Adam Mcknight Joins Gekko Group as Director of International Growth to Accelerate the Group's International Expansion
Gekko Group, a subsidiary of Accor Group and a leading player in Travel Tech in Europe, announces the appointment of Adam McKnight as Director of International Growth, a newly created and strategic role reporting directly to Fabrice Perdoncini, CEO of Gekko Group.
With over fifteen years of experience in t B2B travel sector, Adam McKnight is tasked with accelerating Gekko Group’s expansion into international markets, including new territories across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Sou America. His mission is to broaden the reach of Gekko’s expertise, which has already seen great success in Europe.
Adam's career, marked by strategic roles at TBO/Bookabed, Hotelbeds, and A2B Transfers/Resorthoppa, brings a wealth of knowledge in online distribution, API connectivity, and technological partnerships.
As Director of International Growth, Adam will be responsible for developing and executing market penetration strategies while adapting Gekko Group's offerings to local needs. By working closely with regional partners, he will play a key role in driving revenue growth and enhancing Gekko Group’s international reputation.
“Our ambition is to double Gekko's turnover within the next three years by pursuing new strategic partnerships and tapping into new markets,” stated Fabrice Perdoncini, CEO of Gekko Group. “Adam’s expertise and international vision will be essential in bringing this ambitious strategy to life.”
Advanced tech investments to support growth
As part of this strategic vision, Gekko Group is investing significantly in artifi intelligence, new websites, and advanced API connectivity solutions. These investments are designed to enhance Gekko’s service offerings and bolster its position as a leader in Travel Tech.
With established success across its European markets, Gekko Group is well positioned to achieve this ambitious growth and expand its influence on a glob scale.
Travel Tech expertise serving businesses and travel agencies
Through its Leisure, Corporate, and Tech divisions, the group addresses the diverse needs of businesses, travel agencies, and end-users.
The Corporate division, under the Hcorpo brand, offers a comprehensive accommodation booking solution for large companies, integrating travel policy management and expense optimization. This service provides simplified, secur and flexible management designed to meet the needs of business travelers. T solution is accessible via the website hcorpo.com or through major TMCs & SBTs.
The Leisure division features three flagship brands:
- Teldar Travel: A booking platform for travel agencies with access to over 2 million accommodations, thousands of activities, transfers, and car rentals. Available via teldartravel.com or through API connectivity.
- Infinite: A hotel wholesaler offering an inventory that is 100% bas on direct contracts and powered by next-generation API technologies. More information available at infinitehotel.com.
- Miles Attack: A loyalty program for travel agents with over 40,000 members, allowing loyalty points to be converted into cash. Available on milesattack.com.
The Tech division, under the Gekko Tech brand, develops comprehensive white-label digital solutions for travel and distribution players, offering custom, high-performance, and secure tools to maximize the experience for businesses and end-users. Available on gekko-technology.com.
Adam McKnight’s arrival underscores Gekko Group's ambition to become a global leader in Travel Tech. "We are thrilled to welcome Adam, whose expertise will drive our growth and showcase our technological know-how in new markets,” said Fabrice Perdoncini.
