Booking.com's countermove to rate parity - Rather than resorting to retaliation, the company has adopted a strategy of "algorithmic persuasion" that focuses on influencing and guiding hoteliers' behavior rather than simply punishing them.

Jul 17, 2024 • Hospitality

Hotel direct booking share falling as OTAs bid heavily for greater market share - The battle for direct bookings has entered a new phase as online travel agents ramp up efforts to establish ownership of hotel guests and their booking journeys.

Jan 26, 2024 • Hospitality

What happened to Airbnb? - Financially, the sharing economy darling is thriving, but guests, hosts, and cities have had enough.

Nov 6, 2023 • Hospitality

Expedia took its concerns to Google - The company told Google that the bait and switch tactics that some OTAs deploy in Google Hotels is “screwed up” and Google made some satisfactory changes.

May 17, 2023 • Hospitality

Google has a new way to browse hotels - This week, the company introduced an easier way to browse and discover hotels on mobile.

Apr 4, 2023 • Hospitality

McKinsey identifies three major themes that will shape tourism in 2024 - Global travel is back and booming. More regional travel, new emerging travelers and a fresh set of destinations are driving steady spending.

Sep 24, 2024 • Travel

The new online path to purchase in travel - Expedia Group and Luth Research conducted a study that casts light on traveler preferences and behaviors throughout the online shopping journey.

Aug 16, 2023 • Hospitality

Expedia Group vice chairman Peter Kern quits - The Company announced the resignation of Peter Kern as Vice Chairman and member of the Board of Directors.

Sep 12, 2024 • Hospitality