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13 June 2014

2014: British Company Priceline Acquires OpenTable for $2.6 Billion

2014: British Company Priceline Acquires OpenTable for $2.6 Billion

On June 13, 2014, British travel company Priceline acquired restaurant reservation platform OpenTable for $2.6 billion.

Although primarily a technology and hospitality deal, it highlighted the growing integration of property, hospitality, tourism, and digital platforms that influence commercial real estate and hotel investments.

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