bnetwork

About bnetwork

Established in 2005 by co-founders Stéphane Filone and Stéphane Teboul, bnetwork operates as a specialized accommodation management company for large-scale B2B events. Headquartered in Cannes, France, with offices in key European and Asian cities including Barcelona, Paris, and Singapore, the firm has carved out a significant niche in the event services industry. The company's business model is centered on providing comprehensive lodging solutions for event organizers, managing everything from hotel allotments to attendee bookings through its proprietary SaaS platform. This approach generates recurring revenue, reinforced by multi-year contracts with organizers of major recurring events.

bnetwork serves a client base that includes organizers of congresses, exhibitions, institutional summits, and sporting events. Notable clients include the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, for which it has been the official accommodation partner since 2006, and other prestigious events like the UN Ocean Conference and the European Respiratory Society Congress. For an event like MWC, bnetwork manages over 20,000 rooms across 330 hotels, handling massive amounts of information and booking modifications through its dedicated systems. The company supports over 130 events annually, facilitating more than 1.5 million overnight stays across 40 destinations.

The core of its offering is a digital booking and management platform that combines customer service with technology. This platform, developed by its subsidiary Beyond IT, provides event-branded, mobile-optimized websites where attendees can book lodging. Key features include smart filters (such as for sustainability), multiple display options (map and list views), transparent reservation details, and a streamlined booking process. For organizers and hotel partners, the system simplifies allotment management, inventory reporting, and real-time communication. By integrating with major online travel agency (OTA) APIs, bnetwork ensures competitive rates for event participants. In addition to accommodation, the company offers supplementary destination management services like transportation and restaurant reservations.