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Articles tagged “mergers and acquisitions”

Airlines

Virgin America Gives Few Details About Merger Status in Latest Disclosures

If Virgin America was not expected to merge with Alaska Airlines, analysts likely would fret about Virgin America's falling unit revenue. But since Virgin America is now in limbo, waiting to see if it can close its merger, it's not clear how much the unit revenue decrease matters.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Hotels

Choice Hotels Eyes an Unfamiliar and New Upscale Market

Choice Hotels CEO Stephen P. Joyce knows that future success for his company depends on smart acquisitions and investments in technology, loyalty, and the sharing economy.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Choice Hotels Eyes an Unfamiliar and New Upscale Market

Hotels

New Acquisitions by Tujia, Airbnb’s China Rival, Hint at Its Larger Ambitions

If we were Airbnb, we'd be paying very close attention to this latest news.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

New Acquisitions by Tujia, Airbnb’s China Rival, Hint at Its Larger Ambitions

Hotels

Vail Resorts Finalizes Its $1 Billion Purchase of Whistler Blackcomb

Vail Resorts is strategically becoming one of the most dominant, global players in the ski business, and its acquisition of B.C.’s Whistler Blackcomb is only further proof of that.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Vail Resorts Finalizes Its $1 Billion Purchase of Whistler Blackcomb

Online Travel

It’s Been a Busy Year for Travel Acquisitions With Lodging Deals Dominating

Travel acquisitions have been humming along this year and we've seen several deals that will have a lasting impact on consumer behavior. Marriott-Starwood dominated headlines for months although Expedia and Priceline largely have been largely inactive in mergers and acquisitions so far in 2016. We still have a few months left, though.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

It’s Been a Busy Year for Travel Acquisitions With Lodging Deals Dominating

Hotels

Red Lion’s Acquisition of Vantage Hospitality Is Complete

For about $27 million and change, this deal, for 1,000 hotel properties, was definitely a steal for Red Lion.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Red Lion’s Acquisition of Vantage Hospitality Is Complete

Hotels

Marriott CEO Interview: Buying Starwood and Its $13 Billion Bet on Loyalty

That didn't take too long now, did it? In all seriousness, however, this mega-merger was certainly a long one in the making, filled with plenty of twists and turns. Now, we hope, comes the even more interesting part in the next chapter of the story.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Marriott CEO Interview: Buying Starwood and Its $13 Billion Bet on Loyalty

Hotels

Merging Marriott and Starwood Corporate Cultures, According to Marriott’s HR Chief

The one thing about mergers and acquisitions that isn't usually discussed? Bringing different company cultures together. That'll be key to the success of Marriott's acquisition of Starwood, and Marriott's Global Chief Human Resources Officer David Rodriguez knows it.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Merging Marriott and Starwood Corporate Cultures, According to Marriott’s HR Chief

Online Travel

Airbnb Buys Spanish Tours and Activities Startup Trip4Real

Airbnb certainly didn't acquire Trip4real for its user base, which is small, but the move highlights Airbnb's intent to enhance the experiences of guests by giving them opportunity to hook up with local guides especially as hosts get more corporate. In addition, Barcelona authorities have taken a tough stance against Airbnb and having local ties through acquisition could engender a degree of goodwill.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Airbnb Buys Spanish Tours and Activities Startup Trip4Real

Business Travel

Lastminute.com Group Buying Spree Won’t Be Over for Awhile

CEO Fabio Cannavale has spent the last few years snapping up companies across Europe and as the company looks to supplement its online travel agency model with a media/advertising business, expect to see more deals in the near future.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 8 years ago

Lastminute.com Group Buying Spree Won’t Be Over for Awhile