Expedia News

On today’s podcast, we break down the hotel loyalty race, share Alexa’s new travel skills, and explain Southwest’s new booking partnerships.

The move marks another major shift for Southwest, which had long resisted online travel agencies and encouraged direct bookings as a way to boost customer loyalty.

On today’s podcast we discuss upbeat earnings reports from both Expedia and Hilton, as well as why one online travel CEO doesn’t think consumers will pay for greener trips.

Expedia has its hands full getting Hotels.com and Vrbo back on track, and the antitrust environment may not be optimal for acquisitions these days. But if the company comes across a hard-to-resist M&A opportunity, never say never.

There would be puts and takes involved in any Hopper IPO. Its youthful audience and fintech products are advantages. But what would happen if Expedia decided to remove its hotel supply again?

Scott Schenkel gets the number 2 job at Expedia Group, and he'll be a key player in the turnaround.

As Booking Holdings resets its investment priorities in the AI era, its business-to-business services, which Expedia has far outpaced, won't likely be high on the list. What's next?

Expedia punched Hopper in the mouth in 2023 when it cut off their relationship, and Hopper was never able to make up the lost ground. Expedia, under new leadership, wanted to see revenue from Hopper flowing in again.

Ariane Gorin says Expedia is keeping an eye on how it needs to evolve in a world being reshaped by AI.

A recent survey from Expedia Group highlights the travel preferences and potential of Asia’s emerging middle class, presenting a significant opportunity for travel brands to create new experiences tailored to this growing demographic.