Booking Holdings, formerly known as Priceline Group, is a leading online travel agency that offers a wide range of services to consumers and local partners through its well-established brands, including Booking.com, KAYAK, agoda.com, Rentalcars.com, and OpenTable. Founded in 1997, the company operates in over 220 countries and territories, providing booking and payment services for hotels, alternative accommodations, airline tickets, rental cars, restaurant reservations, cruises, and various vacation packages. With a focus on facilitating travel experiences, Booking Holdings generates most of its revenue through transaction fees associated with online bookings. The company has also expanded into travel media, enhancing its portfolio with the acquisitions of KAYAK and Momondo.
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Inline
Venture Round in 2022
Inline is an online booking management system tailored specifically for restaurant owners. It helps streamline operations by reducing errors and enhancing efficiency in handling reservations. The app automates the booking process by sending text message confirmations to guests, allowing for real-time responses to be displayed. This functionality aims to simplify reservation management, ultimately supporting restaurant owners in providing better service and optimizing their workflow.
Getaroom.com
Acquisition in 2020
Getaroom.com offers rates that are 10-50% less than other websites in major cities such as New York and Orlando. For the best deals, call 1-800-HOTELS-8 for unpublished rates that are only available in the call center. Who Are We? getaroom.com was created to offer you the very best values at hotels and other types of lodging in major destinations worldwide. getaroom.com was founded by Dave Litman and Bob Diener, who also founded and ran Hotels.com. We understand that finding the right hotel is important to you and getting a great value can mean more savings for you to enjoy your trip. Whether you plan to travel for short or long trips, getaroom.com will be there as a resource for you to search, find, review, and book exactly what you want, at the best value. Our mission is to offer you the best rooms at the best values! Our Hotel & Lodging Partners We specialize in great values for leisure travelers including families, small groups, sports and adventure travelers and those who want more space. We have a large offering of hotels and vacation rental properties including hotels, condominiums, time share resorts, condo hotels, suites and more. We work with both branded hotels and many independent, boutique and alternative types of lodging where we often find the very best lodging values. Why Choose getaroom.com? We cut through the clutter to bring you the very best values. Most travel sites overwhelm you with information, and provide a confusing range of travel products. You are often frustrated by the sheer volume of information and have a difficult time finding the best values. Our research shows that most of you want to be shown the best choices in your desired location. getaroom.com focuses on a limited number of major destinations and selects the properties in each destination that offer you the very best values. By focusing on a select group of properties, we are able to negotiate better rates for you.
Yanolja
Series D in 2019
Yanolja is a leisure platform headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, that provides a comprehensive range of online accommodation and travel services. Founded in 2005, the company connects various aspects of travel, including lodging, leisure activities, and transportation, allowing users to book diverse hotel options globally. Yanolja leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT to enhance its offerings. In addition to consumer services, the company provides cloud-based software solutions for hotels, residences, and leisure facilities, streamlining operations and improving efficiency across the travel industry.
Grab
Series H in 2018
Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.
Didi
Corporate Round in 2018
Didi Chuxing, founded in 2012 in Beijing, is a leading mobile transportation platform providing app-based services such as taxi hailing, private car-hailing, social ride-sharing, car rental, and enterprise solutions. With over 450 million users and daily orders reaching 25 million, Didi offers a variety of mobility options to optimize resource allocation through big data-driven algorithms. The company aims to address transportation, environmental, and employment challenges by collaborating with communities and partners. Acquiring Uber China in 2016, Didi has over 21 million drivers and car owners on its platform, generating income while offering convenient transportation solutions to users worldwide.
FareHarbor
Acquisition in 2018
FareHarbor Holdings, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing online booking software tailored for the activity and tourism sectors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Denver, Colorado, FareHarbor provides an enterprise-level reservation system that facilitates the management of bookings for tours, activities, rentals, and attractions. The platform allows users to automate and organize their operations through a centralized dashboard, enabling them to track bookings in real-time, create custom reports, and communicate effectively with customers. FareHarbor's software is accessible on mobile devices, allowing businesses to accept bookings anytime and anywhere, while also offering features such as digital waivers and secure payment processing. The company emphasizes customer support, providing 24/7 assistance to ensure users can maximize the efficiency of their operations. As of April 2018, FareHarbor operates as a subsidiary of Booking Holdings Inc.
Momondo Group
Acquisition in 2017
Momondo is a travel metasearch platform that specializes in finding and comparing offers for flights, hotels, car rentals, and package holidays. It serves both advertisers and consumers through a global portfolio of websites and services. The platform simplifies the process of identifying the best travel deals by utilizing innovative technologies that provide full price transparency. In addition to its consumer-focused services, Momondo also offers travel management software designed to enhance productivity for corporate travel departments and travel agencies. Through its comprehensive solutions, Momondo aims to make travel planning more accessible and efficient.
FlightCar
Series B in 2015
FlightCar, Inc. is a car rental service that operates an online platform connecting car owners with travelers in need of vehicles while at the airport. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, FlightCar allows individuals who are parking their cars at airports to rent them out to other approved travelers, providing a cost-effective and convenient option for transportation. The company has expanded its services to multiple locations across the United States, including major cities such as Austin, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle. By facilitating this peer-to-peer rental system, FlightCar aims to enhance the travel experience for both car owners and renters, promoting a collaborative community among travelers.
Analytical Systems
Acquisition in 2015
Analytical Systems Pty Ltd., operating as AS Digital, specializes in designing and developing software for restaurant and functions management. The company provides several key products, including ResPAK Restaurant, a solution for table, reservation, and guest management; ResPAK Functions for managing events; and ResTIX, which focuses on ticketing and box office management. It also operates bookarestaurant.com, a platform for online reservation bookings. Beyond software development, AS Digital offers strategic planning, database management, web design and development, mobile optimization, content management systems, and various digital marketing services such as search engine optimization and social media management. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including hotels, restaurants, casinos, event centers, and entertainment venues across major cities in Australia and internationally, including locations in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Preston, Australia, AS Digital also maintains an office in Manila, Philippines.
Hurb
Series E in 2015
Hurb is a technology platform based in Rio de Janeiro that simplifies travel through its online service, allowing users to find and reserve accommodations and activities. The company sells a room night every three seconds and significantly contributes to Brazil's tourism GDP. With over 20 million registered travelers and 35,000 destinations worldwide, Hurb offers a comprehensive travel experience, including hotel bookings and tour packages at competitive prices. The platform also encourages user engagement by enabling travelers to share their experiences. Hurb has a strong social media presence, boasting over 16 million followers, and operates not only in Brazil but also internationally, with offices in Porto, Portugal, and plans for expansion into Montreal, Canada.
PriceMatch
Acquisition in 2015
PriceMatch is a company focused on revolutionizing revenue management for hotels through advanced technology. It offers a cloud-based platform that utilizes sophisticated econometric algorithms to forecast demand and provide actionable price recommendations. By integrating seamlessly with various data sources and existing software used by clients, PriceMatch ensures a user-friendly experience that enhances the decision-making process for hoteliers. The platform's automated features allow hotels to adjust room prices in real time, aiming to optimize revenue based on market demand. Additionally, PriceMatch has developed tools to assess the impact of its pricing strategies, enabling clients to measure the effectiveness of their revenue management efforts.
Rocketmiles
Acquisition in 2015
Rocketmiles is a startup that lets travelers earn frequent flier miles in major airline programs when booking hotel stays through its site. It was built with the sole purpose of helping people travel more and travel farther. They feature a premium, hand-picked hotels in each city that have been screened by their staff of experts.
OpenTable
Acquisition in 2014
OpenTable is an online restaurant booking service founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a platform that allows guests to discover and reserve tables at restaurants, facilitating connections between diners and eateries. OpenTable operates multiple websites and mobile applications, enabling users to find restaurants and make reservations easily. Its services are available internationally, and the company continues to expand its presence through various teams and offices worldwide, enhancing the dining experience for users and supporting restaurants in reaching their communities.
KAYAK
Acquisition in 2013
KAYAK is a global leader in travel search, empowering millions of travelers to make informed decisions. Since its 2004 inception in the US, KAYAK has expanded to over 60 countries, offering a comprehensive platform that compares prices from hundreds of travel websites for flights, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages. Its suite of tools includes KAYAK Trips, Explore, and Price Forecast. KAYAK also manages a portfolio of metasearch brands, processing over 6 billion queries annually. The company, now part of Booking Holdings Inc., was founded by industry veterans including Steve Hafner, Paul English, Terrell Jones, and Greg Slyngstad.
Booking.com
Acquisition in 2004
Booking.com, founded in 1996 in Amsterdam, has evolved into a leading digital travel company and is recognized as the top hotel booking site globally. The platform serves as an online reservation system, allowing travelers to book accommodations worldwide, including hotels, homes, and unique places to stay. With over 28 million reported accommodation listings, including more than 6.2 million listings of homes and apartments, Booking.com caters to a diverse range of travelers. The company is available in 43 languages and focuses on simplifying the travel experience by connecting users with a variety of transport options and memorable experiences. Additionally, it provides 24/7 customer support to assist travelers at any time. By leveraging technology, Booking.com aims to reduce the complexities associated with travel, enabling properties of all sizes to reach a global audience and grow their businesses.
Travelweb
Acquisition in 2004
Travelweb is an online platform that specializes in providing hotel accommodations and rates. The company facilitates access to discounted hotel rooms through its distribution network, which enables hotels to offer reduced rates directly from their central reservation systems. By connecting consumers with various lodging options, Travelweb aims to simplify the booking process and enhance accessibility to affordable accommodations.
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