TrustedStays Expands Corporate Platform to France

UnderTheDoormat Group has expanded its corporate accommodation platform TrustedStays into France, connecting professionally managed serviced apartments and short-term rentals directly to global distribution systems via Amadeus [1]. The move allows corporate travel managers to book non-hotel inventory through existing enterprise booking infrastructure, starting with accommodation suppliers Veeve and Quartier Libre [[1], [2]].

How does the TrustedStays integration work for corporate travel buyers?

Corporate travel managers and travel management companies can now book French serviced apartments and short-term rentals using the same Global Distribution System (GDS) infrastructure long reserved for traditional hotels [[2], [3]]. As Hotel Owner reported, London-based UnderTheDoormat Group manages the GDS connection on behalf of property operators, linking suppliers to Amadeus [[1], [2]]. According to Serviced Apartment News, this architecture gives corporate travel departments policy compliance, central reporting, and direct booking capabilities without relying on consumer online travel agencies [2].

Why is France a prime target for corporate accommodation expansion?

France ranks among Europe's largest business travel destinations, backed by record spending figures [1]. As ShortTermRentalz noted, TrustedStays targeted the French market to capture rising enterprise demand across European business hubs [3]. Figures from French consultancy EPSA reveal that corporate travel spending in France reached €30.9bn (£26.3bn) in 2025, beating the pre-pandemic 2019 high of €29.9bn (£25.5bn) [1]. EPSA projects French corporate travel spending will climb an additional 2.2% to reach €31.6bn (£26.9bn) in 2026 [1]. On a global scale, the Global Business Travel Association forecasts corporate travel expenditure will hit $1.71tn (£1.26tn) in 2026 [1].

How does serviced apartment supply compare with traditional hotel growth?

Serviced apartments continue to outpace conventional hotel development across Europe, even while holding a modest share of total urban inventory [1]. Research from real estate advisor Savills shows European serviced apartment supply expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 5.9% since 2019, compared to just 1.1% across traditional hotels [1]. Despite that rapid trajectory, Savills data confirms serviced apartments represent only 8% of total accommodation supply in major European cities [1].

Which property managers are joining the French rollout?

Initial French inventory on the platform comes from accommodation managers Veeve and Quartier Libre [[1], [2]]. These operators gain access to corporate business travel budgets outside standard consumer online travel agency channels [2]. TrustedStays handles the technical connection to Amadeus, allowing local property operators to present inventory directly to corporate procurement teams [[2], [3]].

What are UnderTheDoormat Group's future expansion plans?

UnderTheDoormat Group intends to roll out TrustedStays across additional international territories following its launch in France [[1], [2]]. According to Merilee Karr, founder and chief executive of UnderTheDoormat Group and TrustedStays, legacy corporate tools have historically centered on hotels, restricting access to flexible serviced accommodations despite enterprise demand [[1], [2]].