EBG Acquires Undercover Tourist

Entertainment Benefits Group Acquires Recreation Connection

February 4, 2020

E-Commerce

Entertainment Benefits Group (EBG), a U.S.-based e-commerce operator of employee and membership travel & entertainment benefits platforms, has acquired Recreation Connection, a California-based provider of corporate entertainment ticket and services programs. The deal expands EBG’s portfolio and client reach by integrating Recreation Connection’s program (serving more than 2,500 companies) into EBG’s suite of employee perks platforms.

EAB Acquires YouVisit

December 4, 2019

Education

EAB, an education research and services firm based in Washington, D.C., has acquired YouVisit, a New York–based provider of virtual campus tours and immersive interactive content for higher education. The acquisition integrates YouVisit’s 360°/immersive content platform and production capabilities into EAB’s enrollment and digital marketing services to help colleges improve recruiting and online engagement.

EBG Acquires Sparkfly Perks

May 24, 2022

Staffing & HR

EBG, a U.S. e-commerce solutions provider focused on employee and membership-based marketplaces, has acquired Sparkfly Perks, a national employee discount and benefits platform founded in Atlanta. The acquisition will integrate Sparkfly Perks into EBG’s Working Advantage platform to expand EBG’s corporate client base and add capabilities and products to its employee benefits offerings.

American Express Global Business Travel Agrees to Acquire Egencia from Expedia Group

May 4, 2021

Professional Services

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has made a binding offer to acquire Egencia, the corporate travel arm of Expedia Group, bringing Egencia into GBT’s business travel platform. As part of the proposed deal Expedia Group would take a shareholder stake in GBT and enter a long-term commercial agreement to power Egencia, subject to employee consultations and customary regulatory approvals.

OvareVentures Acquires BE Outfitter

October 27, 2020

E-Commerce

OvareVentures, the growth initiative of OvareGroup, has acquired BE Outfitter, a San Diego–based direct-to-consumer outdoor gear brand. The acquisition brings BE Outfitter into OvareVentures' DTC portfolio and will provide marketing, strategy and distribution support across the OvareGroup platform.

Emburse Acquires TRIPBAM

July 19, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Emburse, a travel and expense (T&E) management software provider, has acquired TRIPBAM, a provider of always-on travel reshopping and auditing technology that tracks corporate travel bookings and automatically rebooks to lower fares. The acquisition expands Emburse's travel capabilities—adding flight and hotel rebooking, analytics and contract-auditing functionality—to help customers better control travel spend and improve policy compliance.