El Corte Inglés negotiates full control of travel subsidiary
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According to Hosteltur, El Corte Inglés is negotiating the acquisition of the 25% stake in Viajes El Corte Inglés still held by Tool Factory. The move follows the 2021 merger with Logitravel that created the current structure. The company has provisioned €220 million for the purchase, exercising an option communicated in November 2025. If closed, El Corte Inglés will own 100% of its travel subsidiary.
This consolidation gives the retail giant full control over one of Spain's largest travel distribution networks. For hoteliers, a unified ownership could mean tighter integration between booking enginesBooking engineA booking engine is the tool that lets guests book directly on the hotel's own website. It shows availability, prices and takes the payment with no middleman. It is the key piece for winning direct bookings and saving..., loyalty programsPrograma de fidelizaciónA loyalty program rewards repeat guests with points, member rates or perks so they come back and book direct. It is the chains' classic weapon to escape OTA commission and keep the guest data. Its real value lies less..., and direct sales channels. Tool Factory, a travel logistics technology firm, exits the picture, potentially simplifying the corporate stack.
My take: when a major player like El Corte Inglés doubles down on owning its travel arm entirely, it signals long-term commitment and likely more investment in tech that connects retail travel with hospitality. Hotels working with Viajes El Corte Inglés should watch for product and platform upgrades ahead.
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