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Expedia, hotel chains under investigation by Utah AG, other states

By Leah Nylen ( May 9, 2019, 16:06 GMT | Insight) -- Expedia and major hotel chains are under investigation by several states including Utah over allegations they conspired to skew Google's search advertisements. The investigation grew out of a complaint by Travelpass, a Utah company that is suing the United States' eight largest hotel chains, including Marriott and Hilton, over agreements not to bid on each other's branded terms for online keyword search advertising.Expedia and major hotel chains are under investigation by several states, including Utah, over allegations they conspired to skew Google's search advertisements. The investigation grew out of a complaint by Travelpass, a Utah company that is suing the eight largest US hotel chains, including Marriott and Hilton, over agreements not to bid on each other's branded terms for online keyword search advertising....

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