In the media

August 16, 2010 - St Petersburg Times

Webjet.com CEO says travel site has found U.S. nicheWebjet.com CEO says travel site has found U.S. niche - St. Petersburg Times

Extract:

Mathias Friess says his company aims to offer a wide variety of options, primarily for overseas flights. “We feel the international market is not fully covered in the U.S.,” he says. “You have a new market of Americans who want to explore the world.”

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August 18, 2010 - MSNBC.com

Travel Tips on MSNBC.com

Travel Tips on MSNBC.com

Extract:

"Mathias Friess of Webjet... is finding that the high demand for direct flights means that “carriers are offering one-stop alternatives at heavy discounts. For example: New York to Barcelona, Madrid or Frankfurt, via Dublin, from $229 each way.”

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November 17, 2010 - Jetset Extra

Tips to Make Holiday Travel With Kids Easier

Tips for Traveling with the Kids

Extract:

Mathias Friess, WebJet.com’s North America CEO, offers up easy trips for making holiday travel with children less stressful.

 

 

August 31, 2010 - Examiner.com

Webjet expands into United StatesWebjet expands into United States

Extract:

"Looking for more deals online?

World travelers are always looking for deals online.  Well now there is even more choice.  Since 2000, Webjet Ltd. has been Australia’s largest and most successful online travel agency. In April of 2010, the company decided to expand into the United States with offices in Tampa, Florida."

"Operating as a fully independent online travel agency, Webjet is committed to helping U.S. customers and world travelers search through millions of airfare and flight combinations to find the best deals for their international travel plans."

 

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July 14, 2010 - Sunshine State News

Online Travel Agency Webjet.com Hoping to Grow New Tampa Office

Online Travel Agency Webjet.com Hoping to Grow New Tampa Office Sunshine State News

Extract:

Hoping to capitalize on increased confidence in the economy and a pool of labor in a critical location, international online travel agency Webjet.com is expanding a new Tampa marketing office that will create as many as 25 jobs by the end of the year.