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Impala

Other B2B Software · London, United Kingdom · Founded 2016

Impala was founded in 2016 by Ben Stephenson and Charles Cowley. The company has developed a meta-API for the hotel industry, connecting to a wide range of hotel property management systems (PMS). This allows travel agencies and corporate clients to access real-time data on room availability, rates, and booking information, streamlining the booking process and providing significant cost savings for businesses. The company's business model is based on a subscription fee for accessing their API or a commission on bookings made through their platform. Their clients are primarily corporate travel agencies and businesses looking to optimize their travel expenses. The Impala API offers a single point of access to a fragmented hotel PMS market, saving developers the time and effort of integrating with multiple systems. The platform also provides data-driven insights to help businesses negotiate better rates and manage their travel programs more effectively. Keywords: travel technology, hotel API, corporate travel, property management systems, booking automation, travel data analytics, fintech, B2B SaaS, hotel distribution, travel procurement