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TripAdvisor Snatches Up GateGuru, an Airport Information App

Jason Del Rey in Mobile on June 19 at 8:13 am PT

Online travel review site TripAdvisor today added another acquisition to its portfolio, buying airport info app GateGuru. The app is used by travelers on the day of their flight, providing real-time info such as wait times, gate changes and flight delays. Earlier this year, TripAdvisor bought Jetsetter, Gilt Groupe’s travel-sale site.

Coalition of Google Rivals Complains to Europe Over Android Bundling

Ina Fried in Mobile on April 8 at 9:23 pm PT

A group that includes Microsoft, Nokia, Oracle and TripAdvisor says Google is engaging in deceptive practices in its dealings with Android and mobile search.

Crittercism Nabs $12 Million in Funding to Expand Beyond Tracking Mobile App Bugs

Ina Fried in Mobile on March 12 at 4:30 am PT

The Series B round was led by Google Ventures, with existing investors Shasta Ventures and Opus Capital also providing funding.

Expedia Invests in Room 77’s Big $30 Million Round

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on January 3 at 11:24 am PT

The three-year-old hotel search company just raised $30.3 million from a number of high-profile investors who know a thing or two about travel.

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Liberty Interactive Buys Control of TripAdvisor

John Jannarone, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on December 11, 2012 at 11:00 am PT

John Malone’s Liberty Interactive Corp. is buying most of Barry Diller’s stake in TripAdvisor Inc. for about $300 million, in a deal that gives the investment company control of the travel-information Web site.

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Wayfair Appoints Its First Female Board Member, Julie M.B. Bradley

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on November 16, 2012 at 10:28 am PT

Wayfair.com, an online retailer of home furnishings, has appointed Julie M.B. Bradley to the company’s board. Bradley, who is SVP and CFO of TripAdvisor, is Wayfair’s first female director. Prior to TripAdvisor, she worked at Art Technology Group, which was acquired by Oracle in 2010.

MiniTime: Kid-Friendly Trips, No Station Wagon Required

Peter Kafka in Commerce on November 13, 2012 at 6:00 am PT

A new travel site, backed by some familiar faces. Particularly if you worked at Yahoo or Fox Interactive.

Priceline, TripAdvisor Surge on Q3 Earnings Surprise

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on November 1, 2012 at 5:31 pm PT

The two online travel companies saw their stock take off after performing better than expected during the third quarter.

Best Buy’s New E-Commerce Head Aims to Unify Bricks and Clicks

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on October 10, 2012 at 2:05 pm PT

Scott Durchslag is joining the electronics retailer at a tough time, but he sees an opportunity to create a unified shopping experience online and off.

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TripAdvisor Acquires Wanderfly for Its Expertise in Social Travel

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on October 2, 2012 at 10:11 am PT

TripAdvisor, which spun off from Expedia last year to become a publicly held company, has acquired Brooklyn-based Wanderfly. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wanderfly follows the premise that “everyone travels differently, so we all need different recommendations.” Said Steve Kaufer, TripAdvisor’s CEO: “The Wanderfly team understands the value in social travel planning. They’re a great asset as we continue our developments in this area.”