Expedia’s Search for Its Next CEO and 11 Other Top Digital Stories This Week
Photo Credit: Expedia senior executive is looking for a new CEO for Expedia Group following the resignation of Mark Okerstrom. Flickr / Kris Krug
Skift Take
This week in digital, Expedia's senior executive Barry Diller has major changes to juggle going into 2020, starting with finding a new CEO. Meanwhile, in an unexpected turn, the younger generation is more likely to seek aid from travel advisors.
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Who Will Be Expedia’s New CEO? Facing intense competition and a company in disarray, the Expedia Group board and senior executive Barry Diller have no time to dillydally. No one can forecast what the online travel market will look like in the next five years, but Diller et al need to find a couple of top executives who can quickly figure out Expedia’s path forward.
The Way Forward for Expedia May Include Selling Off Businesses: The strategy and vision for the next stage in Expedia Group's life should include sharp departures from the status quo, but rest assured that the company line for the time being will be stability to keep the peace.
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