Articles tagged “booking holdings”

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Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Cites Generative AI’s Promise and Hurdles

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel cited the "explosion of interest" in generative AI (artificial intelligence), but counseled that it would be prudent to be patient about delivering on its promises. Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings, pictured here speaking at Skift Global Forum in September 2022 in New York, is keen on more tech investment.…

Dennis Schaal | 5 days ago

Online Travel

Airbnb Widened Marketing Edge Against Rivals in 2022

Airbnb, which is very standoffish when it comes to paying for digital ads on Google.com and Google Travel, is winning the marketing sweepstakes by a landslide. Not even close.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Airbnb Widened Marketing Edge Against Rivals in 2022

Travel Booking

Booking Holdings’ 6 Brands, Explained

Booking Holdings’ empire is one of the most valuable in the travel industry. We break down the six major brands that bring home the money.

Joey Tyson, Skift | 2 weeks ago

Booking Holdings’ 6 Brands, Explained

Online Travel

Booking.com Is Wait-and-See on Generative AI

There can be value in jumping into new business opportunities right away, especially for young startups. But for established companies like Booking.com, the slow and steady approach may be best.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Booking.com Is Wait-and-See on Generative AI

Online Travel

Booking Holdings Trends in 6 Charts

Booking Holdings was in hiring mode in 2022, particularly in Asia Pacific. That should be nice timing given the China reopening.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Booking Holdings Trends in 6 Charts

Online Travel

Expedia’s Vrbo Plays Its Hand in the Shadow of Airbnb

How would Expedia and its Vrbo unit compete in short-term rentals against a juggernaut like Airbnb? Set realistic expectations and play to your strengths.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Expedia’s Vrbo Plays Its Hand in the Shadow of Airbnb

Online Travel

Booking and Airbnb Have a $22 Billion Wad of Cash — How Will They Spend It?

The sure bet is that the major online travel agencies will use some cash to buy back shares in 2023 unless the economy tanks. Less sexy than acquisitions, but good for shareholders. Still, that leaves plenty of money for some possible headline-making deals.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Booking and Airbnb Have a $22 Billion Wad of Cash — How Will They Spend It?

Online Travel

Booking Holdings Makes Good on Long-Standing Goal to Take U.S. Market Share

Booking.com made headway in the U.S. while Expedia was likely distracted getting its internal house in order. Throw Hopper into the mix, and Booking will have to fight to solidify any inroads.

Dennis Schaal | 4 weeks ago

Booking Holdings Makes Good on Long-Standing Goal to Take U.S. Market Share

Online Travel

Trivago and Tripadvisor Metasearch Lag Online Travel Agency Pandemic Recovery

Some metasearch sites have lost a bit of marketing appeal for advertisers. More brand marketing and Google are likely among the factors behind the trend.

Dennis Schaal | 4 weeks ago

Trivago and Tripadvisor Metasearch Lag Online Travel Agency Pandemic Recovery

Online Travel

The Era of Radical Innovation in Travel Booking Has Arrived

For years, we at Skift have talked about messaging & voice search being two potential new interfaces that help change travel booking, but not much has happened. Conversational AI is very likely going to change that.

Rafat Ali | 1 month ago

The Era of Radical Innovation in Travel Booking Has Arrived