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Eventsflip is revolutionizing the way people book events, flights, hotels, transfers, attractions, and football, by offering all services under one single location with one login, to follow all your bookings.

Most travel sites do not offer event tickets, with the limited exception of a few distinct types of events typically associated with travel, such as major theatrical and entertainment shows in major travel destinations (e.g. Broadway musicals in New York, shows in the major Las Vegas casino hotels etc.). There are an array of hurdles to overcome. Most sporting and performing arts events are one-time events, whereas travel services are designed to offer access to supply with consistent and recurring availability over long periods.

Another concern is the confusion and competition in the event ticketing sector around primary and secondary markets. The former represents ticket sales by the event organizer or authorized reseller, while the latter represents the large network of ticket brokers and resellers, where pricing can vary significantly depending on demand. These challenges, along with significant competition from numerous online ticketing sites, can give pause to any new entrant in the sector.

The online travel industry may be missing out on a tremendous opportunity. Price and convenience are the main drivers for consumer’s booking-channel choice, and lack of awareness of current events and performances is a major inhibitor to event attendance. Travel sites have a built-in advantage in knowing where and when their customers will be traveling and could deliver personalized event booking options that could appeal to the business and leisure traveler alike.