Thomas Cook customers will get access to more than 20,000 hotels in the YouTravel distribution portfolio under a new agreement.

Thomas Cook has integrated the bedbank into its digital platform and the YouTravel inventory now available to Thomas Cook customers includes 62 three- to five-star Mediterranean properties in its exclusive MP Hotels portfolio.

Emma King, Head of Commercial Product at Thomas Cook, said: “Our focus for this new digital-only Thomas Cook is to give our customers the choice of the best hotels in the places they love.

“Partnering with YouTravel gives us access to their wide network of beach and city hotels in the most popular destinations of the world. With now more of the world opened up to for travel, we want to offer our customers as many options as we can so they can create their dream getaways.”

YouTravel General Manager UK & Ireland Matthew Carpenter said: “Thomas Cook remains an iconic name and the partnership deal is already reaping rewards for us as people return to the brand once again to book their holidays. Our MP Hotels collection are particularly popular with British families and it’s great to be able to offer them through the Thomas Cook platform.”