Priceline Group’s New CEO and 11 Other Digital Trends This Week

Sarah Enelow

December 18th, 2016 at 4:30 PM EST

Photo Credit: Priceline Group named its new CEO this week after ten months of leadership by acting CEO Jeffrey Boyd. Hilton

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These are the digital trends we were talking about this week.

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines digital trends. For all of our weekend roundups, go here. >>Tune in to hear how Paul English is rethinking the tools that travel agents use: Skift Backstage Podcast: Lola CEO on Why Messaging Matters >>Sometimes, being bigger really can be better. Or at least that's what Marriott is telling itself: Expedia and Priceline Can Expect Tougher Negotiations With Marriott the Next Time They Meet >>

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