Trivago

Trivago N.V., founded in 2005 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, operates a hotel and accommodation search platform that allows travelers to compare options from various sources, including online travel agencies and hotel chains. The platform is accessible through 54 localized websites and apps in 32 languages, providing users with information on approximately 5 million hotels and other types of accommodations worldwide. Trivago aims to be the primary independent resource for travelers seeking the best hotel deals. The company segments its operations into three regions: the Americas, Developed Europe, and the Rest of the World, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Developed Europe segment. As a subsidiary of Expedia Lodging Partner Services, Trivago continues to focus on enhancing the hotel search experience by offering personalized search options and extensive hotel information.

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UBIO

Venture Round in 2022
Ubio enable direct bookings and other transactional processes for metasearch. Ubiodo this with their Automation Cloud technology which can interact securely with any supplier website. They provide a simple API for booking any travel product on a supplier website. In the current metasearch model customers are passed off to the supplier to complete a booking. This means customers often drop off – a particular problem on mobile. And as metasearch you can’t integrate an expensive distribution system as that would defeat your price advantage. Their automation technology allows you to control the end-to-end customer experience. Your customers remain on your site or app for the full transaction. You build an experience for booking as smart as you already do for search – even on mobile. This keeps customers on your site, increasing your brand equity, customer loyalty and significantly enhances the overall user experience. And of course, that adds up to much better conversion. They know direct booking is the future of metasearch, and they can provide the means for you to achieve it today.

Roadsurfer

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of a campervan and motorhome rental platform intended to help camp with safety and comfort. The company offers a wide selection of campervans equipped with everything needed for a comfortable camping trip, including beds, kitchen utensils, and outdoor gear, enabling travelers to get the freedom and flexibility to explore their favorite destinations on their own terms.

Weekend.com

Acquisition in 2021
weekend.com is a travel app exclusively focused on weekend getaways, meta searching and combining best flight and hotels deals.

TripHappy

Acquisition in 2018
TripHappy is a travel startup based in Delaware, United States, that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance the hotel search and discovery process. Its platform helps travelers find suitable neighborhoods based on personal preferences, providing relevant location information and tailored recommendations. By focusing on the intersection of trip planning and accommodation booking, TripHappy aims to simplify the travel experience and assist users in making informed decisions about their stays.

tripl

Acquisition in 2017
tripl GmbH, founded in July 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates an online travel recommendation platform that provides personalized trip planning services. The platform utilizes an algorithm that analyzes users' social media activities alongside in-app data from similar users to deliver tailored travel recommendations. This enables customers to plan trips and tours according to their preferences while booking relevant activities, accommodations, and destinations. As of September 2017, tripl GmbH functions as a subsidiary of trivago N.V.

Base7booking

Seed Round in 2016
Base7booking.com Sarl is a company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that offers a cloud-based hotel management platform designed for small to medium-sized hospitality establishments, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and rental apartments. Founded in 2012, the company provides a comprehensive property management system that simplifies the reservation booking process. Its offerings include a booking engine and channel management system, which deliver real-time information and are compatible with various devices. This enables hoteliers to effectively connect with millions of travelers and drive direct bookings through their own websites. As of September 30, 2015, Base7booking operates as a subsidiary of trivago GmbH.

Base7booking

Acquisition in 2016
Base7booking.com Sarl is a company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that offers a cloud-based hotel management platform designed for small to medium-sized hospitality establishments, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and rental apartments. Founded in 2012, the company provides a comprehensive property management system that simplifies the reservation booking process. Its offerings include a booking engine and channel management system, which deliver real-time information and are compatible with various devices. This enables hoteliers to effectively connect with millions of travelers and drive direct bookings through their own websites. As of September 30, 2015, Base7booking operates as a subsidiary of trivago GmbH.

Rheinfabrik

Acquisition in 2014
Rheinfabrik is a German software development company that specializes in mobile applications. The company offers a range of services, including mobile app design, development, and marketing. By combining technical expertise with a strong understanding of user experience, Rheinfabrik aims to create innovative and effective mobile solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients.
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