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Expedia's Partnership with Travel Agents Adds New Growth Driver
12:00PM 7/27/2011
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By the end of 2012, one-third of the world's travel sales will be booked online. But the majority of bookings still happen through the traditional brick-and-mortar travel agents, which is why Expedia's new Travel Agent Affiliate Program is a smart growth move for the OTA.
Why Google's Flight Search Could Hurt Expedia, but Not Priceline
8:00AM 6/23/2011
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The travel-related search market became more competitive recently when Google added flight schedules to its search results. This could have a significant impact on online travel agencies, but a look at the details of how the service works shows why it will hit Expedia much harder than rival Priceline.
Donald Trump's Legacy: Kids Who Aim to Think Big
10:01AM 6/17/2011
Eric Trump started getting a taste of the family business at young age, tagging along with his real estate and hotel tycoon father, Donald Trump.
That early immersion set the stage for Eric's involvement with the Trump Organization as an adult, and his desire to follow in his father's footsteps.
Priceline recently announced a partnership with Asian low-cost carrier Jetstar Airways: Now, Priceline will provide bookings at thousands of Asian hotel properties on Jetstar's website. The potential gains from the deal should move the needle on Priceline's stock.
Tech-Savvy Travelers Are Avoiding Hotel Surcharges
8:00AM 5/24/2011
The first thing I learned as a young investment banker who often stayed in pricey hotels in big cities -- but didn't have the budget that most guests at that hotel did -- was to figure out how a short walk could save me big. Why buy a candy bar or bottle of water for $4 or $5 from the minibar when...
Expedia's Partnership with AirAsia Is Just the Ticket for Growth
10:00AM 5/23/2011
Company News, Expedia, Stock Picks, Stocks in the News, Market News
Expedia, the world's largest online travel agency, soon will be selling flights, hotel bookings and holiday packages in the world's fastest growing aviation and tourism market, thanks to an exclusive deal with AirAsia. Trefis takes a look at what the deal will mean for both companies.
Summer music festivals offer a fun way to hear the country's best bands, but between tickets, travel, food and accommodations, they aren't cheap. So we asked directors and promoters of some of the summer's top events for their favorite penny-pinching tips for festival-goers.
What if Priceline made changes to its "Name Your Own Price" service? Or what if it suddenly loses market share in hotel bookings, or starts offering its service on airline Web sites? Here,an interactive chart lets you see exactly what would happen. Go ahead, try it!
More visitors made their way to Sin City last year compared to 2009, helping to boost room rates at Las Vegas hotels -- even though hotel occupancy actually fell.
The Super Bowl in Dallas: An Economic Field Goal At Best
11:00AM 1/16/2011
There's no doubt about the Super Bowl's importance in sports, but will it really be a touchdown for Dallas's economy? While one study pegs the economic impact at $611 million, the number seems dubious -- especially considering it's still unclear who will be playing.
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