Dennis Schaal, Skift
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.
4 days ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Asian tourist behavior is changing, reflecting a more mindful — and responsible — traveler overall.
4 days ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Luxury Escapes, which is expanding next into the U.S. and China, is drawing not just more affluent travelers but potential investors, with Qantas Airways being tipped to be making an offer
5 days ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
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.
5 days ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Kayak is making a landmark departure from its current strategy. It will add a tool to its mobile app to let users who book select short-term rentals and boutique hotels through it check in and check out via its app. That moves the travel metasearch player beyond merely listing accommodations to actually providing extra services for guests at partner properties.
1 week ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Mark Okerstrom’s time as CEO of Expedia Group ended abruptly Wednesday after merely two years. Here’s a recap of Okerstrom’s tenure and why controlling investor Barry Diller felt Okerstrom failed to keep an eye on the ball.
2 weeks ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Slowly but surely Amazon is building up a considerable travel presence in India via its app. How deep and far will it eventually decide to go?
2 weeks ago
Tom Lowry, Skift
Well, this is a surprise. Expedia's two top executives resign unexpectedly. And Barry Diller moves in.
2 weeks ago
Seth Borko, Skift Research
We head into 2020 with more question marks than any year of this cycle. Risks are rising and the global economy is slowing. Here's what you need to know to be prepared.
2 weeks ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Creating the connected trip means online travel agencies will have to become high-powered, tech-first, traditional travel agencies. It sounds cool but probably isn't feasible without major upheaval across the global travel market.
2 weeks ago
Jasmine Ganaishlal and Spencer Lee, Skift
This week in digital, Travel Leaders Group has a goal to fill the void left behind following the demise of Thomas Cook. Meanwhile, hotel chain Selina is competing against WeWork in Latin America with networking.
2 weeks ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
On the Beach's purchase of Classic Collection Holidays now looks like a strategic masterstroke in light of the collapse of Thomas Cook. Brick-and-mortar travel agents in the United Kingdom lost a holiday supplier, and the company has a ready-made alternative on offer.
3 weeks ago
