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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 6/24/2020 via Company Press Release

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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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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Skyscanner, acquired Twizoo Ltd.

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synopsis: Skyscanner, a leading global travel search site, has acquired Twizoo, the world’s largest, non-stop source of user-generated content from social media. Twizoo's Social Content Platform uses artificial intelligence to gather and display the user generated content that will resonate most with their client's audience, inspiring them to convert.
buyer parent: Ctrip
buyer: Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search site, a place where people are inspired to plan and book direct from millions of travel options at the best prices. They are unbiased and free, with 60 million people every month that trust their comprehensive range of flight, hotel and car hire options. "
 target: Twizoo Ltd.
Twizoo is the world’s largest, non-stop source of user-generated content from social media. Twizoo's Social Content Platform uses artificial intelligence to gather and display the user generated content that will resonate most with their client's audience, inspiring them to convert.
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closed 11/1/2017 via BusinessWire

Skyscanner, acquired Trip.com

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synopsis: Chinese online travel agent Ctrip announced that its subsidiary Skyscanner has acquired Trip.com, the Silicon Valley-based travel planning and local discovery app and site. Trip.com is an award winning travel product that makes it easy to book flights, hotels, restaurant reservations and tour tickets.
buyer parent: Ctrip
buyer: Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search site, a place where people are inspired to plan and book direct from millions of travel options at the best prices. They are unbiased and free, with 60 million people every month that trust their comprehensive range of flight, hotel and car hire options. "
 target: Trip.com
Trip.com's mission is to help people stop planning and start living. Their unique combination of predictive AI technology and personalization make finding and having great experiences easier than ever. Trip.com makes it easy to book flights, hotels, restaurant reservations and tour tickets.
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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 10/22/2014 via BusinessWire

Skyscanner, acquired Distinction

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synopsis: Skyscanner acquired Distinction – a Budapest-based mobile app development company. The acquisition of the 30-strong team of talented mobile designers and developers sees Skyscanner fast-track the growth of its in-house mobile team. The Distinction team brings experience of developing award-winning apps for the iOS, Android and Windows platforms.
buyer: 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. "
 target: Distinction
Distinction is a a Budapest-based mobile app development company. They make mobile apps for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. Their clients include: Audi, Microsoft, Red Bull, and Nokia.
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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 9/6/2013 via BusinessWire

Skyscanner, acquired Fogg

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synopsis: Leading global travel search site Skyscanner has acquired Fogg, a Barcelona-based company focused on making internet hotel search simpler and faster. The acquisition is a significant step in Skyscanner’s strategy of expanding its travel offering into other important areas of its users’ travel plans.
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: Fogg
Fogg is a Barcelona travel search engine. The company focuses on making internet hotel search simpler and faster.
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closed 1/17/2011 via BusinessWire

Skyscanner, acquired Zoombu

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synopsis: Europe’s top flight search site Skyscanner has acquired Zoombu, one of the UK’s most exciting online travel start-ups.
buyer: Skyscanner
Skyscanner is Europe’s leading travel search site providing instant online comparisons on flight prices for over 670,000 routes on over 600 airlines, as well car hire and holidays. Skyscanner was founded in 2001 by three IT professionals, Gareth Williams, Barry Smith and Bonamy Grimes. "
 target: Zoombu
Zoombu is a travel search engine that finds the best door-to-door route from home to destination.
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closed 5/22/2020 via BNC Analysis

Trip.com Group, acquired Travix

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synopsis: China-based Trip.com Group, a leading travel service provider consisting of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar, has acquired the Dutch online travel agency group Travix from corporate travel giant BCD Travel. The acquisition gives Trip.com Group an Amsterdam-based set of brands, including Vayama, Vliegwinkel, and CheapTickets.nl.
buyer: Trip.com Group (NasdaqGS:CTRP:$4,997.62)
China-based Trip.com Group is a leading travel service provider consisting of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group enables local partners and travelers around the world to make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services. "
 target parent: BCD Holdings N.V.
target: Travix
Netherlands-based Travix is a global online travel company operating in 39 countries. With its five brands—CheapTickets, Vliegwinkel, BudgetAir, Flugladen and Vayama—and an extensive portfolio of 43 websites, Travix is a market leader in several countries and growing rapidly on all continents.
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closed 11/9/2017 via Company Press Release

Skyscanner, acquired Twizoo Ltd.

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synopsis: Skyscanner, a leading global travel search site, has acquired Twizoo, the world’s largest, non-stop source of user-generated content from social media. Twizoo's Social Content Platform uses artificial intelligence to gather and display the user generated content that will resonate most with their client's audience, inspiring them to convert.
buyer parent: Ctrip
buyer: Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search site, a place where people are inspired to plan and book direct from millions of travel options at the best prices. They are unbiased and free, with 60 million people every month that trust their comprehensive range of flight, hotel and car hire options. "
 target: Twizoo Ltd.
Twizoo is the world’s largest, non-stop source of user-generated content from social media. Twizoo's Social Content Platform uses artificial intelligence to gather and display the user generated content that will resonate most with their client's audience, inspiring them to convert.
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closed 11/1/2017 via BusinessWire

Skyscanner, acquired Trip.com

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synopsis: Chinese online travel agent Ctrip announced that its subsidiary Skyscanner has acquired Trip.com, the Silicon Valley-based travel planning and local discovery app and site. Trip.com is an award winning travel product that makes it easy to book flights, hotels, restaurant reservations and tour tickets.
buyer parent: Ctrip
buyer: Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search site, a place where people are inspired to plan and book direct from millions of travel options at the best prices. They are unbiased and free, with 60 million people every month that trust their comprehensive range of flight, hotel and car hire options. "
 target: Trip.com
Trip.com's mission is to help people stop planning and start living. Their unique combination of predictive AI technology and personalization make finding and having great experiences easier than ever. Trip.com makes it easy to book flights, hotels, restaurant reservations and tour tickets.
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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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announced 10/20/2016 via PR Newswire

Tujia, will purchase Homestay Business from Ctrip

See 113 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Tujia announced that they have concluded a strategic agreement to acquire the homestay business of Ctrip.com. Through this acquisition, the homestay channels of Ctrip's web sites and apps, along with their operation teams and the entire business, will be merged into Tujia. Ctrip is a leading online travel agency based in China.
buyer: Tujia
Tujia.com is the first online vacation rental services provider in China. It allows users to post listings on its website for apartments that can be rented as vacation properties. Tujia.com currently offers an online reservation system for vacation rental properties across 20 cities in China. "
 seller: Ctrip (NasdaqGS:CTRP:$4,997.62)
The Homestay Business of Ctrip includes the homestay channels of their web sites and apps, along with their operation teams. Ctrip is a leading provider of travel services in China, including accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours and corporate travel management.
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closed 5/22/2015 via Reuters

Ctrip, Plateno Group, acquired eLong, Inc.

See 141 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Expedia said it sold its entire 62.4 percent stake in Chinese online travel company eLong to rival Ctrip.com International Ltd and others. Ctrip.com International acquired a 37.6 percent stake while Keystone Lodging Holdings Ltd, Plateno Group Ltd and ProTek Capital (Luxuriant Holdings Ltd) acquired the rest.
buyer: Ctrip (NasdaqGS:CTRP:$4,997.62)
buyer: Plateno Group
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. is a travel service provider of accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours, and corporate travel management in China. The company aggregates travel related information and offers its services through an advanced transaction and service platform."
 target parent: Expedia, Inc.
target: eLong, Inc. (LONG:$152.55)
eLong, Inc. is a leading online travel company in China. The company has a national presence across China, and uses web-based distribution technologies and a 24-hour call center to provide consumers with accurate travel information and high quality online and offline hotel and air booking services.
price ($mm)[EV]
$671 [$424]*
rev ($mm)
$170
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
4.9x
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/5/2015 via PR Newswire

Ctrip.com International, Ltd., acquired Travelfusion

See 24 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ctrip.com International, Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in Travelfusion. They are a UK-based leading online Low Cost Carrier travel content aggregator and innovator of Direct Connect global distribution solutions.
buyer: Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (NasdaqGS:CTRP:$4,997.62)
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. is a travel service provider of accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours, and corporate travel management in China. The company aggregates travel related information and offers its services through an advanced transaction and service platform."
 target: Travelfusion
Travelfusion is an online travel content aggregator. Their platform connects directly to hundreds of air, hotel, car, rail, ferry, ground transport and tour operator suppliers' web sites and their reservation systems and provides structured access to the content via a single XML API interface.
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announced 7/17/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Yatra Online Private Limited will be merged with Ebix, Inc.,

See 168 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ebix, Inc. and Yatra Online, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Ebix will acquire Yatra via merger. Yatra is India's leading Corporate Travel services provider with over 800 Corporate customers and one of India's leading online travel companies and operates the website Yatra.com.
buyer: Ebix, Inc. (EBIX:$570.76)
Ebix is a supplier of software and e-commerce solutions to the insurance industry. Ebix offers application software products for the insurance industry ranging from carrier systems and agency systems to custom software development for all entities involved in the insurance and financial industries. "
 target: Yatra Online Private Limited (YTRA:$135.69)
Yatra Online, Inc is the parent company of Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd. which is based in Gurugram, India and is India's leading Corporate Travel services provider with over 800 Corporate customers and one of India's leading online travel companies and operates the website Yatra.com.
price ($mm)
$338
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/8/2017 via Company Press Release

e-Travel SA will be merged with eTRAVELi,

See 168 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Etraveli, the global flight-centric and data-driven online travel platform, announced that it will merge with e-Travel, a global e-commerce platform for flight tickets. e-Travel is one of the largest online travel agencies in Europe and one of the most successful e-commerce companies in Greece.
buyer parent: CVC Capital Partners
buyer: eTRAVELi
Etraveli is a leading online travel agency offering a wide range of flights, accommodation and other travel-related services. The company operates in 46 countries on 5 continents. Etraveli is Europe’s third largest flight-centric online travel agency. "
 target: e-Travel SA
e-Travel is an e-commerce company specialized online travel. It's one of the top 10 online travel agencies in the world in selling flight tickets and one of the most successful start-up ventures in Greece. e-Travel operates 10 websites in 40 languages, serving over 1,500,000 travellers annually.
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closed 1/2/2018 via GlobeNewswire

Ebix, Inc., acquired Via.com

See 153 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Leading insurance exchange Ebix has announced its Singapore arm has completed the acquisition of Via.com. Via.com is an India-based online travel company. The company’s integrated online platform offers Insurance, Prepaid Gift Cards & Retail Products, besides Domestic & International Air, Hotel & Holidays, Rail, Bus and Rental Car bookings.
buyer: Ebix, Inc. (EBIX:$570.76)
Ebix is a supplier of software and e-commerce solutions to the insurance industry. Ebix offers application software products for the insurance industry ranging from carrier systems and agency systems to custom software development for all entities involved in the insurance and financial industries. "
 target: Via.com
Via.com is an India-based online travel company. The company’s integrated online platform offers mobile Phone Recharges, Money Transfer, Insurance, Prepaid Gift Cards & Retail Products, besides Domestic & International Air, Hotel & Holidays, Rail, Bus and Rental Car bookings.
price ($mm)
$75
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/19/2017 via BNC Analysis

Otravo, acquired Greitai.lt

See 153 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Otravo, one of the largest European travel agencies, has acquired Interneto Partneris. Interneto Partneris provides online airline ticket booking and reservation services in Europe through its Greitai.lt brand. The company offers its services in 23 countries and also operates various other brands such as Flysiesta.lv, Flyhi.se, Eticket.fi and more.
buyer parent: Waterland Private Equity Investments
buyer: Otravo
Otravo means Online Travel Organisation and is the market leader in the Benelux and Scandinavia area of (online) air travel sales. Travellers can book airline tickets to worldwide destinations in person or via self-service, online as well as offline, and for both leisure and business trips. "
 target: Greitai.lt
Founded in 2002, Interneto Partneris provides online airline ticket booking and reservation services in Europe through its Greitai.lt brand. The company offers its services in 23 countries and also operates various other brands such as Flysiesta.lv, Bookinghouse.ee, Flyhi.se, Eticket.fi and more.
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announced 5/24/2017 via Company Press Release

Hogg Robinson plc, will acquire eWings.com GmbH

See 168 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hogg Robinson Group announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the digital travel innovator eWings.com, a next-generation travel management company. A totally online offering, eWings.com provides a fast and easy-to-use solution for digital business travel with a quick to start process and low cost service model.
buyer: Hogg Robinson plc (LSE:HRG:$431.25)
Hogg Robinson Group is a global corporate services provider. Through their Travel Management Company (HRG) and Technology Company (Fraedom), they help thousands of clients in over 120 countries manage their travel, expenses, payments and data. "
 target: eWings.com GmbH
eWings.com makes it easy to find, book and manage flights via web and mobile. eWings.com sorts flight itineraries by stress - weighted by cheapest price, duration and stop-overs. Their focus is to provide the most simple booking process ever.
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closed 1/31/2017 via BusinessWire

ibibo Group merged with MakeMyTrip.com,

See 168 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Two leading travel groups in India, MakeMyTrip and ibibo Group, have completed the transaction that will combine the two businesses under MakeMyTrip, creating one of the leading travel groups in India. The ibibo Group comes with a strong presence in various fast growing online travel segments including hotels, bus bookings and air ticketing.
buyer: MakeMyTrip.com (MMYT:$294.56)
MakeMyTrip is India’s leading Travel company. MakeMyTrip was the first travel portal in India and is regarded as a pioneer of online travel. Its comprehensive offerings supported by the convenience of online transactions and value-based prices revolutionized the way Indians purchase travel services."
 target parent: Naspers Ltd.
target: ibibo Group
ibibo Group is India’s largest online travel group with properties such as Goibibo.com (No. 1 hotels and leading air aggregator), redBus.in (No 1 online bus ticketing platform), YourBus (Vehicle tracking app), ibibo Ryde (car sharing app) and Travelboutique (leading B2B online travel platform).
price ($mm)
$796
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 7/13/2016 via PR Newswire

Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation, will be merged with Yatra Online Private Limited

See 168 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Yatra Online, Inc., a rapidly growing online travel agent, and Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation , announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in a transaction that values Yatra at an enterprise value of $218 million. Yatra is one of the fastest growing consumer travel platforms and online travel agents in India.
buyer: Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation (TRTL:$0.00)
Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation is a public ‘blank-check’ Special Purpose Acquisition Company that raised $212,750,000 for the purpose of effecting a business combination with a public or privately-held operating business. "
 target: Yatra Online Private Limited (YTRA:$135.69)
Yatra.com is ranked as the leading provider of consumer-direct travel services in India. Yatra.com has emerged as the most trusted travel brand in India.
price ($mm)
$218
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EV / rev
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closed 11/14/2014 via PR Newswire

Expedia, Inc., acquired Wotif.com Holdings Limited

See 168 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Expedia, Inc. and Wotif.com Holdings Limited (Wotif Group) announced completion of the acquisition of Wotif Group by Expedia, Inc. Wotif Group operates online travel brands in the Asia-Pacific region including, Wotif.com, lastminute.com.au, travel.com.au, Asia Web Direct, LateStays.com, GoDo.com.au and Arnold Travel Technology.
buyer: Expedia, Inc. (EXPE:$7,026.00)
Expedia, Inc. is the largest online travel company in the world, with an extensive brand portfolio that includes some of the world's leading online travel brands, including: Expedia.com®, Hotels.com®, Hotwire®, Egencia®, eLong™, Venere.com®, Expedia Local Expert®, and Classic Vacations®. "
 target: Wotif.com Holdings Limited (WTF:$136.32)
Wotif Group operates leading online travel brands in the Asia Pacific region: Wotif.com, lastminute.com.au, travel.com.au, Asia Web Direct, LateStays.com, GoDo.com.au and Arnold Travel Technology, and a network of other travel content and destination websites, such as Phuket.com and Bangkok.com.
price ($mm)[EV]
$606 [$521]
rev ($mm)
$139
EBITDA ($mm)
$60
EV / rev
3.8x
EV / EBITDA
8.6x
announced 1/17/2018 via BNC Analysis

ZiGExN Co., Ltd., will acquire Apple World, Inc.

See 165 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ZIGExN, a Japanese company that operates multiple websites that offer job searching, real estate rental, and moving services, will acquire Apple World from Ant Capital Partners, a private equity firm in Japan. Apple World operates one of Japan’s largest online hotel booking services. They provide access to 110,000 hotels in 150 countries.
buyer: ZiGExN Co., Ltd. (TSE:3679:$122.99)
ZIGExN engages in the life media platform business in Japan. The company operates through three segments: Human Resource, Real Estate, and Lifestyle. ZIGExN operates multiple websites that offer job searching, real estate rental, and moving services. "
 target parent: Ant Capital Partners
target: Apple World, Inc.
Apple World operates one of Japan’s largest online hotel booking services. Apple World provides access to 110,000 hotels in 150 countries around the world through its B2B “Apple World” and B2C “hotelista.jp” platforms.
price ($mm)
$13
rev ($mm)
$6
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/12/2017 via PR Web

HotelPlanner.com, acquired Travel-Ticker.com

See 165 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HotelPlanner, the leading provider of online group hotel bookings, announced the company’s first acquisition outside of the US, Travel-Ticker.com, an online travel website offering the best insider deals on hotel accommodations. Based out of the UAE, Travel Ticker's numerous partnerships allow them to offer travel deals in over 100,000 hotels.
buyer: HotelPlanner.com
HotelPlanner.com provides group hotel booking services to 3,000 groups per day in the global group travel market. The company’s group hotel booking service ensures the lowest rates by allowing customers to receive quotes online directly from hotel group sales managers. "
 target parent: Expedia, Inc.
target: Travel-Ticker.com
Travel Ticker is a hotel search website that provides the best hotel deals in a matter of seconds. Their numerous partnerships with top booking sites allow them to offer travel deals in over 100,000 hotels, providing complete freedom of choice and unique comparison possibilities.
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announced 5/6/2022 via BusinessWire

Despegar, will acquire Viajanet

See 161 Comparable Transactions
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:$322.84)
Despegar is the leading online travel company in Latin America. For over two decades, it has revolutionized the tourism industry through technology. "
 target: Viajanet
Viajanet is one of the leading online travel agencies in Brazil. They offer airline tickets, pre-assembled travel packages, hotel stays, travel insurance, and other facilities linked to tourism.
price ($mm)
$15
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EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/1/2022 via BNC Analysis

HomeToGo GmbH, acquired e-domizil GmbH

See 141 Comparable Transactions
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)
$44
rev ($mm)
$22
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/16/2022 via BNC Analysis

GoZayaan, acquired FindMyAdventure

See 141 Comparable Transactions
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

See 143 Comparable Transactions
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.
price ($mm)
$17
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/13/2021 via GlobeNewswire

trivago, acquired weekengo GmbH

See 141 Comparable Transactions
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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EV / EBITDA
closed 11/11/2020 via BNC Analysis

Travello, acquired Backpacker Deals

See 141 Comparable Transactions
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

See 141 Comparable Transactions
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.
price ($mm)
$28*
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/16/2020 via BusinessWire

Hopjump, acquired Smarter Travel Media LLC

See 141 Comparable Transactions
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.
price ($mm)
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closed 9/20/2019 via BNC Analysis

Flight Centre Travel Group Limited, acquired Ignite Travel Group

See 141 Comparable Transactions
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:$400.54)
Flight Centre Travel Group is an Australian-based international travel company and the largest retail travel outlet in Australia. Its global operations include stores in New Zealand, the USA, UK and Canada, as well as outlets in India, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE, and South Africa. "
 target: Ignite Travel Group
Recognized and celebrated by both industry and Australian consumers, Ignite Travel Group (ITG) has forged relationships and partnerships built on trust and an unwavering desire to continue disrupting traditional travel models to create exclusive, unique holiday experiences.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$122
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 8/2/2019 via BNC Analysis

Submarino Viagens, will acquire Almundo

See 141 Comparable Transactions
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)
$77
rev ($mm)
$60
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.3x
EV / EBITDA
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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
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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.
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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)
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Ticker: EXPE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expedia, Inc.
Expedia, Inc.
Expedia, Inc. is the largest online travel company in the world, with an extensive brand portfolio that includes some of the world's leading online travel brands, including: Expedia.com®, Hotels.com®, Hotwire®, Egencia®, eLong™, Venere.com®, Expedia Local Expert®, and Classic Vacations® and more.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$7,026.00
EBITDA ($mm)
($541.00)
EBIT ($mm)
($892.00)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
25400
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Ticker: NasdaqGS:CTRP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trip.com Group
Trip.com Group
China-based Trip.com Group is a leading travel service provider consisting of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group enables local partners and travelers around the world to make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$4,997.62
EBITDA ($mm)
$859.37
EBIT ($mm)
$706.22
Net Income ($mm)
$982.40
Employees
44300
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Ticker: ASX:WEB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Webjet Limited
Webjet is the leading online travel agency (OTA) in Australia and New Zealand, leading the way in online travel tools and technology. Webjet’s focus has always been to offer the greatest convenience and choice by enabling customers to compare, combine and book the best travel packages worldwide.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$37.15
EBITDA ($mm)
($79.76)
EBIT ($mm)
($98.86)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1800
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Ticker: OTCPK:EMMD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emedia Group, Inc.
Emedia Group, Inc.
Emedia Group develops customized web solutions with both commercial and retail applications. Emedia Group owns and operates international online travel and hospitality web portals where users can search for flights and hotels and select the most economical options.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$0.60
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.03)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.03)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
2
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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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