Learning Center Tag: Kayak

Google Hotel Finder: Streamlining the Hotel Shopping Cycle

Written by Ronnie on August 5, 2011

On July 29th, Google launched their latest experimental product, Google Hotel Finder, which is designed to help consumers shop for hotels directly on Google. Consumers can now complete more phases of the buying cycle directly on Google, without having to visit the hotel’s official website, TripAdvisor or an OTA website. This is big news because [...]

Google Buying Expedia? Hmm…Not really!

Written by Vikram on April 2, 2008

The stock market was buzzing yesterday about a possible bid by Google for Expedia Inc. Expedia’s stock rose 9% in afternoon trading. However, no one credible has confirmed this takeover bid, and now it seems more like an April Fools Day special. Here is my opinion on why this deal is pure speculation and doesn’t [...]