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Urgent wake-up call - time to create a sense of urgency in the travel booking path
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March 4, 2013
The number one goal of any travel company is to increase conversion. The higher the conversion, the better the profit.
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Priceline full-year 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
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February 27, 2013
Priceline released is full-year results for 2012 this week. A quick overview is as follows:
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All you need to know about travel technology in Asia in 2013
By Siew Hoon Yeoh
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December 20, 2012
If you’re considering business opportunities in Asia in 2013, here are a few things to heed.
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TripAdvisor sweeps aside Agoda et al for top spot - Top New Zealand travel websites, November 2012
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December 17, 2012
Autumnal joy at TripAdvisor as it moves into prime position at the top of the list of leading travel websites in New Zealand for November.
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Priceline brand Agoda moves quickly to scoop up affiliates after demise of Octopus Travel
By Kevin May
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November 30, 2012
Agoda has taken no time at all in trying to mop up affiliates that have potentially lost out as a result of the closure of Kuoni-owned Octopus Travel.
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Agoda secures commanding lead over rivals - Top New Zealand travel websites, October 2012
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November 20, 2012
Further good news for accommodation provider Agoda as it turns its modest lead over the likes of TripAdvisor into an increasingly dominant position.
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As the Asian tech powerhouse continues to grow, can offline travel agents compete?
By Siew Hoon Yeoh
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October 14, 2012
While air passenger volumes have started moderating in the second half of the year, Asia’s still the best place to be at right now when it comes to growth compared to the rest of the world.
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Agoda swoops in over TripAdvisor - Top New Zealand travel websites, August 2012
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September 13, 2012
More good news for Agoda after its recent surge in Australia by also sweeping in to also take top spot in the list of leading travel websites in New Zealand.
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Agoda (almost) beats TripAdvisor - Top Australia travel websites, August 2012
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September 11, 2012
Agoda passed TripAdvisor at the top of the leading travel websites in Australia - but still has some way to go if global sites are included in market share data.
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Bombshell: Is the Priceline growth machine decelerating?
By Kevin May
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August 8, 2012
For years, Priceline has been the darling of the travel industry within the financial investment community, reaching an eye-watering market capitalisation of close to $30 billion.
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Getaway Lounge sold to NineMSN, CEO moves to Agoda for top marketing role
By Kevin May
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August 8, 2012
Just a year after commencing operations in the group buying world for hotels stays, Australia-based startup Getaway Lounge has been sold to NineMSN-owned Cudo.
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Priceline first half 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
By Kevin May
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August 7, 2012
Priceline released its first half 2012 results today. A quick overview is as follows:
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Hotels: What are some of you guys smoking?
By Patrick Landman
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June 25, 2012
I just have to get this of my chest, and share my latest experiences with you.
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Madness of search engine results in travel - The Bali Edition
By Kevin May
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June 22, 2012
Search engine results in travel, like the products themselves, are often far from perfect. But sometimes the results are just beyond any rational explanation.
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Priceline: Why the online agency model still works for us, especially in Asia-Pacific
By Viewpoints
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June 19, 2012
The secret to The Priceline Group’s success may not be evident from watching William Shatner’s outings as the Priceline Negotiator.
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