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Expedia to Acquire Tiqets to Boost Global Activities Offering

Expedia targets a Q1 2026 close, pending Works Council advice, to plug Tiqets’ curated attractions into its activities API for broader full‑trip coverage.

Overview

  • Expedia entered an agreement to buy Amsterdam‑based Tiqets, a platform for museums, attractions and experiences, with financial terms undisclosed.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 subject to Works Council advice in the Netherlands and other customary conditions.
  • Expedia says integrating Tiqets will expand its activities API, enhance B2B distribution, and help deliver more complete trip solutions across its brands.
  • Tiqets operates in over 60 countries and more than 1,000 cities in 17 languages, offering curated access to iconic venues and local cultural experiences.
  • The move reflects accelerating consolidation in the experiences market, which industry estimates size at roughly $250–$400 billion, alongside recent funding, IPO activity and competition from players such as Klook, Peek and GetYourGuide.