ɪn dʒuːlˈaɪ tˈuː θˈaʊzənd ˈeɪtiːn, kˈaɪæk ɐsˈuːmd lˈiːdɚʃˌɪp ʌv hoʊtˈɛlz kəmbˈaɪnd, wˌɪtʃ wʌz ɐkwˈaɪɚd baɪ pˈɛɹənt bˈʊkɪŋ hˈoʊldɪŋz.
In July 2018, Kayak assumed leadership of Hotels Combined, which was acquired by parent Booking Holdings.