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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

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As Gorin debuts as CEO, Expedia Group launches new AI assistant, content creator shops

By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2024

At Expedia Group's Explore event, the company announced a new generative AI trip planning tool and content creator marketplaces. Read More

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Airbnb’s “Icons” launch prompts mixed reaction from industry voices

By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2024

Some industry leaders are in favor of Airbnb's new limited-access, unconventional experiences that tie into pop culture while others are feeling underwhelmed Read More

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Incoming Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin emphasizes AI, personalization

By Morgan Hines | May 2, 2024

Ariane Gorin shared her plans as the incoming CEO of Expedia Group while the company reported earnings, tempering booking expectations for 2024. Read More

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Maturing STR sector challenged to balance host security and guest privacy

By D.J. Catron | April 24, 2024

Airbnb’s new policy banning indoor security cameras takes effect April 30, underscoring just how critical the sector’s concern for balancing security and privacy has become. Read More

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Online travel giants set new record for marketing spend in ‘23

By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2024

Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group collectively spent $16.8 billion on sales and marketing in 2023 as they compete with one another and with suppliers enticing travelers to book... Read More

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Why the Olympics, Taylor Swift mean more to STRs than just a revenue boost

By D.J. Catron | March 7, 2024

As short-term rentals grapple with new regulations, major events and tourist preferences may help solidify their place in the travel industry. Read More

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STR industry faces new rules in Europe; Airbnb welcomes change

By Morgan Hines | February 29, 2024

The short-term rental industry will have 24 months to comply with new industry regulations to be implemented across Europe. Read More

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Peter Kern stepping down, Ariane Gorin to take over as Expedia Group CEO in May

By Mitra Sorrells and Derek Catron | February 8, 2024

Kern has been Expedia Group's CEO since April 2020. The announcement came during an earnings call in which the company reported its highest ever full-year and fourth quarter revenue. Read More

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CEO Spotlight - Peter Kern of Expedia Group

By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2024

In a discussion last week at the ALIS event, Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern covers a range of topics including generative AI, next steps for One Key, customer acquisition strategies, global growth and... Read More

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Expedia Group's Julie Whalen talks tech transformation and travel demand

By Linda Fox | December 14, 2023

With just over a year as CFO of Expedia Group under her belt, Julie Whalen took to the stage at The Phocuswright Conference 2023 to discuss the company's technology developments, the impact of... Read More

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European lawmakers agree on registration system for short-term rental hosts and platforms

By Linda Fox | November 16, 2023

As a first step towards shaking short-term rentals rules across Europe, lawmakers have agreed on draft regulation for a registration system and data sharing. Read More

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Expedia Group, Booking on coming together with “one voice” to support short-term rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2023

Expedia Group's Tim Rosolio and Booking.com's Ben Harrell spoke about working together to address regulatory challenges, the benefits that Google provides to the sector and strategies to drive more... Read More

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Expedia ad concerns in search results raised in antitrust suit

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2023

Comments from Expedia Group chair Barry Diller have surfaced during the Google antitrust trial. Read More

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Expedia’s Kern: Focus is now on faster growth fueled by years of tech work

By Mitra Sorrells | November 2, 2023

Expedia Group posted record revenue and profitability in the third quarter of this year and reiterated full year guidance of double-digit topline growth with margin expansion. Read More

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