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Experiences

Where Certares Plans to Invest Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

There is huge untapped potential in getting Americans to travel to Europe or the Middle East for lower prices on high-tech wellness services.

Justin Dawes, Skift | 2 months ago

Online Travel

Is the Thrill Gone in Online Travel? Experiences to the Rescue? Hear More at Skift Global Forum

Five years from now, will Airbnb be at the top of the heap in short-term rentals? Will Chase Travel be a headliner? Will future generations yearn to travel as current ones do?

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Business Travel

Skift Power Rankings: Greg O’Hara

As the founder of private equity firm Certares, O’Hara has been one of the most active players in travel industry deal-making.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Podcasts

Expedia’s Win, Delta’s Pushback and Tripadvisor’s Challenge

Today's podcast looks at Expedia's growth amidst softening demand, Delta's pushback on CrowdStrike's claims, and TripAdvisor Holdings possible new deal.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Online Travel

Tripadvisor’s Controlling Shareholder and Certares Are in ‘Active Discussions’ About Transactions

This earnings season has turned into a cloudy one for Tripadvisor. It’s certainly looking for some sunshine.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Podcasts

California’s ‘Ultimate Playground’ Campaign

Today's podcast looks at Visit California's new campaign, Certares' new acquisition, and Chinese travelers' favorite destinations.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago

Tour Operators

Certares to Fuel FTI Tech Overhaul with Takeover, $130 Million Investment

A leading travel and tourism investment firm acquires the third-largest tour operator in Europe.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 7 months ago

News Blog

Certares’ O’Hara to Take Up World Travel & Tourism Council Chair

Certares Founder and Senior Managing Director Greg O'Hara will be the next chair of the World Travel & Tourism Council. He starts later this month, the organization announced on Friday. O'Hara has served as vice chair since 2021 and has been a member of the organization 's executive committee since 2019. He will be taking…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Luxury

Certares’ Internova: Behind Its Strategy for Luxury Travel Agencies

Internova Travel Group is owned by private equity firm Certares, and its CEO is the brother of Certares' CEO. How they are thinking about company strategy reflects insight into broader trends among the luxury travel agencies.