Articles tagged “momondo group”

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UK Online Travel Entrepreneur Hugo Burge Dies at 51

Burge's death leaves a void for those who worked with him in online travel and at startups he invested in. His more recent support of artists and other creators left a cultural legacy in the UK.

Sean O'Neill | 11 months ago

UK Online Travel Entrepreneur Hugo Burge Dies at 51

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Former Momondo CEO Hugo Burge Serves as a Startup Guardian Angel

Having sold his business to Booking Holdings last year, former Momondo CEO Hugo Burge has had more time for venture investing. His views on travel startup funding are insightful. And we're not saying that just because we hope to be invited to see the gorgeous mansion in Scotland that he's been refurbishing.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Former Momondo CEO Hugo Burge Serves as a Startup Guardian Angel

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Momondo CEO Exits Company as Acquisition by Kayak Closes

It’s surprising that Momondo Group CEO Hugo Burge would depart the moment the acquisition of his brands by Priceline Group would close. But Kayak’s promise of boosted marketing spend suggests the Momondo and Cheapflight brands will live on.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

Momondo CEO Exits Company as Acquisition by Kayak Closes

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Skift Forum Europe: Momondo Group’s CEO on Personalization in Metasearch

Instant booking has long been thought of as a natural progression for the metasearch sector, so it is interesting to note the cautious tone adopted by Momondo’s Chief Executive. It would be a big change and Hugo Burge is determined to make sure whatever he brings in does not confuse the consumer.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

Skift Forum Europe: Momondo Group’s CEO on Personalization in Metasearch