Expedia on Track for $350 Million Acquisition of CarTrawler: Scoop
Expedia is reportedly in the process of acquiring the Irish B2B ground-transportation platform CarTrawler for $350 million. This acquisition follows other investments aimed at enhancing Expedia's B2B offerings. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its position in the online travel market.
- ▪Expedia is set to acquire CarTrawler for $350 million.
- ▪The acquisition is part of Expedia's strategy to enhance its B2B ground-transportation services.
- ▪Expedia's outgoing CFO mentioned that investments in the B2B unit could pressure margins in the near term.
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Online Travel Expedia on Track for $350 Million Acquisition of CarTrawler: Scoop Dennis Schaal May 17th, 2026 at 7:34 PM EDT Photo Credit: Pictured: Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin at the 2024 Skift Global Forum Skift Skift Take Expedia's outgoing chief financial officer said during its most recent earnings call that investments in its B2B unit could pressure margins near term. First Tiqets, and now CarTrawler, could be the investments he had in mind. play_circle_filled Listen to Story Summarize Story Share WhatsApp LinkedIn X Facebook Email Who are the key stakeholders involved in the negotiations between Expedia and CarTrawler? How would acquiring CarTrawler enhance Expedia's B2B ground-transportation offerings? What other recent acquisitions has Expedia made to strengthen its B2B…
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