Deal Dispatch: Prison Companies In Focus Post-Election, Tripadvisor Boasts $11B In Cash
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 09 2024
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Source: Benzinga
Bankruptcy Developments: Wellpath Holdings Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy due to ongoing financial struggles, while Slang Worldwide Inc. has entered receivership and declared bankruptcy in Canada, unable to meet its credit obligations.
Corporate Transactions and M&A Outlook: Tripadvisor is exploring a potential sale, KKR plans to divest its stake in JB Chemicals, and Blackstone is acquiring Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. Amid these developments, optimism grows for increased M&A activity under the incoming Trump administration.
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Analyst Views on TRIP
Wall Street analysts forecast TRIP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TRIP is 16.17 USD with a low forecast of 12.50 USD and a high forecast of 20.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
6 Hold
3 Sell
Hold
Current: 13.420
Low
12.50
Averages
16.17
High
20.00
Current: 13.420
Low
12.50
Averages
16.17
High
20.00
About TRIP
Tripadvisor, Inc. is an online travel company. The Company leverages its brands, technology, and capabilities to connect its global audience with partners through content, travel guidance, and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and other travel categories. The Company operates through three segments: Brand Tripadvisor, Viator, and TheFork. Its Brand Tripadvisor segment is engaged in providing an online global platform for travelers to discover, generate, and share authentic user-generated content (UGC) in the form of ratings and reviews for destinations, points-of-interest (POIs), experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and cruises. The Viator segment offers travelers a comprehensive online marketplace that provides access to over 400,000 experiences and more than 65,000 experience operators. TheFork segment offers an online marketplace that enables diners to discover and book online reservations at approximately 55,000 restaurants in 11 countries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Best Western and Tripadvisor Launch Travel Planning Platform
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- Hotel Recommendations: The platform features over 200 BWH Hotels located within a 25-mile radius of host stadiums, ensuring fans can conveniently find suitable accommodations during the tournament, thereby enhancing customer travel experiences.
- Market Expansion: The new platform is now available across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with plans for further international market expansion, demonstrating Best Western's strategic focus on the burgeoning sports tourism sector.
- Enhanced User Experience: By combining traveler inputs with Tripadvisor data, the platform not only offers personalized recommendations but also helps users adapt flexibly to itinerary changes, further strengthening the brand's competitive position in the rapidly growing sports tourism market.
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Best Western and Tripadvisor Launch Travel Platform for Soccer Fans
- Multi-City Travel Planning: Best Western Hotels & Resorts and Tripadvisor have launched the 'Go for the Goal' platform, leveraging AI technology to assist soccer fans in planning multi-city itineraries for the 2026 international soccer tournament, enhancing travel efficiency and user experience.
- Hotel Recommendation Network: The platform features over 200 BWH Hotels located within a 25-mile radius of host stadiums, ensuring fans can conveniently find suitable accommodations during the tournament, catering to various budget needs.
- Data-Driven Personalized Experience: By analyzing traveler preferences, the platform provides customized travel recommendations, including lodging, transportation, and local activities, helping fans adapt flexibly to itinerary changes and improving overall travel satisfaction.
- Market Expansion Plans: The platform is currently available in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with plans to expand into additional international markets, further solidifying Best Western's influence in the North American soccer market.
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