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Expedia buys Orbitz

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Published on 13/02/15 - Updated on 29/06/23

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The OTA giant has taken up its competitor for 1.38 billion dollars, or close to 1.22 billion euros.

Despite the takeover of Travelocity in January, Expedia's appetite for devouring competitors was not satiated. The online agency announced the acquisition of its rival Orbitz Worldwide for 1.38 billion dollars (close to 1.22 billion euros). The agreement between the two players evaluates Orbitz at 1.6 billion dollars.

Expedia is slowly strengthening its position as market leader for online sales, particularly in North America, with the absorption of sites owned by Orbitz: Orbitz.com, ebookers.com, CheapTickets.com, HotelClub.com, and also Ratestogo.com. "We are attracted to the Orbitz Worldwide business because of its strong brands and impressive team," declared Dara Khosrowshahi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Expedia, Inc. in a press release.

This new transaction further reinforces the global sharing trend that has been growing in recent years on the online sales sector, with Expedia in North America, Priceline (via Booking) in Europe and Agoda in Asia.

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