Articles tagged “dara khosrowshahi”

Online Travel

Uber to Add Flights, Rail and Hotel Bookings to Its UK App

We shouldn't be too surprised, considering Uber's Dara Khosrowshahi was previously the CEO of Expedia Group. But technical questions will remain over how a ride-hailing and food delivery app can transform into a superapp so quickly.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Uber to Add Flights, Rail and Hotel Bookings to Its UK App

Ground Transport

Uber CEO Is Fine Not Having a Superapp Model to Broaden Ridesharer’s Reach Into Travel

Come for the rides, stay for the food. Dara Khosrowshahi joined Uber as CEO when ridehailing was everything. Now he's navigating a multi-product approach. Yet when it comes to profits, Uber's still en route.

Sean O'Neill | 3 years ago

Uber CEO Is Fine Not Having a Superapp Model to Broaden Ridesharer’s Reach Into Travel

Online Travel

Former Expedia CEO Knew Copying a Rival Was a ‘Recipe for Death’

Business school students can probably debate this question endlessly and there would be merit in either position: Should smaller companies copy their larger rivals or vice versa? In the Google era, marketing power often wins the day — but differentiation still counts.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Former Expedia CEO Knew Copying a Rival Was a ‘Recipe for Death’

Ground Transport

The Inside Story of an Online Travel Reunion at the New Uber

There were a ton of people who wanted the COO position at Uber, and it went to Expedia alum and former Orbtiz Worldwide CEO Barney Harford. The pressure will be on both Khosrowshahi and Harford to turn around the ridesharing company. As if there weren't abundant pressure already.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 6 years ago

The Inside Story of an Online Travel Reunion at the New Uber

Online Travel

Skift Podcast: What to Expect From the New Expedia

Our team of experts at Skift can talk Expedia news with the best — in fact, they are the best. Tune in for insight on Expedia's history and future under new leadership.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 7 years ago

Skift Podcast: What to Expect From the New Expedia

Online Travel

The Money Uber’s New CEO Left Behind at Expedia

Suddenly former Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi walks away from substantial unvested compensation. Becoming CEO of Uber may have been a once in a lifetime opportunity for Khosrowshahi, but we expect that Uber had to compensate him for his treasure trove of unvested options to pry him away.

Jared Wein, Skift | 7 years ago

The Money Uber’s New CEO Left Behind at Expedia

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Oral History of Online Travel: Barry Diller’s Deals Built A Travel Empire

Barry Diller, the senior executive at both IAC and Expedia, doesn't need any more plaques on his mansions' walls but he is one of the people who had oversized influence in making online travel what it is today. He had a great eye for how e-commerce would emerge and he pulled the trigger on his great acquisitions.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Oral History of Online Travel: Barry Diller’s Deals Built A Travel Empire

Online Travel

Expedia CEO’s 2012 pay rose 300 percent even as profits dropped

Whatever this raise means despite Expedia revenue performance, Wall Street isn't complaining much, the company stock rose 112 percent over 2012.

Sanjay Bhatt, Seattle Times | 11 years ago