EU, U.S. regulators pobe online deal; Cendant's acquisition of Gallileo draws scrutiny

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This article discusses the acquisition of the online travel system, Galileo International by Cendant Corp. and the investigations being conducted by the U.S. Justice Department and the European Commission. Concerns have been raised because Cendant owns and franchises several travel-service operations throughout the world.

Government regulation (cont), European Union, International economic relations, Public Administration, Government, Business services, not elsewhere classified, All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services, Airline Reservation Services, Laws, regulations and rules, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, United States. Department of Justice, European Union. European Commission, Airline reservations, Galileo International Inc.

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Cendant buys eBookers in $404 million deal

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Cendant Corp. has agreed to acquire ebookers PLC, one of Europe's leaders in the online travel industry for $404.3 million.

United Kingdom, Lodging & Tourist Services, Accommodation, Passenger Transportation Arrangement, Travel industry, ebookers PLC

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Cendant to sell travel unit to Blackstone affiliate

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Cendant Corp. of the United States is to sell its Travelport travel services unit for $4.3 billion to an affiliate of Blackstone Group L.P. also of the United States. The investment company is in the process of divesting a number of its holdings.

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