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OTA – VC FUNDING & EXITS Online Travel Agency (OTA)
Averages (not including Priceline/Booking)
VC Funding
Sale Price
$77 M
$108 Billion*
$60 M
$3.6 Billion
$100 M
$1.8 Billion
$270 M
$1.3 Billion
$55 M
$1.2 Billion*
$96 M
$280 Million
$140 M
$440 Million
$120 M $2.1 Billion
Current Travel Agency Launches $409 M
$1.3 Billion*
$100 M $1.0 Billion Target Funding *Bookings Holdings market cap, they have not sold *Trivago sold a majority stake to Expedia *Travel Perk current market valuation is $1.3B
Target Sale Price
HISTORY & PROOF OF CONCEPT 41 Year History 1982 - 2023 Sold Hotel Coupons in 2001 for $25,000,000 Over 1,000,000,000 (billion) guides distributed 25,000 Freeway & highway distribution locations* Distribution and advertising sales in 45 States National recognition among Hoteliers & Travelers Over 300 employees across the US*
$500 Million dollars in total revenue* Reacquired Hotel Coupons in February 2022
* At its peak
Built for Hoteliers, by Hoteliers Create a 10% cost model for Hotels Marketing to target drive market travelers, 87% of travelers in the US last year traveled by car Early Hoteliers & HC were the pioneers of REVPAR The days of stale rates are gone, introducing live real time rates No more rate wars, we now cap the discounts No more rate updates, load your rates once Limited hotel participation By invitation and referral, first year free
INNOVATIVE DESIGN
Home Plan Share Trip AI Savings
THE LAUNCH PLAN MVP Launch the minimal viable product (MVP) in Florida from JanMarch 2024
AB Testing Utilize AB testing to analyze our advertising and campaign results Jan-Mar 2024
Traveler Feedback Leverage early adopter data within the app through analytics and in app user feedback
Venture Capital Funding Once the MVP is finished in March our Venture Capital funding will commence in April of 2024
Phase II Launch Launch phase II expansion in the summer of 2024 to include four additional features
TIMING IS EVERYTHING Road Trips • •
Road trips have been on the rise for the past 10 years 87% of US miles traveled in 2022 were by car
Inflation • •
Inflation can impact the cost of hotel stays and overall travel cost Travelers are likely when choosing affordable vacation alternatives
Travel Deals • •
According to CNBC, 92% of travelers want deals on travel Travelers who are cost conscious want more than just hotel deals
Void in the Market • •
The demise of print media has left travelers struggling to find deals Consumers searching for travel deals have limited options
Target Drive Market Travelers • • •
Last minute room sales increase revenue per available room The soft travel market motivates businesses to discount GEO rates provide in market targeting of travelers
Market Frustration • •
Hoteliers want affordable methods for driving new Guest Online travel agencies charge 15% to 25% commissions
THE DREAM TEAM Founder & CEO – Steve J. Lewis • • •
Entrepreneur with 33 years experience Drive market traveler expert Sold Hotel Coupons in $14.7 M
President - Confidential • • •
Proven Leader Twenty six (12) years HC experience Hospitality Technology Expert
COO – David Cushman • • •
GM & Operations at Hotel Coupons 20 Years experience 2003-2023 Highway distribution expert
CTO – Alkis Pananakis • • •
Sr. Product UI/UX Designer 9 Years mobile app experience Einstein Green Card by US Government (Top 1% Worldwide)
VC Consultant – Joe Clark • •
Successful Founder & Board Advisor 20 Years experience in Venture Capital Funding
Drive Team Staff (18) Production Mgr. Tim 25 Years Client Services Kathie 20 Years
Major Accounts Nancy 20 Years Philippine Staffing is at 50%
Enjoy the Journey... as much as the destination
Steve J. Lewis
CEO & Founder Drive & Hotel Coupons M: (619) 922-8439