Wednesday, 16 September 2026 09:00 AM
Company Update
New distribution strategy gives OTAs, hotel platforms and vacation-rental companies a new ancillary offering for travelers
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / Blue Ribbon Bags, the global baggage service provider, is expanding its distribution strategy into the hotel, short-term rental and accommodation market, bringing its established baggage retrieval service to a new group of travel Sellers.
The company is now targeting hotel-booking, loyalty platforms, vacation-rental marketplaces, and other accommodation providers, giving them the opportunity to offer Blue Ribbon Bags alongside hotel and property reservations where most guests are using air to arrive at the destination.
The service provides travelers with the same Blue Ribbon Bags baggage guarantee, with eligibility beginning 24 hours before scheduled check-in and extending through 24 hours after check-in to ensure inbound and outbound flights are within the coverage Parameters.
"Travelers are booking more of their trips through a variety of channels, and we see a natural opportunity to make Blue Ribbon Bags available wherever that booking takes place," said Daniel Levine, President of Blue Ribbon Bags. "This gives accommodation platforms an opportunity to introduce a proven travel ancillary while generating additional revenue from a transaction they already own."
The expansion builds on Blue Ribbon Bags' existing distribution network, which includes full-service airlines, low-cost carriers, travel agencies, online travel agencies, travel management companies, insurance providers, and financial institutions.
For accommodation platforms, Blue Ribbon Bags offers a relevant ancillary product that can be integrated into the booking journey, creating an additional revenue opportunity while providing travelers with added peace of mind around their baggage during their Journey.
More than 50 million travelers have now used Blue Ribbon Bags worldwide, underscoring the scale of the company's existing distribution network as it expands into new areas of the travel booking ecosystem.
About Blue Ribbon Bags
Blue Ribbon Bags tracks and expedites the return of delayed airline baggage on behalf of travelers worldwide. Utilizing airline and airport baggage systems, BRB works to reunite passengers with their belongings as quickly as possible. If a bag is not returned within 96 hours, Blue Ribbon Bags provides compensation of $1,000 per bag. Blue Ribbon Bags serves travelers through partnerships with airlines, travel agencies, online travel agencies, tour operators, financial institutions, and other travel providers worldwide.
Website URL: www.blueribbonbags.com
Company Name: Blue Ribbon Bags
Email address: [email protected]
SOURCE: Blue Ribbon Bags