Expedia News

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

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.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 day ago

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.

Justin Dawes | 2 days ago

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?

Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago

Online Travel

Peter Kern Exits Expedia Board as New CEO Makes Changes

Did Ariane Gorin's strategy changes speed Peter Kern's departure from the Expedia Group board?

Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago

Podcasts

Travel’s Power Players, Hotel Growth Race and Expedia’s B2B Business

Today's podcast looks at the most influential people in the travel industry, who comes out on top of Marriott and Hilton's portfolio growth battle, and Expedia Group's defense of B2B.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Online Travel

Expedia CEO Defends B2B Partnerships as ‘Incremental’ to Consumer Businesses

Expedia's B2B business has penetrated international markets through partnerships that its consumer businesses have been unable to reach. Competitors are watching and are trying a similar tack.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Online Travel

Skift Power Rankings: Dara Khosrowshahi

He helped build Expedia. And now he’s trying to expand Uber from a ridesharing app into a booking platform for multiple types of travel.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Online Travel

Skift Power Rankings: Ariane Gorin

Gorin distinguished herself by leading Expedia’s key business to business segment. Now, as CEO, Gorin’s in the early days of running the whole show.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Is Vrbo’s Nick Saban Ad Trolling Airbnb Rooms?

Just in time for U.S. football season, Vrbo comes out with a hilarious ad about the vacation rental host in a shared space that you never want to meet. Even if it's in an Airbnb Room.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

The Secret Sauce Behind Ryanair’s ‘Controlled’ Ticket Sales Through Online Travel Agencies

Ryanair approved a handful of online travel agency partners, and it's verifying the details booking by booking.

Dennis Schaal | 4 weeks ago