We’re excited to share a significant milestone with you: NightsBridge has clinched the prestigious Partner Champion Award in Booking.com’s 2024 Connectivity Partner Achievement Awards. This places our African-grown company among just three global recipients of this new honour, marking a significant milestone in our 20-year journey.
The Partner Champion Award, a fresh category in Booking.com’s Connectivity Partner Programme, spotlights connectivity partners who have shown exceptional engagement with the platform’s initiatives throughout 2023. Its foundation in hard data sets this accolade apart – it’s not just about popularity or size but measurable performance and active participation.
Theresa Emerick, CEO of NightsBridge, puts the achievement in perspective: “This isn’t just a win for NightsBridge – it’s a victory for every African hospitality business that’s been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We’re proving that African tech can compete globally and lead the pack.”
In addition to the Partner Champion status, NightsBridge has maintained its position as a Booking.com Premium Partner and achieved ‘Premier Preferred Partner’ status. This prestigious recognition places NightsBridge in the top 10-15% of Booking.com’s connectivity providers worldwide.
Theresa reflects on the company’s journey: “Since our inception NightsBridge has been driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to empowering the hospitality industry. Our 20-year journey has been marked by numerous milestones, from pioneering cutting-edge property management systems to fostering meaningful partnerships with industry leaders like Booking.com.”
The award and partner status aren’t just badges of honour – they translate into real benefits for our clients:
- Enhanced visibility: NightsBridge clients now enjoy improved positioning on Booking.com, one of the world’s largest travel platforms. This increased visibility can lead to more bookings and revenue for their businesses.
- Priority access to new features: As a Premier Preferred Partner, we get early access to Booking.com’s latest tools and features. This means our clients are among the first to leverage new technologies, keeping them ahead in a competitive market.
- Unparalleled reliability: Our award-winning connectivity ensures that rates, availability, and bookings are always accurately synchronised across platforms. This reduces overbookings and maximises revenue potential.
- Data-driven success: The recognition from Booking.com is based on concrete performance metrics—every booking received, and every satisfied guest contributed to the data that earned these accolades. Our client success is quite literally driving our innovation.
It’s a team effort
The trust our clients place in us have helped showcase African hospitality on the world stage. Together we’re proving that our continent can compete with the best in the business.