Emerging Travel Group, a global travel company with brands including RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip, has appointed Sergiu Les as the new Head of Corporate Department. This senior-level appointment is aimed at strengthening the company’s corporate travel segment as it prepares for an important business season.
Based in Strasbourg, France, Les will oversee the corporate product strategy and development for Roundtrip, Emerging Travel Group’s travel booking platform tailored for small and medium businesses. His role involves leading a team of over 50 professionals and ensuring the platform continues to meet its sales targets and enhance customer satisfaction.
Les brings over 20 years of experience in travel management and technology, particularly within the EMEA region. Before joining Emerging Travel Group, he served as Global Sales Director at CWT, where he was responsible for customer acquisition for major enterprise accounts. His previous roles include positions at Navan (formerly TripActions) and American Express Global Business Travel.
Felix Shpilman, CEO of Emerging Travel Group, expressed enthusiasm about Les’s appointment. “Sergiu’s arrival comes at a pivotal time for us. His extensive expertise and deep industry knowledge position us well to scale our corporate travel solutions and drive further growth.”
Les shared his excitement about joining the company, stating, “I am thrilled to be part of Emerging Travel Group and contribute to its growth journey. Leading commercial teams globally aligns perfectly with my passion for sales and engagement with customers. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here to drive expansion into new markets and build on our success.”
Launched in summer 2022, Emerging Travel Group’s Roundtrip platform has rapidly gained traction, serving over 4,500 partners who use it to plan business trips and book travel services. The platform features a comprehensive inventory, including more than 2.6 million accommodation options, flights from over 400 airlines, transfers in 150 countries, car rentals, FIT bookings, and group reservations.
In 2023, Emerging Travel Group achieved a gross transaction value of $2.6 billion, underscoring its significant presence in the travel industry.