Urgent wake-up call – time to create a sense of urgency in the travel booking path

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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?

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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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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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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?

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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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