Articles tagged “private equity”

Tour Operators

What The Travel Corporation Sale Means for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies

If the deal goes through, Apollo might merge some of The Travel Corporation's brands, or pair them with other assets the private equity firm owns.

Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago

What The Travel Corporation Sale Means for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies

Experiences

Vitruvian Partners Ups Stake in Civitatis by $50 Million in Travel Experiences Bet

Vitruvian Partners' additional $50 million investment in Civitatis underscores the company's appeal as a niche marketplace. The company plans to use the funds to solidify its leadership in Latin America.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 5 months ago

Vitruvian Partners Ups Stake in Civitatis by $50 Million in Travel Experiences Bet

Travel Agents

Hotelbeds Delays IPO Until the End of 2024 at the Earliest: Reports

When it comes to potential IPOs, timing is everything in life, right? Hotelbeds seemingly thinks so.

Dennis Schaal | 7 months ago

Hotelbeds Delays IPO Until the End of 2024 at the Earliest: Reports

Experiences

What’s Next for Tripadvisor After Viator Chief Resigns?

Viator was a potential spinoff candidate in 2021. But with a potential sale of Tripadvisor, all bets are off for now.

Dennis Schaal | 7 months ago

What’s Next for Tripadvisor After Viator Chief Resigns?

Online Travel

Tripadvisor Sale: Apollo’s Interest and Possible Scenarios

Even Tripadvisor would agree that the sum of its parts is likely worth more the whole. That's what a potential buyer is likely thinking.

Dennis Schaal | 8 months ago

Tripadvisor Sale: Apollo’s Interest and Possible Scenarios

Experiences

Civitatis Finds Niche in Selling Activities to Spanish-Speaking Travelers

Civitatis is capitalizing on its leading position in selling Spanish-speaking tours and activities as it pushes into new markets thanks to private equity support.

Selene Brophy | 11 months ago

Civitatis Finds Niche in Selling Activities to Spanish-Speaking Travelers

Travel Technology

Travelport Raises $570 Million and Adds New Owners

Travelport has now received $770 million in private equity this year.

Justin Dawes | 12 months ago

Travelport Raises $570 Million and Adds New Owners

Short-Term Rentals

Choice Hotels on Extended Stay Versus Short-Term Rentals: Interview

Choice Hotels doesn't consider private equity entrants as competition, but as potential collaborators.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 12 months ago

Choice Hotels on Extended Stay Versus Short-Term Rentals: Interview

Hotels

Paul Singer’s Elliott Management Bets on Hotels as Part of $372 Million Deal

An investment vehicle backed by Elliott Management has invested in hotels, following similar moves by other big-money firms. Fun fact: The $370 million deal coincides with the acquisition of U2's The Clarence Hotel.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Paul Singer’s Elliott Management Bets on Hotels as Part of $372 Million Deal

Online Travel

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners with Cricket Fans to Elevate Homestay Standards

Bringing cricket superfans into the picture as "quality assurance ambassadors" makes total sense because these die-hard sports enthusiasts are the ones who'll be hitting the road to catch their favorite matches. It's like MakeMyTrip saying, "Let's cater to the people who are at the heart of the action."

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners with Cricket Fans to Elevate Homestay Standards