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Google can rejoice: Priceline Group spent $3.5 billion on PPC in 2016
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Google can rejoice: Priceline Group spent $3.5 billion on PPC in 2016
By Kevin May | February 28, 2017
No wonder travel companies find it hard to compete with the Priceline Group - the company splashed out... Read More
Priceline Group scores big in 2016 as bookings soar by 23%
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Priceline Group scores big in 2016 as bookings soar by 23%
By Kevin May | February 27, 2017
The Priceline Group made $10.7 billion in revenue in 2016 - up from $9.2 billion in 2015 - and has... Read More
Don’t be a dinosaur - activities evolve to avoid extinction
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Don’t be a dinosaur - activities evolve to avoid extinction
By Viewpoints | February 27, 2017
Think about it for a moment - over $600 million in capital has been raised in seven years by companies... Read More
True cost of acquisition metric a long way off for hotels
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True cost of acquisition metric a long way off for hotels
By Kevin May | February 27, 2017
There is a belief by some that hotels should be able to select their distribution channels easily. A... Read More
Flight Centre commits to digital, growth and M&A
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Flight Centre commits to digital, growth and M&A
By Martin Cowen | February 24, 2017
Flight Centre Travel Group's half-year results highlight a number of its recent investments, including... Read More
Lufthansa makes further video glasses trials at Frankfurt Airport
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Lufthansa makes further video glasses trials at Frankfurt Airport
By Marisa Garcia | February 24, 2017
Lufthansa Airlines has brought Avegant Glyph video glasses to its Business Lounge in Terminal 1 at... Read More
Avianca launches Carla bot, OneFineStay refers with MentionMe, and more...
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Avianca launches Carla bot, OneFineStay refers with MentionMe, and more...
By PhocusWire | February 24, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel marketing in tourism and hospitality... Read More
Well-backed homestay site Stayzilla shuts down after 12 years
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Well-backed homestay site Stayzilla shuts down after 12 years
By Kevin May | February 23, 2017
Less than a year after trousering $13 million in investment, Stayzilla has closed the curtains on its... Read More
Momondo was the first punch for new Priceline Group CEO - but what comes next?
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Momondo was the first punch for new Priceline Group CEO - but what comes next?
By Viewpoints | February 23, 2017
The Priceline Group’s purchase of Momondo for $550 million represents the company’s first acquisition... Read More
Lessons from Sweden - destination marketing in the age of disinformation
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Lessons from Sweden - destination marketing in the age of disinformation
By Marisa Garcia | February 22, 2017
The old expression ‘loose lips sink ships,’ has taken on new meaning as Sweden learned over the past... Read More
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