
*STAAH’s renewed recognition as Booking.com’s Premier Plus Connectivity Partner underscores the vital role its innovative, high-performing technology plays in maximizing visibility and driving stronger results for its partner hotels on the platform.
TTT NEWS NETWORK
MUMBAI | 28 APRIL 2026
STAAH, a leading global hospitality tech solutions firm, has yet again won the highest honour by Booking.com, being recognised as the platform’s Premier Plus Connectivity Partner for 2026.
STAAH has won this prestigious title, the highest tier in Booking.com’s Connectivity Partner Programme, every year since 2022, reflecting its long-term commitment to innovation, consistency and expertise in providing seamless, high-quality and effective solutions for hoteliers across markets.
Tony Howlett, CEO of STAAH, expressed his pride in this achievement, “Being recognised as Booking.com’s Premier Plus Connectivity Partner for the fifth consecutive year is a milestone we’re genuinely proud of — it reflects the sustained technical excellence and consistency our team brings to this partnership year after year. Our focus remains on delivering the best possible connectivity experience: giving hoteliers faster access to new Booking.com features, more reliable distribution, and the tools they need to compete and grow in an increasingly demanding market.”
“Recognising STAAH as our Premier plus Connectivity Partner for 2026 for the fifth consecutive year reflects the strength and consistency of our collaboration. STAAH continues to deliver high- quality connectivity solutions that enable accommodation partners to optimise their performance, improve visibility, and access the latest innovations on our platform. Their commitment to seamless integration and ongoing product enhancement aligns closely with our goal of making it easier for everyone to experience the world. We value this partnership and look forward to continuing to drive meaningful results together.” Robert Csenar, Booking.com – Connectivity Partner Business Manager, Singapore
Over the years, STAAH has built a strategic partnership with Booking.com, offering a seamless connectivity experience for travellers and browsers in real time while helping hoteliers manage their distribution more efficiently and stay competitive in a constantly evolving market.
STAAH continues to empower hoteliers with its robust Channel Manager and SwiftBook Booking Engine, two core solutions designed to maximize online visibility, streamline distribution, and drive direct bookings. Together, these tools enable hotels to optimize performance, enhance guest experience, and unlock sustainable revenue growth in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.
About STAAH :
Headquartered in New Zealand, STAAH is a world-class hospitality technology platform helping its accommodation providers (hotels, motels & vacation rentals) to grow online bookings & revenue with a user-friendly platform to manage Online Travel Agents (OTA), direct bookings, and online reputation. Founded by Gavin Jeddo in 2008, STAAH partners with over 20,000 properties across 90 countries through its operations in New Zealand, Australia, India, UAE, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the UK, and Europe offering exceptional service in the area of Channel Management, Booking Engine, Websites, Vouchers, Reputation Management & Global Distribution System (GDS). In 2024, the company was acquired by The Access Group, a global leader in business management software.
About The Access Group:
The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 128,000 small and mid- sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA, and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what’s important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs over 7,000 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence.

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