Amazon.com Inc expands with new travel and hotel booking services, taking on Expedia, TripAdvisor

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Description: NEW YORK • The site that sells everything from toilet paper to toys can now send you on a romantic getaway.

Source: FinancialPost.com

Date: April 21, 2015

Link: http://business.financialpost.com/fp-tech-desk/amazon-com-inc-expands-with-new-travel-and-hotel-booking-services-taking-on-expedia-tripadvisor?__lsa=30e8-a84a

Questions for discussion:

  • Why do you think Amazon is expanding into these services?
  • Do these areas require any new managerial considerations?
  • Is there a potential problem with trying “any” online product or service online?