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Articles tagged “skyscanner”

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Kayak Is Shopping for a Metasearch Acquisition in Europe

It's clear there is going to be further consolidation in online travel in Europe after Ctrip swooped in and acquired Skyscanner. Momondo would be a nice addition – not a game-changer for Kayak – and a deal could happen if the number-crunchers on both sides have a meeting of the minds.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago

Kayak Is Shopping for a Metasearch Acquisition in Europe

Online Travel

Trends Highlight: The Monetization Challenges for Metasearch on Mobile

While the world is transitioning to mobile, there are still issues to work on when it comes to monetizing mobile search.

Dave Montali, Skift | 7 years ago

Trends Highlight: The Monetization Challenges for Metasearch on Mobile

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The Pitfalls and Perils of Online Travel Acquisitions

Ctrip, when acquiring Skyscanner, should call up, or at least compare notes with, companies as varied as Sabre, Travelocity, the Priceline Group, and Expedia when mulling the challenges in integrating a new prized possession. These new playthings can in rare cases turn into the success of a Booking.com, but on the other hand they have the potential to wreak havoc.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago

The Pitfalls and Perils of Online Travel Acquisitions

Online Travel

Interview: Skyscanner’s CEO on the Ctrip Acquisition and the Future of Metasearch

As CEO Gareth Williams says, the Ctrip deal means that nothing and everything changes for Skyscanner. The focus of the business and the growth plans will remain in place but getting a wealthy new owner from the world's fastest-growing travel market will bring a multitude of new opportunities.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

Interview: Skyscanner’s CEO on the Ctrip Acquisition and the Future of Metasearch

Online Travel

Exclusive: Ctrip CEO on Global Ambitions, Skyscanner Buy and the Priceline Relationship

In its short history, Skift has talked about the balance of power in travel heading East, whether it is the influence of Chinese travelers, the rise of Ctrip and Alibaba, or the emergence of the Gulf carriers with their luxury long-haul flights. Ctrip's acquisition of Skyscanner is one of those moments that mattered in 2016 and Ctrip's global ambitions are a manifestation of what we have been talking about.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago

Exclusive: Ctrip CEO on Global Ambitions, Skyscanner Buy and the Priceline Relationship

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Exclusive: Ctrip CEO on How It Moved In to Buy Skyscanner

Ctrip didn't acquire the largest metasearch engine in Skyscanner but one that is very strong in Europe. Ctrip will now turn Skyscanner into a flight-booking site and will also focus Ctrip on growing domestically, in greater China and Southeast Asia first.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago

Exclusive: Ctrip CEO on How It Moved In to Buy Skyscanner

Mergers and Acquisitions

How The Skyscanner Deal Will Affect Trivago’s Upcoming IPO

Ctrip’s acquisition of Skyscanner marks the next phase of consolidation in the metasearch industry. The premium valuation paid by Ctrip is well-timed for Expedia’s pending Trivago IPO.

Jared Wein, Skift | 7 years ago

How The Skyscanner Deal Will Affect Trivago’s Upcoming IPO

Travel Technology

Ctrip Needed and Wanted Metasearch, So It Got Skyscanner

Whether Ctrip overpaid or underpaid is irrelevant. They needed a meta site to position itself as a global player in online travel. The implications for the future of search and travel are huge.

Luke Bujarski, Skift | 7 years ago

Ctrip Needed and Wanted Metasearch, So It Got Skyscanner

Online Travel

Breaking: Ctrip to Acquire Skyscanner for $1.74 Billion

Ctrip is anxious to expand globally and views the acquisition of Skyscanner as a means to expand Ctrip's international footprint in selling air tickets. Look for Skyscanner to increase its booking capabilities and to evolve beyond search under the Ctrip umbrella.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago

Breaking: Ctrip to Acquire Skyscanner for $1.74 Billion

Online Travel

New Skift Trends Research: 2017 Outlook on Metasearch in Travel

Slim margins and complex technology have turned travel metasearch into a contact sport. Identifying the winners and losers in this space takes a keen understanding of the economics and mechanics that power these businesses. Luckily, we've produced the definitive resource for understanding and forecasting the trend lines.

Luke Bujarski, Skift | 7 years ago

New Skift Trends Research: 2017 Outlook on Metasearch in Travel