Articles tagged “private equity”

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 | 5 days ago

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

Online Travel

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 | 2 weeks 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 | 2 months ago

Tripadvisor Sale: Apollo’s Interest and Possible Scenarios

Tour Operators

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 | 4 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 | 5 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 | 5 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 | 6 months 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 | 6 months ago

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

News Blog

Generator Hostels’ Forecasts 50% Jump in Earnings as Budget Travelers Seek Deals

Generator Group, which owns or runs 21 hotels, gave a financial update on Monday that underscored the post-pandemic boom in travel. London-based Generator Group forecasted that it's on track to produce revenues of about $238 million (€225 million) this year — which would represent a 25% jump over the company's revenue in the pre-pandemic year…

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Airlines

Delta Provided Capital to Struggling Charter Airline Wheels Up Experience

The private jet company is seeking partnerships and looking to renegotiate its financing with private equity companies. Delta's contribution isn't enough on its own to resolve the issue.

Mrinmay Dey, Reuters | 8 months ago

Delta Provided Capital to Struggling Charter Airline Wheels Up Experience