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Expedia News

The latest news and analysis of Expedia, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.

Online Travel

Uber-Expedia Super Deal? Our Answers to 10 Big Questions  

Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical.

Uber-Expedia Super Deal? Our Answers to 10 Big Questions  

Online Travel

The Dream Deal: Uber Exploring Buying Expedia, Says FT

This seems to be a trial balloon. No active talks are underway. But it makes intuitive sense given Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's past and current ties with Expedia.

The Dream Deal: Uber Exploring Buying Expedia, Says FT

Tourism

Expedia’s ‘Phenomena Tourism’ Trend: 5 Tips for Destination Marketers

In 2025, some remote locations will enjoy more popularity because they offer access to celestial events, animal migrations, and other natural experiences. Here are 5 tips for destination marketers to capitalize on the growing interest.

Expedia’s ‘Phenomena Tourism’ Trend: 5 Tips for Destination Marketers

Online Travel

Airbnb, Booking and Expedia: Expect More Stock Buybacks, Not Much M&A in 2025

Slow growth and not much merger and acquisition activity. Welcome to online travel's not "terribly exciting" period, according to BTIG.

Airbnb, Booking and Expedia: Expect More Stock Buybacks, Not Much M&A in 2025

Online Travel

Despegar Gets Freedom to Expand Independently of Expedia’s Hotels in New 10-Year Partnership

With two partners having big B2B ambitions, something had to give.

Despegar Gets Freedom to Expand Independently of Expedia’s Hotels in New 10-Year Partnership

Podcasts

Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin at Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Expedia Group believes its tech migration has been a success, and that other innovations could boost business. CEO Ariane Gorin touched on those topics and more at the recent Skift Global Forum.

Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin at Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Hotels

First Flights, Now the Travalyst Climate Coalition Turns to Hospitality Data

Travalyst's challenge in hospitality will be in trying to make itself a leader in sustainability measurement. This will be a tougher sell than flights.

First Flights, Now the Travalyst Climate Coalition Turns to Hospitality Data

Podcasts

Expedia’s Evolution, JetBlue’s Challenges and Dubai’s Sphere

Today's podcast looks at Expedia's new focus, Jetblue's frustrations, and a sphere for Dubai.

Expedia’s Evolution, JetBlue’s Challenges and Dubai’s Sphere

Online Travel

New Expedia CEO: Building Vrbo, Loyalty, and AI Tools

Some parts of Expedia Group took a hit during its recently completed tech migration, and now the new CEO is focused on rebuilding and more.

New Expedia CEO: Building Vrbo, Loyalty, and AI Tools

Online Travel

Is the Thrill Gone in Online Travel? Experiences to the Rescue? Hear More at Skift Global Forum

Five years from now, will Airbnb be at the top of the heap in short-term rentals? Will Chase Travel be a headliner? Will future generations yearn to travel as current ones do?

Is the Thrill Gone in Online Travel? Experiences to the Rescue? Hear More at Skift Global Forum