Like Viator, Inc.

closed 8/11/2014 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired Viator, Inc.

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synopsis: TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, announced it has finalized the acquisition of Viator, a leading resource for researching and booking destination activities around the world. Viator features more than 20,000 bookable tours and attractions and more than 600,000 reviews, photos, and videos submitted by travelers.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Viator, Inc.
Viator is the leading global tours and activities provider for travelers, delivering online and mobile access to thousands of curated trip activities including tours, attractions, shore excursions and private guides, in more than 1,500 destinations worldwide. They are headquartered in San Francisco.
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closed 6/8/2022 via BNC Analysis

GreenGo SAS, acquired Vaovert SAS

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synopsis: GreenGo, the French platform for booking responsible accommodation, announces the acquisition of the startup Vaovert, a pioneer in the sector. Created in 2018 and the first eco-responsible accommodation platform in France, Vaovert is aimed at travelers in search of rejuvenation and escape, wishing to treat themselves to a natural getaway. 
buyer: GreenGo SAS
Launched in February 2021, GreenGo is a French eco-responsible accommodation booking platform that aims to be the French and fair alternative to traditional accommodation booking sites. GreenGo allows French people concerned about their environmental impact to enjoy authentic stays. "
 target: Vaovert SAS
Created in 2018 and the first eco-responsible accommodation platform in France, Vaovert is aimed at travelers in search of rejuvenation and escape, wishing to treat themselves to a natural getaway.
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announced 5/24/2022 via Reuters

Qantas Airlines, will acquire Tripadeal

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synopsis: Australia's Qantas Airways said it would buy a 51% stake in online travel agency TripADeal, as it seeks to tap a recovery in demand for packaged holidays.
buyer: Qantas Airlines (QAN:$4,194.82)
Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia. They also operate subsidiary businesses including other airlines, and businesses in specialist markets such as Q Catering. "
 target: Tripadeal
TripADeal is an online travel store based in Australia that offers unique travel experiences around the world at massively reduced prices. Whether it’s a guided tour of China, luxury river cruise through Europe, accommodation in Bali, or a local getaway, TripADeal offers something for everyone.
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announced 5/6/2022 via BusinessWire

Despegar, will acquire Viajanet

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synopsis: Despegar.com, Corp., the leading online travel company in Latin America, announced that it has agreed to acquire Viajanet, one of the leading online travel agencies in Brazil. Viajanet offer airline tickets, pre-assembled travel packages, hotel stays, travel insurance, and other facilities linked to tourism.
buyer: Despegar (DESP:$322.84)
Despegar is the leading online travel company in Latin America. For over two decades, it has revolutionized the tourism industry through technology. "
 target: Viajanet
Viajanet is one of the leading online travel agencies in Brazil. They offer airline tickets, pre-assembled travel packages, hotel stays, travel insurance, and other facilities linked to tourism.
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closed 4/1/2022 via BNC Analysis

HomeToGo GmbH, acquired e-domizil GmbH

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synopsis: Alternative accommodation marketplace HomeToGo has announced the acquisition of Frankfurt-based internet company e-domizil GmbH from e-vacation Group Holding GmbH. e-domizil focuses on the procurement of individual travel experience products, ranging from vacation rentals to cruises and round trips.
buyer: HomeToGo GmbH (DB:HTG:$0.00)
Germany-based HomeToGo has the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including Airbnb, Vrbo, and TripAdvisor. HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates, and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide. "
 target: e-domizil GmbH
Founded in 2000, e-domizil focuses on the procurement of individual travel experience products, ranging from vacation rentals to cruises and round trips. The company comprises of brands including e-domizil, PREMIUM SELECTION by e-domizil, tourist-online.
price ($mm)
$44
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$22
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closed 2/16/2022 via BNC Analysis

GoZayaan, acquired FindMyAdventure

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synopsis: Bangladeshi travel-tech platform GoZayaan recently acquired Pakistani online travel and tourism portal FindMyAdventure. FindMyAdventure is Pakistan’s first online marketplace for people to search, compare, discover and book trips, tours and travel experiences across Pakistan at any price point.
buyer: GoZayaan
GoZayaan is a Bangladeshi travel-tech platform for next generation traveling. They aim to put users in charge of their travel plan. GoZayaan started its journey with the mission to shift the tourism scene into the digital space. "
 target: FindMyAdventure
Founded in 2016 by Husnain Habib Malik, Khawaja Raza Abbas, Komail Naqvi, Shozab Naqvi and Syed Haider Raza, FindMyAdventure is Pakistan’s first online marketplace for people to search, compare, discover and book trips, tours and travel experiences across Pakistan at any price point.
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announced 9/6/2021 via BNC Analysis

Auctus Investment Group, will acquire Luxury Escapes

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synopsis: Auctus Investment Group, a global investment manager based in Australia, will acquire Luxury Escapes from Here, There & Everywhere (HT&E), an Australian media company. Luxury Escapes is a globally focused online travel company based in Australia. Luxury Escapes offers great deals for the best destinations, including Hawaii, Florida, Bali and more.
buyer: Auctus Investment Group
Auctus Investment Group is a global investment manager based in Australia. Auctus focuses on opportunities across private equity, infrastructure and private real estate. The company invests in growth sectors with strong tailwinds and significant potential to scale. "
 target parent: Here, There & Everywhere
target: Luxury Escapes
Luxury Escapes is a globally focused online travel company based in Australia. Luxury Escapes provides their customers with curated escapes and unforgettable travel experiences. They offer great deals for the best destinations all around the world, including Hawaii, Thailand, Florida, Bali and more.
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closed 1/13/2021 via GlobeNewswire

trivago, acquired weekengo GmbH

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synopsis: trivago N.V., a global hotel search platform, announced that it has acquired weekengo GmbH and weekend.com, a startup focused on finding travelers inspirational weekend getaway packages. The company is based in Dusseldorf, Germany.
buyer parent: Expedia, Inc.
buyer: trivago (TRVG:$452.17)
trivago is a global hotel search platform focused on reshaping the way travelers search for and compare hotels and alternative accommodations. They allow travelers to make informed decisions by personalizing their hotel search and giving them access to a deep supply of hotel information and prices. "
 target: weekengo GmbH
Founded in 2016, weekengo GmbH has developed a package travel platform that operates under the weekend.com brand and is exclusively focused on weekend getaways.
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closed 11/11/2020 via BNC Analysis

Travello, acquired Backpacker Deals

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synopsis: Travel networking and experience app Travello has bought the Backpacker Deals website and business. Travello claims the deal will create Australia’s largest ‘experience based, youth focused’ Online Travel Agent. Based in Australia, Backpacker Deals is committed to helping clients book memorable travel experiences at an affordable price.
buyer: Travello
Travello is the world’s largest and most trusted travel community. Used by travelers in over 180 countries, Travello is the best place to make travel friends. Travello allows users to connect with travelers, join meetups and chat in groups. "
 target: Backpacker Deals
Based in Australia, Backpacker Deals is committed to helping clients book memorable travel experiences at an affordable price. They carefully select the best travel experiences to feature on Backpacker Deals in order for users to book with confidence.
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closed 9/18/2020 via BNC Analysis

BGH Capital, acquired Tripadeal

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synopsis: Tripadeal, an online travel store based in Australia that offers unique travel experiences around the world at massively reduced prices, has sold a 55 per cent stake to BGH Capital, a private equity firm in Australia and New Zealand.
buyer: BGH Capital
BGH Capital was established in 2017 by Robin Bishop, Ben Gray and Simon Harle with the objective of creating the pre-eminent private equity firm in Australia and New Zealand. BGH is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and is an independent firm, owned and managed by its founding partners. "
 target: Tripadeal
TripADeal is an online travel store based in Australia that offers unique travel experiences around the world at massively reduced prices. Whether it’s a guided tour of China, luxury river cruise through Europe, accommodation in Bali, or a local getaway, TripADeal offers something for everyone.
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closed 7/16/2020 via BusinessWire

Hopjump, acquired Smarter Travel Media LLC

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synopsis: Hopjump, a digital marketing company and leading provider of personalized travel recommendations and targeted travel content to US consumers, has acquired SmarterTravel Media from Tripadvisor. SmarterTravel Media consists of eight travel-focused brands.
buyer: Hopjump
Hopjump is a digital marketing company and leading provider of personalized travel recommendations and targeted travel content to US consumers. The Company’s proprietary algorithms go beyond keyword search to provide a high-performance marketing channel to reach both consumer and business travelers."
 target parent: TripAdvisor LLC
target: Smarter Travel Media LLC
SmarterTravel Media is an industry leader in online travel and offers a portfolio of several distinct travel websites. Their owned and operated travel media portfolio includes Airfarewatchdog, BookingBuddy, Jetsetter, OneTime, Oyster, SmarterTravel, and WhatToPack.
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closed 9/20/2019 via BNC Analysis

Flight Centre Travel Group Limited, acquired Ignite Travel Group

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synopsis: Flight Centre Travel Group, an Australian-based international travel company, is now the full owner of Gold Coast-based Ignite Travel Group. Ignite Travel Group (ITG) has forged relationships and partnerships built on trust and an unwavering desire to continue disrupting traditional travel models to create exclusive, unique holiday experiences.
buyer: Flight Centre Travel Group Limited (ASX:FLT:$400.54)
Flight Centre Travel Group is an Australian-based international travel company and the largest retail travel outlet in Australia. Its global operations include stores in New Zealand, the USA, UK and Canada, as well as outlets in India, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE, and South Africa. "
 target: Ignite Travel Group
Recognized and celebrated by both industry and Australian consumers, Ignite Travel Group (ITG) has forged relationships and partnerships built on trust and an unwavering desire to continue disrupting traditional travel models to create exclusive, unique holiday experiences.
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announced 8/2/2019 via BNC Analysis

Submarino Viagens, will acquire Almundo

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synopsis: Submarino Viagens, a Brazilian online travel agency, will acquire Almundo from Iberostar, a Spain-based hotel chain. Almundo is a digital travel agency in Latin America. Almundo helps millions of people to search, book, and plan their trips. Their platform allows users to easily compare destinations and prices.
buyer parent: CVC Brasil
buyer: Submarino Viagens
Submarino Viagens is a Brazilian online travel agency. Submarino Viagens offers over 750 airlines, 200,000 hotels, 150 national and international destinations, and 4,000 attractions. Their state-of-the-art platform allows travelers to book flights and hotels all around the world. "
 target parent: Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
target: Almundo
Almundo is a digital travel agency in Latin America. Almundo helps millions of people to search, book, and plan their trips. Their platform allows users to easily compare destinations and prices. Almundo's team of experts help users to find the perfect trip that matches their preferences and budget.
price ($mm)
$77
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$60
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closed 7/1/2019 via BNC Analysis

lm group, acquired TripMyDream

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synopsis: The online travel provider LM group (formerly lastminute.com) has acquired Ukrainian TripMyDream. Based in Ukraine, TripMyDream is a destination meta search that finds and dynamically packages value flight and hotel deals for multiple destinations by analyzing price dynamics and availability using billions of data points.
buyer: lm group (SWX:LMN:$401.16)
lm group is among the worldwide leaders in the online travel industry and operates a portfolio of well-known brands such as lastminute.com, Volagratis, Rumbo, weg.de, Bravofly, Jetcost and Hotelscan. "
 target: TripMyDream
Based in Ukraine, TripMyDream is a destination meta search that finds and dynamically packages value flight and hotel deals for multiple destinations by analyzing price dynamics and availability using billions of data points.
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closed 6/20/2019 via Company Press Release

Etraveli Group, acquired Flight Network

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synopsis: Etraveli Group, one of the leading online travel agencies in Europe, has acquired Flight Network, the largest online travel agency in Canada. Flight Network specializes in providing global travellers with the lowest-price airfares, hotels, vacation packages, and car rentals. Flight Network offers the best prices for flights all over the world.
buyer parent: CVC Capital Partners
buyer: Etraveli Group
Etraveli Group is one of the leading online travel agencies in Europe, offering a wide range of airline tickets, hotel accommodations and other travel related services. The group operates in 72 countries on 6 continents through brands such as Supersaver, Gotogate, Mytrip.com and Pamediakopes.gr. "
 target: Flight Network
Flight Network is the largest online travel agency in Canada. Flight Network specializes in providing global travellers with the lowest-price airfares, hotels, vacation packages, and car rentals. Flight Network offers the best prices for flights all over the world.
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announced 1/9/2019 via BNC Analysis

H.I.S. Co.,Ltd., will acquire Redtag.ca

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synopsis: H.I.S. Co., Ltd., a travel agency that specializes in low-cost package tours, will be acquiring Redtag.ca, a web portal that specializes in offering fantastic travel deals worldwide. They give Canadians access to a wide-range of vacation packages, flights, cruises, hotels, car rentals and destination activities.
buyer: H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. (TSE:9603:$6,862.32)
Based in Japan, H.I.S. Co., Ltd. is a travel agency that specializes in low-cost package tours. Their core business is in the overseas travel industry and has expanded to hotels, airlines, and theme parks for their customers' delight and excitement. "
 target: Redtag.ca
Redtag.ca is a web portal that specializes in offering fantastic travel deals worldwide. They give Canadians access to a wide-range of vacation packages, flights, cruises, hotels, car rentals and destination activities.
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announced 12/19/2018 via Company Press Release

Triton, will acquire Sunweb Group

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synopsis: Funds advised by Triton have signed an agreement to acquire Sunweb Group, a leading European online tour operator. Founded 1991 in Netherlands, Sunweb serves ~1 million customers annually providing packaged holidays to more than 20 focal destinations across Europe and the Mediterranean.
buyer: Triton
The Triton funds invest in and support the positive development of medium-sized businesses headquartered in Europe, focusing on businesses in the Industrial, Business Services and Consumer/Health sectors. Triton seeks to contribute to the building of better businesses for the longer term. "
 target: Sunweb Group
Sunweb Group is one of the leading online travel groups in Europe with more than EUR 600m in turnover. It is the driving force behind numerous brands operating within seven international markets: The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany and France.
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announced 11/21/2018 via BNC Analysis

Secret Escapes, will acquire TravelBird

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synopsis: British online travel group Secret Escapes is taking over bankrupt Dutch holiday platform TravelBird. Founded in 2010, TravelBird is an online travel provider that offers 6 inspirational deals each day and fixed offers in thematic categories.
buyer: Secret Escapes
Secret Escapes, negotiates exclusive rates for luxury hand-picked hotels and holidays in the UK and abroad, at up to 60% off the price customers would pay by booking anywhere else. "
 target: TravelBird
Founded in 2010, TravelBird is an online travel provider that offers 6 inspirational deals each day and fixed offers in thematic categories. The company owes its success to a simple formula: surprise and inspire customers with the best travel deals and provide a no-hassle booking process.
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announced 8/29/2018 via BNC Analysis

Siparex Group, will acquire NG Travel

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synopsis: Olivier Kervella, President of NG Travel, and Siparex bought the shares of Karim Massoud through a management buyout transaction. NG Travel, is a French travel holding company founded by Olivier Kervella, Christian Mazeau and Karim Massoud. Through its brands, it provides travel services online.
buyer: Siparex Group
Siparex is one of the largest independent French private equity groups. As a reference partner for medium-sized companies and SMEs, its business is to invest in companies' own funds by providing growth momentum. "
 target: NG Travel
NG Travel, is a French travel holding company founded by Olivier Kervella, Christian Mazeau and Karim Massoud. Through its brands, it provides travel services online.
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closed 8/9/2018 via Company Press Release

dnata, acquired Tropo GmbH

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synopsis: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services provider, announced it has acquired Tropo, a Germany-based tour operator, from ProSiebenSat.1 Group. The acquisition marks dnata’s entry into the German market and extends its global network of travel businesses in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.
buyer parent: The Emirates Group
buyer: dnata
dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 85 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. "
 target parent: ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
target: Tropo GmbH
Tropo is the most dynamic online tour operator for low-cost and high-quality travel packages, last-minute vacations, and hotel reservations. Tropo offers up to 200 million vacation options to every popular beach as well as every vibrant city around the world.
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closed 8/11/2014 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired Viator, Inc.

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synopsis: TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, announced it has finalized the acquisition of Viator, a leading resource for researching and booking destination activities around the world. Viator features more than 20,000 bookable tours and attractions and more than 600,000 reviews, photos, and videos submitted by travelers.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Viator, Inc.
Viator is the leading global tours and activities provider for travelers, delivering online and mobile access to thousands of curated trip activities including tours, attractions, shore excursions and private guides, in more than 1,500 destinations worldwide. They are headquartered in San Francisco.
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closed 10/26/2010 via Market Wire

Viator, Inc., acquired OurExplorer

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synopsis: Viator, Inc., the parent company of Viator.com, the leading resource for researching and booking more than 5,500 trip activities and experiences at the best prices, announced the acquisition of Sydney-based OurExplorer.com, an online resource for identifying and booking qualified private tour guides around the world.
buyer: Viator, Inc.
Viator is the world's leading online resource for travel experiences, providing access to more than 5,500 tours, attractions and activities in 450-plus destinations in 75 countries. "
 target: OurExplorer
OurExplorer.com has built a global online network of professional tour guides who specialize in the most popular destinations like London, New York and Paris, as well as more off-the-beaten-path destinations including places like La Paz (Bolivia), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Thimphu (Bhutan).
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closed 7/16/2020 via BusinessWire

Hopjump, acquired Smarter Travel Media LLC

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synopsis: Hopjump, a digital marketing company and leading provider of personalized travel recommendations and targeted travel content to US consumers, has acquired SmarterTravel Media from Tripadvisor. SmarterTravel Media consists of eight travel-focused brands.
buyer: Hopjump
Hopjump is a digital marketing company and leading provider of personalized travel recommendations and targeted travel content to US consumers. The Company’s proprietary algorithms go beyond keyword search to provide a high-performance marketing channel to reach both consumer and business travelers."
 target parent: TripAdvisor LLC
target: Smarter Travel Media LLC
SmarterTravel Media is an industry leader in online travel and offers a portfolio of several distinct travel websites. Their owned and operated travel media portfolio includes Airfarewatchdog, BookingBuddy, Jetsetter, OneTime, Oyster, SmarterTravel, and WhatToPack.
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closed 6/3/2020 via BNC Analysis

lafourchette, acquired Delinski

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synopsis: LaFourchette, the leading online and mobile reservation platform for restaurants in Europe, has acquired Delinski, the largest restaurant discovery platform in the DACH region. Delinski's online platform and mobile app allows people to discover and book tables for the best restaurants in town.
buyer parent: TripAdvisor LLC
buyer: lafourchette
LaFourchette is the leading online and mobile reservation platform for restaurants in Europe. LaFourchette offers more than 30,000 restaurants available at any time, at the best price, in France, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, and more. "
 target: Delinski
Delinski is the largest restaurant discovery platform in the DACH region. Delinski's online platform and mobile app allows people to discover and book tables for the best restaurants in town. Their platform features over 600 restaurants and exclusive offers to help their users save money.
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closed 12/6/2019 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired SinglePlatform

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synopsis: TripAdvisor, Inc., the world's largest travel platform, has acquired SinglePlatform, a leading menu management company. SinglePlatform works with restaurants to publish and manage their menus and other key information such as their business name, opening hours, and contact information on main search and discovery sites like Google and Facebook.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel platform, helps nearly 460 million travelers each month. Travelers across the globe use the TripAdvisor site and app to browse more than 830 million reviews and opinions of 8.6 million accommodations, restaurants, experiences, airlines and cruises. "
 target parent: Endurance International Group
target: SinglePlatform
SinglePlatform enables and empowers small businesses to update their information across its network of publishers, including top search engines, review sites, and mobile apps. With SinglePlatform, businesses can enhance their online presence and stand out by adding content to their web listings.
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closed 4/20/2018 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired Bokun

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synopsis: TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, announced it has acquired Bokun. Based in Iceland, Bokun is a business management software created specifically for tours, attractions and experiences suppliers: it acts as a booking engine, an inventory channel manager, a price management tool, and more.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Bokun
Based in Iceland, Bokun is a business management software created specifically for tours, attractions and experiences suppliers: it acts as a booking engine, an inventory channel manager, a price management tool, and more.
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closed 8/24/2016 via GlobeNewswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired Citymaps

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synopsis: TripAdvisor®, a travel planning and booking site, announced that it has acquired New York-based Citymaps, a social mapping platform that enables tourists to discover hot spots, all around the world. The website and app make it easy for consumers to find points of interest, navigate urban destinations and share favorite locations with friends.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Citymaps
Citymaps ​is the world's first social mapping platform for travel​, featuring a purpose built and industry-leading travel map that can be used both online and offline for iOS, Android, and web. They designed their technology stack to balance speed and scalability with flexibility.
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closed 4/27/2016 via BNC Analysis

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired HouseTrip

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synopsis: TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip, has acquired London-based vacation rental service HouseTrip. An ideal alternative to hotels, a HouseTrip stay means authenticity, privacy, value for money and flexibility.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: HouseTrip
HouseTrip is one of the largest holiday rental websites in the world. An ideal alternative to hotels, a HouseTrip stay means authenticity, privacy, value for money and flexibility.
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closed 5/21/2015 via BNC Analysis

lafourchette, acquired Dimmi Pty Limited

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synopsis: Dimmi has been acquired by TripAdvisor and will join their restaurant division which operates under the brand name ‘TheFork’ (La Fourchette) in Europe. DIMMI is an online restaurant booking service that allows Australians to book at one of the 2500 listed restaurants based on location, availability, price, type of cuisine and diner reviews.
buyer parent: TripAdvisor LLC
buyer: lafourchette
lafourchette is the leading online and mobile reservation platform for restaurants in France, Spain and Switzerland. The company also offers management software solutions helping restaurants to maximize online business by providing an effective and flexible booking, discount and data tool. "
 target: Dimmi Pty Limited
Dimmi is Australia's restaurant booking network, designed to bring diners and restaurants together. Recommendations and reservations are now a no-stress affair, because they have partnered with more than 2,500 restaurants nationwide and the country's leading online restaurant guides.
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closed 4/9/2015 via BNC Analysis

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired Besttables S.A.

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synopsis: TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, has announced that it has bought Portuguese booking site BestTables which allows diners to choose and book a restaurant based on preferred location, availability, price, type of cuisine and special offers.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Besttables S.A.
Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Besttables develops mobile applications for online reservation of tables in restaurants. BestTables allows diners to choose and book a restaurant based on preferred location, availability, price, type of cuisine and special offers.
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closed 2/2/2015 via GlobeNewswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired ZeTrip, Inc.

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synopsis: TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, announced it recently acquired ZeTrip, Inc., including its product Rove, the personal journal app that helps users log activities including places they have visited and photos they have taken.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: ZeTrip, Inc.
ZeTrip extracts, aggregates and mines semi-structured social data to help users plan their trips. Their product, Rove, is a personal journal app that helps users log activities including places they have visited and photos they have taken.
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TripAdvisor LLC, will acquire Iens

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synopsis: Tripadvisor has agreed to acquire top Dutch online restaurant review and booking sites Iens, giving the travel website a leading position in the Netherlands. Iens.nl, which has reviews of 20,000 restaurants and roughly 20 million annual visitors, allows users to book tables through SeatMe, which will also be acquired by Tripadvisor.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Iens
On a monthly basis, IENS makes sure that 2 million visitors find a suitable restaurant in the Netherlands. On a yearly basis, IENS users write approximately 200.000 reviews on restaurants, and thus make a vital contribution to IENS service.
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closed 8/11/2014 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired Viator, Inc.

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synopsis: TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, announced it has finalized the acquisition of Viator, a leading resource for researching and booking destination activities around the world. Viator features more than 20,000 bookable tours and attractions and more than 600,000 reviews, photos, and videos submitted by travelers.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Viator, Inc.
Viator is the leading global tours and activities provider for travelers, delivering online and mobile access to thousands of curated trip activities including tours, attractions, shore excursions and private guides, in more than 1,500 destinations worldwide. They are headquartered in San Francisco.
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closed 5/22/2014 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired lafourchette

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synopsis: TripAdvisor, Inc., the world's largest travel site, acquired lafourchette, an online restaurant booking platform with a network of more than 12,000 restaurant partners across Europe.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: lafourchette
lafourchette is the leading online and mobile reservation platform for restaurants in France, Spain and Switzerland. The company also offers management software solutions helping restaurants to maximize online business by providing an effective and flexible booking, discount and data tool.
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closed 5/5/2014 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired Tripbod

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synopsis: TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, announced it has acquired Tripbod, a travel community that helps connect travelers to local experts and, in doing so, is able to deliver to travelers relevant recommendations direct from a local expert. Tripbod employees will operate out of the TripAdvisor London office.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Tripbod
Tripbod is a travel community that helps connect travelers to local experts and, in doing so, is able to deliver to travelers relevant recommendations direct from a local expert. Travel recommendations are accessed via smart phone or tablet apps.
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closed 5/1/2014 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired VacationHomeRentals.com

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synopsis: TripAdvisor, Inc., the world's largest travel site, announced it has acquired Vacation Home Rentals, a Massachusetts-based vacation rentals website. Vacation Home Rentals features more than 14,000 properties around the world.
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: VacationHomeRentals.com
VacationHomeRentals.com is the largest independent vacation rental site in North America representing more than 14,000 properties in all 50 states and in 89 countries. More than nine million travelers rely on VacationHomeRentals.com.
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closed 10/15/2013 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired Oyster.com

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synopsis: TripAdvisor, Inc. announced that it has acquired Oyster.com, the Internet's top destination to research and book hotels. The website publishes objective, in-depth hotel reviews written by trained journalists who document their visits through thousands of photographs, and provide expert editorial opinions.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Oyster.com
Oyster.com is the Internet's top destination to research and book hotels. The website publishes objective, in-depth hotel reviews written by trained journalists who document their visits through thousands of photographs, and provide expert editorial opinions.
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closed 6/19/2013 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired GateGuru, Inc.

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synopsis: TripAdvisor, Inc. announced it has acquired GateGuru, the leading mobile resource for flight and airport information around the world. With GateGuru, flyers can view detailed maps and insights on stores, restaurants, amenities and gate locations, combined with weather forecasts, estimated security wait times and real-time flight status info.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: GateGuru, Inc.
GateGuru is a new tool to transform the chaotic and unfamiliar airport environment into a more satisfying experience before and after flights, and during layovers. GateGuru serves as the leading light to locate the best food, shopping and service options within any airport at the touch of a button.
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closed 5/7/2013 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired Niumba.com

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synopsis: TripAdvisor, Inc., announced it has acquired Niumba.com, a leading vacation rentals website. Niumba features more than 230,000 properties globally and brings to TripAdvisor the world's largest collection of Spanish vacation rentals with more than 120,000 properties in Spain.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Niumba.com
Niumba.com offers its users access to the largest selection of Tourist Properties in Spain. The Niumba.com team is made up of Internet Professionals with wide knowledge of the Tourist Properties sector.
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closed 5/2/2013 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired CruiseWise, Inc.

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synopsis: TripAdvisor®, Inc., announced it has acquired key technology and talent from CruiseWise, Inc. the former online cruise booking agency. The team and non-transactional functionality will be integrated into the leading online cruise guide, Cruise Critic®, a TripAdvisor brand.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: TripAdvisor LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: CruiseWise, Inc.
CruiseWise brings wisdom and simplicity to cruise booking. CruiseWise helps its customers discover destinations, explore ships, and book online with confidence. CruiseWise is committed to always providing the most comprehensive cruise information along with the best deals out there.
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closed 3/22/2013 via BNC Analysis

TripAdvisor, LLC, acquired Tiny Post

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synopsis: TripAdvisor Inc. said that it has acquired Tiny Post, an app that that allows users to write over photos and turn them into stories. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Tiny Post’s operations will be based at TripAdvisor’s Palo Alto, Calif. office.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: TripAdvisor, LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Tiny Post
Tiny Post is a mobile app that lets you write over photos and turn them into stories. Take your picture, slap on a sexy filter and an elegant font, and type away. Afterwards, you can share your masterpiece with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.
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closed 10/2/2012 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor, LLC, acquired Wanderfly

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synopsis: TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, announced it has acquired Wanderfly, a travel inspiration site. Wanderfly is the best place to discover and share personalized travel recommendations. Their premise is simple: everyone travels differently, so people need different recommendations.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: TripAdvisor, LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. "
 target: Wanderfly
Wanderfly is the best place to discover and share personalized travel recommendations. Their premise is simple: everyone travels differently, so people need different recommendations. Wanderfly makes travel planning more personal, simple, fun, human and inspiring.
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Hajime Suzuki, purchased Travelzoo Japan K.K. from Travelzoo Inc

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synopsis: Travelzoo, Inc., an Internet media company that provides its members with insider deals and one-of-a-kind experiences, has sold its Japanese branch, Travelzoo Japan K.K., to Mr. Hajime Suzuki. The parties entered into a License Agreement, whereby Travelzoo Japan obtained a license to use intellectual property from Travelzoo exclusively in Japan.
buyer: Hajime Suzuki
Hajime Suzuki is the general manager of Travelzoo Japan K.K. "
 seller: Travelzoo Inc (:$102.58)
Travelzoo Japan K.K. is the Japanese branch of Travelzoo, Inc. Heaquartered in New York, Travelzoo is an Internet media company that provides its 30 million members insider deals and one-of-a-kind experiences personally reviewed by deal experts around the globe.
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closed 10/31/2019 via BNC Analysis

Omio Europe, acquired Rome2rio Pty Ltd

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synopsis: Omio, Europe’s leading booking platform for multi-modal travel, has acquired Rome2rio, a door-to-door travel information and booking engine in Australia. Rome2rio helps people get to and from any location in the world. Their platform instantly displays all travel and booking options for the chosen destination.
buyer: Omio Europe
Omio is Europe’s leading booking platform for multi-modal travel. Omio allows people to find the fastest, cheapest and best travel options by train, bus and flight to thousands of cities, towns and villages across Europe. "
 target: Rome2rio Pty Ltd
Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine in Australia. Rome2rio helps people get to and from any location in the world. Their platform instantly displays all travel and booking options for the chosen destination, along with information about accommodation and things to do.
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closed 8/16/2018 via BNC Analysis

BigDish Plc, acquired Looloo inc.

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synopsis: BigDish Plc has acquired Looloo, a web and app-based restaurant and travel discovery business focused on the Philippine market. Looloo is an iPhone and Android app that lets users discover the best restaurants, hotels, and travel destinations all over the Philippines.
buyer: BigDish Plc
BigDish is a brand-new way of offering dining deals and discounts. Through its online reservation platform, users can enjoy discounts of up to 50% at incredible restaurants in Manila, Hong Kong and Jakarta. With BigDish, there is no more need to wait for the right deal, or to print coupons. "
 target: Looloo inc.
Looloo is a web and app-based restaurant and travel discovery business focused on the Philippine market. Looloo is an iPhone and Android app that lets users discover the best restaurants, hotels, and travel destinations all over the Philippines.
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closed 1/31/2018 via BNC Analysis

Ticket.se, acquired Charter.no

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synopsis: Ticket.se, the Nordic region's largest holiday travel agency, has, as part of a long-term set-up, bought price comparison page Charter.no from Flightmade AB. Based in Oslo, Norway, Charter.no owns and operates an online price comparison platform. Charter.no makes it easy for users to find the right holiday trip at the best price.
buyer parent: Braganza
buyer: Ticket.se
Ticket.se is the largest travel agency in the Nordic region, offering holiday trips from all leading charter and tour operators, cruise lines, airlines and hotels. The business is run through a omni-channel strategy, where sales happen via their 71 stores, telephone and online. "
 target: Charter.no
Based in Oslo, Norway, Charter.no owns and operates a leading online price comparison platform for travelling. Charter.no makes it easy for users to find the right holiday trip at the best price. Users can compare travel and prices from leading charter operators.
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closed 9/27/2017 via Company Press Release

trivago, acquired tripl GmbH

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synopsis: trivago announces the acquisition of the assets of tripl, a machine learning travel start-up from Hamburg. tripl has developed an algorithm to give tailored travel recommendations by identifying trends in users’ social media activities and comparing it with in-app data of like-minded users.
buyer parent: Expedia, Inc.
buyer: trivago (TRVG:$452.17)
Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, trivago is a global hotel search platform, focused on reshaping the way travelers search for and compare hotels. trivago’s platform can be accessed globally via 55 localized websites and apps in 33 languages. "
 target: tripl GmbH
Based in Germany, tripl GmbH is a machine learning travel start-up from Hamburg. tripl has developed an algorithm to give tailored travel recommendations by identifying trends in users’ social media activities and comparing it with in-app data of like-minded users.
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announced 11/23/2016 via PR Newswire

Ctrip, will acquire Skyscanner

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synopsis: Ctrip.com International, Ltd., a leading travel service provider of accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours and corporate travel management in China, announced that it signed a definitive agreement with the majority shareholders of Skyscanner Holdings Limited, a leading global travel search site headquartered in the UK.
buyer: Ctrip (NasdaqGS:CTRP:$4,997.62)
Ctrip.com International Ltd. was founded in 1999 in Shanghai, China. The company is a leading provider of travel services including accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours and corporate travel management. "
 target: Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search company providing unbiased and free search of flights, hotels and car hire around the world. Founded in 2003 Skyscanner helps over 30 million people each month to find their travel options.Skyscanner is available in 30 languages.
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closed 8/14/2015 via BNC Analysis

ixigo, acquired The Indian Backpacker

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synopsis: ixigo, mobile travel search marketplace has completed the acquisition of all intellectual property of Desi Backpacking Travelers, the company that runs IndianBackpacker.com, for an undisclosed amount. As a part of the deal, Akshay Chhugani, founder and CEO, The Indian Backpacker will also be joining ixigo as ‘head of traveller communities’.
buyer parent: SAIF Partners
buyer: ixigo
Founded by Rajnish Kumar and Bajpai in 2007, ixigo aggregates, searches, and compares the best deals for flights, hotels, buses, trains and packages, reviews and the best travel facts from across 100+ travel websites to provide the most trustworthy travel information at one place. "
 target: The Indian Backpacker
IndianBackpacker.com is a budget traveler-focused online community where backpackers across the country can share their first-hand experiences. The portal also provides the option of planning trips (travel bookings and hotel reservations) and assists in travel insurance.
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closed 6/10/2015 via BNC Analysis

Webedia SAS, acquired Easyvoyage SAS

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synopsis: Webedia, a website publisher that hosts websites such as PurePeople, PureTrend, Purefans and Shopoon, has acquired Easyvoyage, a company that operates as a travel deal comparing site that provides travel and holiday information.
buyer parent: Fimalac SA
buyer: Webedia SAS
Webedia SAS is a website publisher that hosts websites such as PurePeople, PureTrend, Purefans, Shopoon, Dailyconso, and Onlydesign. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Paris, France. "
 target: Easyvoyage SAS
Easyvoyage SAS operates as a travel deal comparing site that provides travel and holiday information. The company offers information in various areas, including flights, hotels, flight and hotel, cars, packages, weekends, holiday rentals, ski, private rentals, cruises.
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closed 1/15/2014 via PE Hub

eTRAVELi, acquired Svenska Resenätverket AB

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synopsis: European Travel Interactive (eTRAVELi), the leading online travel agency group in the Nordic region, is expanding its operations through the purchase of Svenska Resenätverket AB, which includes the price comparison website Flygresor.se.
buyer parent: Segulah Advisor AB
buyer: eTRAVELi
European Travel Interactive AB (eTRAVELi) is the online travel agent with the highest market share in the Nordic countries, offering air tickets, hotel reservations and other travel related services through multiple brands. "
 target: Svenska Resenätverket AB
Svenska Resenätverket is the leader in travel price comparison in Sweden. They own websites such as flygresor.se, charter.se, flygbilligt.se, valutor.se, alltomgotland.se, flightradar24.com, hybril.se, and reseforum.se.
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closed 4/24/2012 via PR Newswire

Travesse Lifestyle Ltd., acquired Perfect Escapes Inc.

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synopsis: Travesse Lifestyle Ltd. has acquired Perfect Escapes Inc., owner of five luxury travel websites. In addition to the Perfect Escapes flagship, Travesse's portfolio now includes the private-sale luxury travel site Spire, boutique hotel and villa specialist Chic Retreats, UK-focused Travel Intelligence, and luxury lifestyle curator Suzanne's Files.
buyer: Travesse Lifestyle Ltd.
Lifestyle Ltd. owns the exclusive, members-only luxury travel site Travesse.com in the UK, as well as TheTravelEditor.com, a leading source for travel-specific editorial content. "
 target: Perfect Escapes Inc.
Perfect Escapes specializes in great deals on luxury travel. Its editors bring a hand-selected roster of the world’s finest hotels paired with special values, upgrades, and amenities.
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announced 10/30/2009 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor, LLC, will acquire Kuxun.cn

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synopsis: TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel community and an operating company of Expedia, Inc. announced it has signed a agreement to acquire Kuxun.cn. Currently the second largest online travel-related web site in China, Kuxun helps consumers find the best prices on flights, hotels, and train travel throughout China.
buyer parent: Expedia, Inc.
buyer: TripAdvisor, LLC (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts nearly 36 million monthly visitors across 15 popular brands. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry, worldwide. "
 target: Kuxun.cn
Kuxun.cn is currently the second largest online travel-related web site in China. Kuxun helps consumers find the best prices on flights, hotels, and train travel throughout China.
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closed 7/1/2008 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor, Inc., acquired OneTime.com, Inc.

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synopsis: TripAdvisor LLC, the world's largest travel community and an operating company of Expedia, Inc. announced it has acquired OneTime.com, Inc., a leader in travel booking comparison.
buyer parent: Expedia, Inc.
buyer: TripAdvisor, Inc. (TRIP:$1,462.00)
TripAdvisor® Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts nearly 36 million monthly visitors across 15 popular brands. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry, worldwide. "
 target: OneTime.com, Inc.
OneTime, is a leading travel comparison website, where users compare prices from more than 60 popular travel websites, direct suppliers, and metasearch engines each month. Online since April of 2004, OneTime helps consumers save time and money when booking travel.
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closed 6/2/2021 via Company Press Release

HomeToGo GmbH, acquired Mapify UG

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synopsis: Germany-based HomeToGo has acquired Mapify. Headquartered in Baunatal, Germany, Mapify's platform enables travelers around the globe to share their experiences with a community of adventurers. Mapify’s founding team will stay engaged with HomeToGo as Product and Community advisors and help move forward HomeToGo's mobile product strategy.
buyer: HomeToGo GmbH (DB:HTG:$0.00)
Germany-based HomeToGo has the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including Airbnb, Vrbo, and TripAdvisor. HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates, and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide. "
 target: Mapify UG
Mapify is a German startup that enables travelers around the globe to share their experiences with a community of adventurers. Mapify lets travelers book trips that have been shared on the platform, providing them with a full suite of transportation, housing, and experiences.
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announced 4/15/2021 via Company Press Release

Flipkart, will acquire Cleartrip Travel Services Private Limited

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synopsis: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace announced the proposed acquisition of Cleartrip, a leading online travel technology company. Flipkart will acquire 100% of Cleartrip’s shareholding, as the company further enhances its investments to strengthen its digital commerce offerings for customers.
buyer parent: Walmart
buyer: Flipkart
The Flipkart Group is one of India’s largest e-commerce marketplace and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Jabong, and PhonePe. Flipkart has enabled millions to be a part of India's e-commerce revolution, offering over 150 million products across 80+ categories. "
 target: Cleartrip Travel Services Private Limited
Cleartrip is the leading online travel and leisure aggregator. Founded in 2006, Cleartrip offers its customers a comprehensive and personalized travel experience through its innovative and award-winning mobile and desktop solutions.
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closed 7/1/2019 via Company Press Release

lm group, acquired Qixxit

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synopsis: lm group, a European leader in the online travel and leisure industry, announced the acquisition of the intermodal travel platform Qixxit from Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures. Founded in 2017 in Berlin, Qixxit has been developing an integrated travel platform and app that combines long-distance bus, train and flight options.
buyer: lm group (SWX:LMN:$401.16)
lm group is among the worldwide leaders in the online travel industry and operates a portfolio of well-known brands such as lastminute.com, Volagratis, Rumbo, weg.de, Bravofly, Jetcost and Hotelscan. "
 target parent: Deutsche Bahn AG
target: Qixxit
Founded in 2017 in Berlin, Qixxit has been developing an integrated travel platform and app that combines long-distance bus, train and flight options to create the best connected journey, providing customers with an individually designed travel experience.
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announced 2/16/2018 via BNC Analysis

Thor Industries Inc., Tourism Holdings Ltd., will acquire Roadtrippers

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synopsis: Digital road trip planning developer Roadtrippers has a deal to be acquired along with Roadtrippers Australasia by a newly formed joint venture involving Elkhart, Ind-based publicly traded recreational vehicle maker Thor Industries Inc. and New Zealand-based Tourism Holdings Ltd.
buyer: Thor Industries Inc. (:$11,048.69)
buyer: Tourism Holdings Ltd. (NZSE:THL:$250.64)
TH2 is a newly formed joint venture involving Elkhart, Ind.-based publicly traded recreational vehicle maker Thor Industries Inc. and New Zealand-based Tourism Holdings Ltd., billed as the world’s largest RV rental and sales operator. "
 target: Roadtrippers
Roadtrippers is the nation's fastest-growing web and mobile travel planning platform, with over 5.5 million trips booked to-date. Roadtrippers has developed an app that helps users not only plan road trips but discover cool things to see and do along the way.
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closed 12/5/2016 via AP - Associated Press

Torpedo7 Ltd, acquired Travelbug and BookIt

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synopsis: Trade Me Group has sold its accommodation website Travelbug and online booking engine BookIt, to interests associated with the Torpedo7 sporting goods site. The sale is to Travel Booking Services 2016 LP, a limited partnership with investors that include the founders of the successful Torpedo7.
buyer parent: The Warehouse Group Limited
buyer: Torpedo7 Ltd
Torpedo7 Ltd. is a New Zealand based online retailer for outdoor gear, such as bicycle parts, apparel, skiing and fishing hardware, and adventure protection products, etc. Travel Booking Services 2016 LP is a limited partnership with investors that include the founders of the successful Torpedo7. "
 target parent: Trade Me Ltd
target: Travelbug and BookIt
BookIt is New Zealand's established, proven, reliable and truly independent online booking market place. BookIt is the booking engine behind many leading travel websites. Travelbug has New Zealand's best range of online bookable accommodation available.
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closed 7/22/2015 via BNC Analysis

ClickTripz, acquired TheSuitest

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synopsis: TheSuitest, a hotel search engine that crunches data to give additional information on room options, was acquired by ClickTripz, a travel technology company that builds innovative software solutions to serve the needs of suppliers, publishers, advertisers and travelers.
buyer: ClickTripz
ClickTripz is a travel technology company that builds innovative software solutions to serve the needs of suppliers, publishers, advertisers and travelers. "
 target: TheSuitest
TheSuitest is a hotel search engine that empowers travelers to make optimal hotel room choices using big-data analysis wrapped in a sleek and intuitive user interface.
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closed 6/26/2014 via BNC Analysis

Skyscanner, acquired Youbibi

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synopsis: Skyscanner, a passenger flight, hotel and car hire search engine, has acquired Chinese metasearch company Youbibi. The company provides a travel search and trip planning website. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Shenzen, China.
buyer: Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search site, providing instant online comparisons for millions of flights on over a thousand airlines, as well as car hire, hotels, holidays and insurance. Its flexible search options mean users can browse prices, allowing them to get the best deals. "
 target: Youbibi
Youbibi operates travel search and trip planning website. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Shenzen, China.
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closed 4/17/2013 via PR Newswire

The USA Today Travel Media Group, acquired Tripology, Inc.

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synopsis: USA TODAY Travel Media Group announced its acquisition of Tripology, an interactive travel referral service focused on connecting travelers with experienced travel specialists. USA TODAY plans to offer Tripology.com referral services across Gannett media outlets, which include a network of more than 100 local and national websites.
buyer parent: Gannett Co., Inc.
buyer: The USA Today Travel Media Group
The USA TODAY Travel Media Group was officially formed in November 2011, to develop products and solutions for connected, on-the-go travelers. It encompasses all travel initiatives across USA TODAY, including digital, magazines, print, mobile and tablet. "
 target parent: Rand McNally & Company
target: Tripology, Inc.
Tripology is an interactive travel referral service focused on connecting travelers with qualified and customer-rated travel specialists. Available free to consumers, Tripology utilizes proprietary technology to match traveler requests with travel professionals.
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Ticker: PCLN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Booking Holdings Inc.
Booking Holdings Inc.
Booking Holdings Inc. is an American travel technology company that owns and operates several travel fare aggregators and travel fare metasearch engines including namesake and flagship Booking.com, Priceline.com, Agoda.com, Kayak.com, Cheapflights, Rentalcars.com, Momondo, and OpenTable.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$9,215.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,029.00
EBIT ($mm)
$1,592.00
Net Income ($mm)
$382.00
Employees
19600
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Ticker: GS:SABR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is the leading technology provider to the global travel industry. Sabre's software, data, mobile and distribution solutions are used by airlines and hotel properties to manage critical operations, including passenger and guest reservations, flight, network and crew management.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$1,946.30
EBITDA ($mm)
($141.66)
EBIT ($mm)
($380.73)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: BME:EDR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
eDreams ODIGEO
eDreams ODIGEO is one of the main retailers of online flights in the world (in terms of revenue) and one of the largest European e-commerce companies.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$632.82
EBITDA ($mm)
$119.85
EBIT ($mm)
$108.40
Net Income ($mm)
$41.85
Employees
1329
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Ticker: SWX:LMN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
lm group
lm group
lm group is among the worldwide leaders in the online travel industry and operates a portfolio of well-known brands such as lastminute.com, Volagratis, Rumbo, weg.de, Bravofly, Jetcost and Hotelscan.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$401.16
EBITDA ($mm)
$43.33
EBIT ($mm)
$41.65
Net Income ($mm)
$28.68
Employees
1365
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Ticker: ASX:FLT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Flight Centre Travel Group Limited
Flight Centre Travel Group Limited
Flight Centre Travel Group is an Australian-based international travel company and the largest retail travel outlet in Australia. Its global operations include stores in New Zealand, the USA, UK and Canada, as well as outlets in India, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE, and South Africa.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$400.54
EBITDA ($mm)
($410.05)
EBIT ($mm)
($437.24)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
8947
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Ticker: DESP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Despegar
Despegar
Despegar is the leading online travel company in Latin America. For over two decades, it has revolutionized the tourism industry through technology.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$322.84
EBITDA ($mm)
($60.89)
EBIT ($mm)
($100.41)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: MMYT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MakeMyTrip.com
MakeMyTrip is India’s leading Travel company. MakeMyTrip was the first travel portal in India and is regarded as a pioneer of online travel. Its comprehensive offerings supported by the convenience of online transactions and value-based prices revolutionized the way Indians purchase travel services.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$294.56
EBITDA ($mm)
$5.54
EBIT ($mm)
($24.77)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: DB:HOC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HolidayCheck AG
HolidayCheck AG
HolidayCheck is a leading travel website where users can easily find and book their perfect holiday and share their holiday experience. They are based in Switzerland.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$162.04
EBITDA ($mm)
$7.33
EBIT ($mm)
$4.56
Net Income ($mm)
$2.44
Employees
442
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Ticker: LONG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
eLong, Inc.
eLong, Inc.
eLong, Inc. is a leading online travel company in China. The company has a national presence across China, and uses web-based distribution technologies and a 24-hour call center to provide consumers with accurate travel information and high quality online and offline hotel and air booking services.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$152.55
EBITDA ($mm)
($139.02)
EBIT ($mm)
($144.24)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
4564
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Ticker: TSE:6191
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Evolable Asia Corp.
Evolable Asia Corp.
Evolable Asia is a Tokyo-based company, founded in 2007, runs three popular online travel portals of its own. An additional 600 domestic travel sites use its in-house technology to power their own flight, hotel, and tour package searches.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$47.36
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$6.97
Net Income ($mm)
$4.15
Employees
616
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Ticker: BSE:543272
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ease My Trip
Ease My Trip
EaseMyTrip was founded in 2008 by Nishant Pitti and Rikant Pitti and provides deals on flights, hotel stays and vacation packages. EaseMyTrip commenced its operations in 2008 by focusing on the B2B2C (business to business to customer) distribution channel.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$20.53
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.95
EBIT ($mm)
$10.86
Net Income ($mm)
$12.52
Employees
374
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Ticker: XTRA:TUI1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TUI Group
TUI Group
Based in Germany, TUI Group is a leading international tourism and hospitality organization that offers a range of tours, flights, cruises, and more. Their broad portfolio consists of strong tour operators and many incoming agencies in major holiday destinations around the globe.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$22,479.49
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,256.17
EBIT ($mm)
$808.11
Net Income ($mm)
$976.74
Employees
66632
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Ticker: TSE:9603
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
H.I.S. Co.,Ltd.
H.I.S. Co.,Ltd.
Based in Japan, H.I.S. Co., Ltd. is a travel agency that specializes in low-cost package tours. Their core business is in the overseas travel industry and has expanded to hotels, airlines, and theme parks for their customers' delight and excitement.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$6,862.32
EBITDA ($mm)
$270.78
EBIT ($mm)
$182.03
Net Income ($mm)
$109.83
Employees
13875
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Ticker: BOVESPA:CVCB3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CVC Brasil
CVC is the largest travel operator in Latin America and is among the 20 largest in the world. CVC offers domestic and international tourism packages, cruises, hotel and resort stay, airline tickets and tours. Their travel packages combine airfare, accommodations and other travel services.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$457.24
EBITDA ($mm)
$169.10
EBIT ($mm)
$152.12
Net Income ($mm)
$72.36
Employees
2127
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Ticker: ASX:HLO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Helloworld Travel Limited
Helloworld Travel Limited
Helloworld Travel is a leading Australian based travel company with Australia’s largest network of 2,000 independent franchised travel agents. Their widespread and knowledgeable network of travel specialists are passionate about travel and know how to tailor the perfect holiday for each client.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$246.74
EBITDA ($mm)
$35.99
EBIT ($mm)
$29.77
Net Income ($mm)
$20.55
Employees
1786
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Ticker: LTRP.A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc.
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc.
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc.'s businesses consist of its subsidiaries TripAdvisor and BuySeasons. TripAdvisor is the world's largest online travel community. BuySeasons is a leading online retailer of costumes and party supplies.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$1,549.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$238.00
EBIT ($mm)
$15.00
Net Income ($mm)
$30.00
Employees
3485
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Ticker: TRIP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TripAdvisor LLC
TripAdvisor LLC
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$1,462.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$194.00
EBIT ($mm)
$140.00
Net Income ($mm)
$84.00
Employees
3912
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Ticker: LSE:MONY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Moneysupermarket.com Ltd
Moneysupermarket.com Ltd
Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC provides online price comparison services in the UK. Through their Websites MoneySuperMarket.com, MoneySavingExpert.com, and TravelsuperMarket.com, they provide online services to compare various products in the financial, insurance, travel, and home services markets.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$463.76
EBITDA ($mm)
$161.90
EBIT ($mm)
$149.94
Net Income ($mm)
$109.86
Employees
631
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Travelzoo Inc
Travelzoo Inc
Travelzoo is an Internet media company that provides its 30 million members insider deals and one-of-a-kind experiences personally reviewed by deal experts around the globe. The company specializes in travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$102.58
EBITDA ($mm)
$1.86
EBIT ($mm)
$0.47
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
418
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Ticker: DB:TFA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HolidayCheck Group AG
HolidayCheck Group AG
HolidayCheck Group AG, based in Munich, is a leading European digital company for holidaymakers. Employing around 490 personnel, the company brings together under one roof HolidayCheck AG, HC Touristik GmbH, Driveboo AG, and WebAssets B.V.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$90.36
EBITDA ($mm)
($42.88)
EBIT ($mm)
($83.43)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
490
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