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Opinion / Online

Why AI agents will supercharge, not bypass, OTAs

By Mario Gavira | January 6, 2025

Mario Gavira discusses how established online travel intermediaries could thrive in the era of agentic AI as they leverage the tech foundations and financial models they have spent years developing. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

What Expedia Group's travel trends report signals for the year ahead

By PhocusWire | December 12, 2024

Expedia Group shares the results of its latest consumer trend report that combines data from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo with a study of 25,000 travelers from 19 countries. Read More

News / Technology

Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead

By Morgan Hines | December 11, 2024

Much of how we search, book and experience travel has changed since Phocuswright was founded in 1994, and three industry veterans reflect on that evolution and offer ideas on what's to come. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group CEO on AI across operations and building bridges

By Matthew Parsons | November 21, 2024

Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin shares how the company is testing AI in consumer facing channels as well as for marketing, partners and more during a session at The Phocuswright Conference 2024. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group B2B revenue jumps 18% in Q3, far outpacing B2C

By Mitra Sorrells | November 7, 2024

Total revenue in the quarter was up 3% year over year to $4.1 billion, but along with strength in the B2B business the company noted an acceleration in B2C bookings and a return to growth for Vrbo. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group, Microsoft team up for loyalty initiative

By Morgan Hines | October 29, 2024

As a result of the new partnership, Bing users booking eligible accommodations will be able to earn both Microsoft Rewards and rewards offered by Expedia Group brands. Read More

News / Online

How commerce media is catching on in travel

By Linda Fox | October 17, 2024

United, Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Priceline, Marriott and Uber have all established media networks in recent years and are earning significant revenue from them. Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Hotels.com, Hospitable and more

By PhocusWire | August 23, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group’s next chapter – “Back to growth”

By Mitra Sorrells | June 24, 2024

Expedia Group's chief commercial officer and president of travel partners and media, Greg Schulze, explained the company's plans to fuel growth during a session at Phocuswright Europe. Read More

News / Online

Why niche can be nice in the massive world of online travel

By Morgan Hines | June 13, 2024

The wide-ranging conversation on the environment for smaller online travel sites touched on the challenges and rewards of working in a smaller, specialized space. Read More

News / Technology

How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning

By Morgan Hines | June 6, 2024

Expedia Group, Airbnb, Mindtrip and many other companies are looking to simplify group travel planning. Read More

News / Technology

Expedia designs travel media network as “one-stop shop” for advertisers

By Morgan Hines | May 24, 2024

The retail ad platform, housed within Expedia Group Media Solutions, provides new capabilities and access based on its first-party data and existing partnerships. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group

By Mitra Sorrells | May 23, 2024

As Gorin moves into the CEO role at Expedia Group, she shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban. Read More

News / Online

Barry Diller on AI, the future of Expedia Group and the transformative power of travel

By Morgan Hines | May 16, 2024

Expedia Group chairman and senior executive Barry Diller said he believes the world is seeing the beginning of the company's "next evolution" with Ariane Gorin as CEO. Read More