About us

Market leader in France and a key player across Europe. Discover our powerful, all-in-one hotel booking solution

Our story

Founding of CDS Groupe

Since our founding in 2001 by shareholder and CEO Ziad Minkara, CDS Groupe has become a leading player in the hotel and business travel sector. We’ve built our success by navigating the industry’s complex and dynamic landscape, delivering exactly what the market demands. From corporate clients to TMCs, our 360° approach offers a seamless booking platform, comprehensive accommodation solutions, personalized support, relevant content, payment and reporting tools, and tailored developments to meet the unique needs of our clients.

Acquisition of Goelett

In 2022, CDS Groupe acquired Goelett, an online booking tool. This acquisition supports our strategy to accelerate growth, strengthen our position in France, and enhance our technological expertise. It establishes CDS Groupe as the French leader in technological integration for the hotel and business travel sector.

Acquisition of CRC

In 2023, CDS Groupe expanded into the German market with the acquisition of CRC (Corporate Rates Club) to meet the growing demand for business accommodation solutions and services. This acquisition reinforces our strategic goals and solidifies our position across Europe, with operations now spanning France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Croatia.

Acquisition of SIAP

In 2024, CDS Groupe further consolidated its position in Europe with the acquisition of SIAP, Italy’s leading ERP provider for TMCs. This strategic move strengthens the Group’s growth strategy and bolsters its leadership in Europe, now covering France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Croatia, and Romania.

Our values

Our values are the foundation that guides our team’s actions and decisions. They shape how we work with our clients and partners, influencing all aspects of our company culture. These values drive us to deliver innovative, high-value solutions.