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Rumor: Priceline Searching For Domestic Partner  

Posted on Mar 18, 2008 | 19:03

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US online travel service provider Priceline is looking to partner with a domestic company to build a hotel booking brand in mainland China, reports Donews quoting an unnamed insider. According to the insider, Priceline has contacted search companies including Kooxoo, Aibang and Qunar regarding China entry. The insider said Priceline intends to inject a large amount of capital into its future Mainland partner.

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