PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach - 20 November 2018 - Availpro
and Fastbooking are continuing in their merger with the appointment of a new
CEO. This summer, Pierre-Charles Grob took over as head of the two sister
companies, subsidiaries of the AccorHotels group. Before taking up his new
position, Pierre-Charles Grob had, since 2014, held the position of Managing
Director Asia at Fastbooking, where he developed the presence and reputation of
the brand.
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"His career in the
international hospitality industry, his entrepreneurial profile and his
client-oriented culture make him the ideal person to lead the growth of
Availpro and Fastbooking and make these two companies a world leader in
software publishing for the hotel industry " comments Thibaut Viort,
Chief Disruption Officer & Growth Officer at AccorHotels.
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Created in 2001 and 2000
respectively, Availpro and Fastbooking provide e-commerce solutions to
independent hotels and hotel groups to develop their online distribution. In
recent years, they have each developed unique and recognised expertise in their
field: technology and connectivity for Availpro, UX and Digital Marketing for
Fastbooking. Together they offer a range of leading technological solutions for
the hospitality industry and today support more than 10,000 hotels in nearly 100
countries in Europe and Asia. �
"Availpro and Fastbooking
are complementary: my ambition is to accelerate the synergy of their solutions
without losing the DNA of each of the two brands and their proximity to
customers. The hospitality industry is evolving rapidly, and the pace is steady
in terms of innovation. Hoteliers need agile and innovative technological
partners, and I intend to make Availpro Fastbooking their partner of
choice," remarks Pierre-Charles Grob.
Pierre-Charles will be assisted by a supportive management team
consisting of
- Antoine
Buhl, Chief Technology Officer - Jean-Louis Boss, Chief Marketing
& Digital Services Officer - Stephen Jacquier, Chief Financial
Officer - Christine Tan, promoted to Managing
Director Asia Pacific, after having successfully held the position of
Fastbooking's SVP Strategic Sales & Accounts Management in this region.
Philippe Lamarche, founder of Availpro and previously CEO of Availpro
and Fastbooking comments, "I
have worked with Pierre-Charles for several months and I am convinced that he
will be able to lead these companies in their development. He is very familiar
with the business as well as the clients and over the last four years in Asia
he has acquired a decisive experience to make this new group a leader in
innovative technological solutions for hotels."
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About
Availpro & Fastbooking
Founded in 2001 and 2000 respectively, Availpro and Fastbooking are a
leading technology provider to the global hospitality industry. Their mission
is to help hoteliers increase their revenues by optimizing their digital
distribution. Together, Availpro & Fastbooking provide their customers with
a full range of products and services, to bring the digital traveller to their
hotel, whether by booking directly through their website or through an OTA or
GDS. The range includes a suite of � la carte or integrated solutions: CRS,
Connectivity, Business Intelligence, Web Creation and Digital Media.
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With a global presence in nearly 100 countries, the local teams of
Availpro and Fastbooking offer daily support and customer service dedicated to
hoteliers in all these markets.
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Availpro and Fastbooking are now part of the AccorHotels group, as a
specialist in digital and technology solutions for independent hotels.
