tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29875741.post1527606483849762416..comments2024-03-09T20:40:14.660+11:00Comments on The BOOT - The Business of Online Travel: TripAdvisor into Vacation rental through purchase of FlipKeyTim Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383381229302650553noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29875741.post-22306215412437829542009-03-24T14:36:00.000+11:002009-03-24T14:36:00.000+11:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29875741.post-381558883091875862008-08-25T07:16:00.000+10:002008-08-25T07:16:00.000+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29875741.post-91142716888939044102008-08-23T07:25:00.000+10:002008-08-23T07:25:00.000+10:00Hi Tim -I agree that this acquisition felt surpris...Hi Tim -<BR/><BR/>I agree that this acquisition felt surprising, given FlipKey's short history.<BR/><BR/>Beyond potentially fulfilling an attractive niche for TripAdisor, though, I bet TA felt FlipKey's management's successful track record at Compete.com played a big role in the deal. <BR/><BR/>And I bet it didn't hurt at all that FlipKey's also located in the Boston area.<BR/><BR/>- Pete<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.eurocheapo.com" REL="nofollow">www.eurocheapo.com</A>Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018355239115258381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29875741.post-43621685031539793452008-08-22T17:56:00.000+10:002008-08-22T17:56:00.000+10:00Hi Tim!Aren't you surprised that this company get ...Hi Tim!<BR/><BR/>Aren't you surprised that this company get bought only few months after its launch in February?<BR/><BR/>What kind of deal can you make for such a short time? Surely the traffic FlipKey is getting must be limited at this stage. I have absolutely never heard of this company before. Maybe exchange of share options with EXPE?<BR/><BR/>I don't know, I am very puzzled by all these acquisitions. <BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>Guillaume<BR/><A HREF="http://www.hotel-blogs.com" REL="nofollow">www.hotel-blogs.com</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com