allow us to supercharge our efforts in building a best-in-class global hotel supply network.”

Hotelbeds, with its experience in the global business-to-business travel ecosystem, will further help Hopper tap a wider range of inventory for its clients.

Hotelbeds’ booking platforms feature a selection of accommodations worldwide, including luxury properties as well as over 37,000 sustainable hotels.

Hopper serves as a travel agency, fintech provider and e-commerce platform, powering the Hopper app and direct channels of partners.

Its app boasts over 100 million downloads, with a primary user base of Gen Z and millennials. Approximately 70% of its customers are under the age of 35.