Expedia Chairman Blasts His Own Company and 14 Other Top Digital Stories This Week
Photo Credit: Morale at Expedia is likely low today following a call with investors during which Chairman Barry Diller tore into the company, accusing it of being "all life and no work." Wikimedia Commons / Travelarz
Skift Take
This week in digital news, Expedia Chairman Barry Diller led an eventful earnings call during which he tore into the company's work-life balance and bloat, but also admitted he was just beginning to understand the business. Plus, Skift Research explores Google's far-reaching impact on the travel industry.
Digital Travel News Weekly Roundup
Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines digital trends. For all of our weekend roundups, go here.
Expedia Chairman Barry Diller Rips His ‘Bloated’ Company as ‘All Life, No Work’: The straight talk from Diller and Kern will likely delight Wall Street, and rankle former management and current employees. Employees will have to buy into the new vision if there’s any hope it will become reality.
Uber Co-Founder Travis Kalanick Backs Hotel Company Using 3D Printing Tech: The figure $20 million might not sound like a huge amount, but in the world of flat-pack hotels, it can probably get you quite far.
Google Bows to European Pressure and Tests Adding Travel Rivals’ Direct Links: Google has argued for years that its boxed-up and featured hotel, flight, and restaurant results are highlighted because they provide users with the “best answers.” But in Europe, regulators may have pushed Google to acquiesce, offering its competitors some air time in its featured results by testing direct links.
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