16 Facts About Webjet

Webjet Limited is a global digital travel business operating in both consumer and wholesale markets.

Webjet acquired the online travel booking group, Online Republic, in May 2016 for $NZ85 million.

Webjet acquired European online hotel provider Sunhotels in September 2014.

Webjet was established by former Jetset Travel Chief Executive David Clarke, Allan Nahum and John Lemish in 1998.

Webjet launched a WAP website in May 2002 for mobile phones and offered SMS customer support.

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In December 2008, Webjet launched a website for customers in the United Kingdom.

Webjet entered into a joint venture with Westminster Travel in Asia to initially cover the establishment of Webjet in Singapore and Hong Kong.

In February 2011, John Guscic was appointed as Webjet's Managing Director, after serving on the Webjet board since 2003.

In July 2012, Webjet entered into its first international franchise agreement with BidTravel in South Africa.

In March 2013, Webjet acquired Zuji in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore from Travelocity for $25 million.

Webjet entered into a binding Heads of Agreement to acquire the SunHotels Group in Europe, and was fully acquired by September 2014.

In February 2015, Webjet began accepting Bitcoin on holiday package bookings, making it one of the first Australian retailers to accept the electronic currency in their payment process.

In May 2016, Webjet formally disclosed its acquisition of former rival Online Republic through the airing of a video in national TV, showing the Airport Rentals brand.

On 9 November 2016, Webjet announced the sale of Zuji for $56 million, doubling its investment.

In June 2017, Webjet announced the conclusion of its joint venture with Mathias Friess, by selling its remaining interest in Webjet in North America.

In November 2018, Webjet acquired Destinations of the World group, which was founded in 1991.