The Priceline Group

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Who can forget William Shatner as the original spokesperson for "name your own price"? However, this company has grown through acquisitions to a major stakeholder in online travel booking.

Fast Facts
Headquarters: Norwalk, CT US
Company Type: Public

Overview
The Priceline Group is the world’s leading provider of online travel & related services, provided to consumers and local partners in 224 countries and territories throughout the world. Collectively, The Priceline Group operates in 224 countries and territories in Europe, North America, South America, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and Africa in over 42 languages. The Priceline Group’s mission is to help people experience the world.(source: pricelinegroup.com)

Brands
Booking.com
Priceline.com
Agoda.com
Kayak.com
Rentalcars.com
OpenTable.com

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