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iPhone app data suggests mobile device users may be a ‘Different Breed’ of online travel consumers
Priceline.com released today its first set of findings on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users who are booking hotel rooms through Priceline’s Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator app.
Priceline.com finds major U.S. cities are big winners as travelers stay closer to home for Labor Day
The see-saw battle between U.S. and international cities for Labor Day tourists took another turn this year, as many travelers decided to spend summer’s last long holiday weekend (Sept. 4-6) in the States, according to priceline.com’s annual list of the Top 50 Labor Day Destinations.
Priceline.com expands popular hotel negotiator app with service for negotiating car rental deals
Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) announced today that it has expanded its popular Hotel Negotiator App by adding a new service that enables travelers with iPhone and iPod touch to save up to 40% on rental cars by negotiating last-minute deals through priceline.com’s Name Your Own Price(R) rental car service.
Priceline snaps up TravelJigsaw
Online travel services provider Priceline.com has acquired TravelJigsaw, a multinational car hire reservation service. While the exact terms of the deal were not disclosed, Priceline confirmed it intends to retain the Manchester-based organisation’s current management team, who will also maintain a minority ownership stake in the company.
New Orleans tops Priceline.com’s annual list of top 50 destinations
With Mardi Gras (February 16) coming right on the heels of Valentine’s Day (February 14) and Presidents’ Day (February 15), it was no surprise to see New Orleans move to the top of priceline.com’s Top 50 Destinations List
Travel sites win key US tax ruling
Online travel companies including Expedia have won the first of several pending legal battles to roll back tax assessments by California cities that claim they owe tens of millions of dollars in occupancy taxes.
Priceline.com Releases Its Annual List of Top New Year’s Party Spots
Priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN) today released its 6th annual list of top 50 destinations for ringing in the New Year. For the 5th year in a row, Las Vegas is the #1 destination for New Year’s revelers.
Priceline.com announces redemption of 2006 2.25% convertible senior notes
Priceline.com Incorporated (Nasdaq: PCLN) announced that on January 20, 2010, it will redeem all of its outstanding 2006 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due January 15, 2025 (the “Notes”) (CUSIP number 741503AH9*).
Texas Cities vs. PCLN, EXPE, OWW et al: A Draw at Best
Late last week, a jury in San Antonio delivered a verdict on a class-action suit against the major OTAs that was brought by around 170 cities in Texas. The verdict against Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity and Priceline is for $20M plus court imposed penalties and interest.
Priceline Negotiator Trades Phasers for an iPhone
Priceline.com launched a cool new iPhone application today that not only functions well but is also really fun.
Priceline.com Launches iPhone App For Last-Minute Negotiating On Name-Your-Own-Price(R) Hotel Rooms
Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today announced the availability of the Hotel Negotiator App on the App Store. The app, which features The Priceline Negotiator (William Shatner), lets travelers use iPhone or iPod touch to quickly find and book last-minute hotel rooms using priceline.com’s Name Your Own Price® hotel service and save up to 50% over published hotel rates.
Priceline.com wins Connecticut Technology Council Tech Top 40 Award
Priceline.com said today that it will be recognized on October 22nd by the Connecticut Technology Council and UHY LLP as a UHY LLP Tech Top 40 company for 2009. The list of 40 tech companies celebrates the fastest-growing technology companies in the state.