Smarter Stays for the Modern Business Traveller
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Same-day cancellation flexibility.
Added amenities such as breakfast, Wi-Fi, or late checkout.
10% nightly rate discount on average.
Loyalty points & rewards where available: offered at 13,000+ properties (around one-third of all Business Rate hotels).
What This Means for You
At Expedia Group, we’re proud to support corporate travellers worldwide with the reach, reliability, and dedicated service they expect.
For travel managers, this means better compliance, happier travellers, and greater programme value. Powered by Expedia Group’s Rapid Lodging API, Business Rates integrate seamlessly into partner booking tools, simplifying the process from search to stay, ensuring partners can access our global inventory and flexible rates effortlessly to drive conversion.
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