Metasearch

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the metasearch sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands and their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

Wego metasearch merges with HolidayIQ, raises Series B round
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Wego metasearch merges with HolidayIQ, raises Series B round
By Kevin May | November 15, 2010
Asia-Pacific metasearch site Wego has grabbed a Series B funding package from US-based private equity group Tiger Global Management. Read More
Everbread announces trio of clients for Haystack product
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Everbread announces trio of clients for Haystack product
By Kevin May | November 5, 2010
Ever since Google surprised many and named flight search technology startup Everbread as part of the infamous travel ecosystem, the company has attracted lots of attention. Read More
Orbitz feuds with marketing partners, will add HotelClub to platform
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Orbitz feuds with marketing partners, will add HotelClub to platform
By Dennis Schaal | November 4, 2010
Orbitz Worldwide says deteriorating performance from two marketing partners -- a metasearch company and a travel research firm -- negatively impacted domestic air bookings and the bottom line in the... Read More
Cheapflights claims Twitter account hacked after X-Factor tirade
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Cheapflights claims Twitter account hacked after X-Factor tirade
By Kevin May | November 1, 2010
Twitter fail or security breach, Cheapflights was left with a bit of a problem to solve today after it emerged a tweet sent by the company was perhaps not in the corporate style. Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Kayak, Expedia say Google has incentive to degrade ITA product
By Dennis Schaal | October 26, 2010
Kayak and Expedia say Google would dominate flight search if the U.S. Department of Justice approves the acquisition of ITA Software, and Google would have the incentive to degrade ITA's airline pricing... Read More
Kayak ad points to flight search perils for Dave
By Dennis Schaal | October 25, 2010
You thought flight search was all about price and finding the best deal? Read More
Skyscanner hires Hostelworld founder as chairman, plots global number one spot
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Skyscanner hires Hostelworld founder as chairman, plots global number one spot
By Kevin May | October 24, 2010
Aggressive move and plenty of talk from metasearch site Skyscanner as its appoints Ray Nolan as its chairman and targets the number one position in the world. Read More
TripAdvisor: flight search is great, but that is it for now
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TripAdvisor: flight search is great, but that is it for now
By Kevin May | October 22, 2010
Amazing to think that TripAdvisor launched the test version of its flight metasearch in the US 21 months ago, with the UK following ten months later. Read More
EasyVoyage wants acquisitions by end of 2010
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EasyVoyage wants acquisitions by end of 2010
By Kevin May | October 15, 2010
European travel site EasyVoyage says it hopes to make two metasearch engine acquisitions within the next two months as it looks to continue its strong European growth plan. Read More
The long trail of travel ski distribution
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The long trail of travel ski distribution
By Dennis Schaal | October 12, 2010
SnowTrax quietly launched as a comparative search and booking engine for ski vacations. Read More
Skyscanner takes covers off ski trip planning experiment
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Skyscanner takes covers off ski trip planning experiment
By Kevin May | October 12, 2010
Interesting departure for metasearch site Skyscanner with news that its newly formed labs team have developed a trip planning service for ski holidays. Read More
SNCF sees bright future in metasearch with Liligo acquisition
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SNCF sees bright future in metasearch with Liligo acquisition
By Viewpoints | September 23, 2010
French rail operator SNCF announced the acquisition of travel metasearch site Liligo this week, a deal supposedly worth around Euro 20 million for an undisclosed “majority” stake. Read More
Skyscanner eyes Travelzoo model, launches deals section
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Skyscanner eyes Travelzoo model, launches deals section
By Kevin May | September 7, 2010
UK-based metasearch site Skyscanner today launches a Hand-Picked Deals section, tapping into the success of deals email pioneer Travelzoo. Read More
TLabs Showcase - Adioso
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TLabs Showcase - Adioso
By Kevin May | September 6, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring Australia-based travel search site Adioso. Read More
Hostelworld opts for Skyscanner with first flight ride
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Hostelworld opts for Skyscanner with first flight ride
By Kevin May | September 2, 2010
Dublin-based budget accommodation giant Hostelworld is making its first foray into providing flight search facilities by partnering with metasearch site Skyscanner. Read More
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