I discovered FairSearch.org, an astroturf site, via a random Google search. I was struck by the links between the 16 members. Knowing that there is only the appearance of competition in travel sites is one thing; seeing it in black-and-white, so to speak, is another.
- Microsoft
- Expedia – spun off from Microsoft in 1999, sold to Ticketmaster aka IAC, spun off in 2005
- Hotwire – part of Expedia
- LevelFrance – associated with Expedia.fr
- TripAdvisor – spun off from Expedia in 2011
- Kayak.com – formed by the co-founders of Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz in 2004
- SideStep – part of Kayak
- ITSA – trade association; members include Expedia, Sabre Holdings and Travelocity
- Busca.pe – a Naspers company, provides web services to Microsoft in Latin America
- Expedia – spun off from Microsoft in 1999, sold to Ticketmaster aka IAC, spun off in 2005
- Sabre Holdings
- Travelocity
- Zuji owned by Travelocity
- Travelocity
- AdMarketplace.com – pay per click advertising
- Foundem.uk.co – UK vertical search company
- ShopCity.com – network of local business sites
- Twenga – French e-search company
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Wow.