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London-based hospitality operator UnderTheDoormat Group has expanded its corporate accommodation platform TrustedStays into France, listing serviced apartments and short-term rentals on global booking systems for business travel buyers.
The integration, secured through a distribution partnership with Amadeus, allows corporate travel managers to book properties from suppliers including Veeve and Quartier Libre using existing booking infrastructure.
The expansion comes as global business travel spending is forecast to reach $1.71tn (£1.26tn) in 2026, according to figures from the Global Business Travel Association. France represents one of Europe’s largest markets for business travel.
Data from French consultancy EPSA shows business travel spending in France reached €30.9bn (£26.3bn) in 2025 – surpassing the 2019 peak of €29.9bn (£25.5bn) – and is projected to grow 2.2% to €31.6bn (£26.9bn) in 2026.
Research from real estate advisor Savills also indicates European serviced apartment supply has grown at a compound annual rate of 5.9% since 2019, compared with 1.1% across traditional hotels.
Despite this growth, serviced apartments account for 8% of total accommodation supply across major European cities. Corporate travel buyers have historically faced obstacles booking non-hotel stays due to policy compliance and reporting constraints.
By integrating short-term accommodation into existing corporate travel infrastructure, parent UnderTheDoormat Group aims to streamline policy oversight for travel departments while managing distribution relationships for property owners.
Merilee Karr, chief executive of UnderTheDoormat Group, said: “Corporate travellers increasingly want more choice in how they stay, but the tools many companies rely on have traditionally been built around hotels. This has limited access to serviced apartments and short-term rentals, despite the growing need for more flexible options.
“France is an in-demand market among our global customers, so bringing it into corporate booking systems is an important milestone for the business.”
The company plans further international launches following the French expansion.
London-based hospitality operator UnderTheDoormat Group has expanded its corporate accommodation platform TrustedStays into France, listing serviced apartments and short-term rentals on global booking systems for business travel buyers.
The integration, secured through a distribution partnership with Amadeus, allows corporate travel managers to book properties from suppliers including Veeve and Quartier Libre using existing booking infrastructure.
The expansion comes as global business travel spending is forecast to reach $1.71tn (£1.26tn) in 2026, according to figures from the Global Business Travel Association. France represents one of Europe’s largest markets for business travel.
Data from French consultancy EPSA shows business travel spending in France reached €30.9bn (£26.3bn) in 2025 – surpassing the 2019 peak of €29.9bn (£25.5bn) – and is projected to grow 2.2% to €31.6bn (£26.9bn) in 2026.
Research from real estate advisor Savills also indicates European serviced apartment supply has grown at a compound annual rate of 5.9% since 2019, compared with 1.1% across traditional hotels.
Despite this growth, serviced apartments account for 8% of total accommodation supply across major European cities. Corporate travel buyers have historically faced obstacles booking non-hotel stays due to policy compliance and reporting constraints.
By integrating short-term accommodation into existing corporate travel infrastructure, parent UnderTheDoormat Group aims to streamline policy oversight for travel departments while managing distribution relationships for property owners.
Merilee Karr, chief executive of UnderTheDoormat Group, said: “Corporate travellers increasingly want more choice in how they stay, but the tools many companies rely on have traditionally been built around hotels. This has limited access to serviced apartments and short-term rentals, despite the growing need for more flexible options.
“France is an in-demand market among our global customers, so bringing it into corporate booking systems is an important milestone for the business.”
The company plans further international launches following the French expansion.
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