As the travel industry continues to evolve, major players are forming strategic alliances to enhance the overall experience for consumers. In a significant move, eDreams ODIGEO, the world’s largest travel subscription platform and one of Europe’s leading e-commerce companies, has joined forces with PayPal, a global leader in payment solutions. This partnership aims to expand the reach of eDreams’ Prime travel subscription benefits across Europe, offering users a more comprehensive and personalized travel experience.
Through this collaboration, PayPal customers in the UK, France, Germany, and Spain will have free access to eDreams’ Prime membership for a year. This membership, which includes eDreams Prime, Opodo Prime, and GO Voyages Prime, is the industry’s leading travel subscription platform, boasting an impressive 7 million members. By joining forces, PayPal users can now tap into a wealth of exclusive benefits, including personalized offers powered by artificial intelligence, discounts on flights, hotels, vacation packages, and car rentals, as well as access to private sales events. Additionally, subscribers will receive promotional codes worth €300 monthly, advance refunds in case of airline cancellations, and priority 24/7 support, all at no extra cost for the first year.
This agreement not only strengthens eDreams’ presence in Europe but also reinforces PayPal’s position as the preferred payment platform for millions of travelers. Prime subscribers have shown a high level of commitment, booking trips more frequently than non-members. By offering free access to premium travel benefits for the first year, PayPal is reaffirming its strategic commitment to increasing value for its customers. The travel industry, valued at €1.5 trillion, is one of the largest and fastest-growing e-commerce sectors globally, making this partnership a significant move for both companies.
Leaders’ Insights
Frédéric Esclapez, Chief Marketing Officer of eDreams ODIGEO, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We’re thrilled to collaborate with PayPal and welcome their customers to Prime, the world’s first and largest travel subscription platform. This collaboration marks a milestone for eDreams ODIGEO, as, for the first time, our Prime subscription will be offered as a benefit through one of our key financial services partners. By providing Prime as a key benefit for their users, PayPal is giving them access to AI-driven, personalized offers on flights, hotels, packages, and car rentals, as well as unique flexibility features, exclusive private sales, and premium 24/7 support. This partnership combines PayPal’s secure payment solutions with Prime’s innovative travel subscription model, providing exceptional value and convenience to millions of travelers.”
Samba Natarajan, SVP PayPal Global Markets, added, “This collaboration with eDreams reflects our shared commitment to offering users more value, flexibility, and options in managing their finances while ensuring the security and protection they trust PayPal for. Together, we’re empowering our users to manage their travel finances with confidence and ease.”
Key Benefits for Users
Some of the key benefits of this partnership include:
- Free access to eDreams’ Prime membership for PayPal customers in the UK, France, Germany, and Spain for a year
- Personalized offers powered by artificial intelligence
- Discounts on flights, hotels, vacation packages, and car rentals
- Access to private sales events
- Promotional codes worth €300 monthly
- Advance refunds in case of airline cancellations
- Priority 24/7 support
This strategic partnership is set to transform the travel experience for millions of users, offering unparalleled value, convenience, and flexibility. As the travel industry continues to grow, collaborations like this one will play a crucial role in shaping the future of travel and e-commerce.
