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Student accommodation platform Housemates say its Connect API booking engine will power more than 200 platforms in edtech and travel within the next three years.
It comes after the Manchester-headquartered company revealed the hire of its new head of operations Martha Sperry.
Housemates Founder and CEO Lydia Jones says the fresh strategic focus centres on 30 partner platforms being rolled out and powered by Connect API by the end of this year.
“In the coming months, we are excited to roll out a host of new components, endpoints, and frameworks for Connect API,” said Lydia.
“These enhancements will meet the evolving needs of the market and facilitate seamless integration for a backlog of interested parties. And we intend to gain rapid market share with over 200 platforms that move more than 80 million students between key global corridors each year.”
Lydia added: “Martha Sperry has joined us from UniHomes and is a key part of this strategic focus, which will drive our efforts in expanding our network and delivering unmatched value to our partners and the student community.”
With strategic partnerships established with sector known platforms such as HousingHand, Unizportal, Dfavo, Edvoy, Uniabroad, and more, Housemates Connect API is emerging as the leading platform for seamless student accommodation management.
“At Housemates, we empower student platforms in edtech, travel, and beyond by offering white-labelled accommodation solutions powered by Connect API,” said Lydia.
“In addition, partners are provided dedicated customer service from Housemates right out of the box. This ensures a smooth integration process and ongoing support to meet the unique needs of our partners and their student customers.”
Commenting on the major industry impact Connect API is having, Lydia added: “Our partnerships with industry leaders like HousingHand, Unizportal, Dfavo, Edvoy, and Uniabroad underscore our commitment to delivering value. Through collaboration, we expand our reach and enrich the student accommodation experience.
"Connect empowers businesses to seamlessly integrate our inventory and booking engine into their own, offering students a streamlined accommodation search and booking experience under their own brand.
“Housemates collaborates closely with accommodation providers and student platforms to power student accommodation in the wider marketplace. And our goal is to create a seamless ecosystem where students can easily find and book their ideal accommodation, while partners can offer a value-added service with confidence.”
For more information about Housemates and its Connect API integration solutions, please visit https://docs.housemates.io/