SideStep, Inc., a travel search company, announced the completion of its acquisition of TripUp, Inc., a unique community and social networking site dedicated to travel.

The integration of TripUp’s social and community features into SideStep.com is expected to create an even more powerful online travel experience for TripUp users and SideStep.com’s 6 million monthly visitors.

“The sheer number of people using community and social networks demonstrates that these sites are becoming a more important part of today’s digital lifestyle,” said Rob Solomon, president and CEO, SideStep, Inc. “This acquisition allows SideStep to quickly introduce millions of travelers to TripUp’s innovative features and furthers our goal of redefining the way people find and use relevant travel information.”

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