mergers and acqusitions

Boyd of Priceline talks, but with a focus on focus there is no inspiration

November 18, 2011 By Dennis Schaal 1 Comment

With a $25 billion market cap and counting, how does Priceline do it?

Filed Under: News Tagged With: brand strategy, GDS, global tech platform, Jeffery Boyd, Latin America travel, mergers and acqusitions, priceline, strategy, vacation inspiration

Southwest to acquire AirTran and stick with free bags policy

September 27, 2010 By Dennis Schaal Leave a Comment

Southwest Airlines’ agreement to acquire AirTran Airways for $1.4 billion could have one reservations system provider and major online travel agencies feeling pinched.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirTran Airways, distribution, GDS, mergers and acqusitions, online travel agencies, reservations system, southwest

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