The Priceline Group boosted its gross bookings during the first quarter to $12.3 billion, a 34% year-over-year rise. The US-based travel comparison conglomerate boosted its spending on marketing offline and online in its effort to fend off rivals including Google, Expedia, and Skyscanner. The company said its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation for the quarter was $513 million, an increase of 39% over a year ago.

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