Emerging Travel Group and Traveloka Partner for Inventory
The travel companies will share accommodation inventory to expand global options for their respective customers.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Travel — General
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Emerging Travel Group, the operator of the booking platform RateHawk, has partnered with the Singapore-based travel platform Traveloka. This collaboration allows both companies to access broader accommodation inventories in their respective geographic regions.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to increase booking choices and secure more competitive rates for travelers. It specifically expands geographic coverage across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States for Traveloka users.
Traveloka gains access to European, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and U.S. inventory via the RateHawk API, while Emerging Travel Group gains access to Traveloka accommodation listings in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The players
Emerging Travel Group
This organization operates the online booking platform RateHawk which provides travel inventory to various partners.
Traveloka
Based in Singapore, this travel tech platform provides a wide range of booking services for users primarily across Southeast Asia.
GlobalStar
This is a global travel management company that entered a partnership with Emerging Travel Group in 2025.
The details
Traveloka connects to inventory through the RateHawk API, which sources its listings from wholesalers and direct property connections. This integration allows the platforms to leverage their existing infrastructure to provide a more diverse selection of lodging for international travelers.
Timeline
RateHawk saw a 16 percent increase in travel management company partners throughout 2025.
Emerging Travel Group entered a partnership with GlobalStar in May 2025.
The partnership between Emerging Travel Group and Traveloka was announced on October 27, 2026.
Travel Outlook
This agreement follows the broader trend of the ongoing expansion of global travel management company partnerships as platforms seek to aggregate more international inventory. These strategic alliances reflect a shift toward maximizing regional coverage to better serve an increasingly globalized tourist base.
Travelers using these platforms can expect to see an expanded selection of lodging options in previously limited regions. Checking both platforms may provide better rate comparisons as inventory sharing continues to roll out.
The takeaway
Strategic partnerships between regional powerhouses and global platforms are becoming a primary mechanism for scaling inventory. Consumers benefit most when these integrations lead to lower rates through increased competition and greater transparency across global booking channels.
Further reading
For more on industry developments, see our Travel — General section.
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