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Business Travel

Expedia Has No Plans to Spin Off Vrbo for Valuation ‘Games’

Expedia has no plans to spin off whole-home site Vrbo following Airbnb's blockbuster IPO. Instead, the company is doubling down on expanding the site through its various channels amid a strong pandemic vacation rental market.

Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Indonesia’s Traveloka Gears Up for Possible IPO With Renewed Focus on Local Offerings

Traveloka is strengthening its local offerings with a potential public listing in its future, either through a traditional IPO or a red hot SPAC. The approach may be paying off as the company works to bolster its operations for a post-pandemic world, but how much more localization can the app offer?

Reem Abdellatif, Skift | 3 years ago

Online Travel

Behind Tripadvisor’s Bet on a Subscription Model for a Pandemic Recovery

Even before the pandemic, Tripadvisor faced many challenges monetizing its user base. The travel platform is now turning to more user-friendly subscription models to change that. But will it be able to meet the evolving demands of travelers in a post-Covid world?

Reem Abdellatif, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Travel Investor Certares to Target Pandemic Hotel Opportunities

Founder and senior managing director Greg O'Hara also painted a positive picture for the outdoor and adventure sector in a frank interview.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Online Travel

Kayak CEO Says Metasearch Still Has Clout Despite Travel Industry’s Direct Booking Push

The ever-lively Kayak CEO Steve Hafner said he expects a marketing blitz from Airbnb's rivals. Hafner also said Kayak is developing a property management system for independent and boutique hotels. This month, the metasearch company will push its business travel tools to 60 markets.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago