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OTAs to hand over AI pricing policy details in US House committee investigation
By Linda Fox
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March 6, 2026
The chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has written to the CEOs of Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, Lyft and Uber regarding the impact of AI-driven pricing.
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Expedia CFO on what's driving ‘radical’ shift at travel giant
By Morgan Hines
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March 5, 2026
CFO Scott Schenkel detailed how Expedia Group is optimizing operations to maximize efficiency and results.
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OTAs' marketing spend exceeded $20B in 2025
By Linda Fox
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February 27, 2026
Marketing investment from the largest online travel players rose again last year.
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AI is changing travel companies’ hiring mindset
By Morgan Hines
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February 25, 2026
Travel industry stakeholders weigh in on how AI is changing hiring thought processes.
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Vrbo partners with WeatherPromise to add weather-guarantee option
By Abby Crotty
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February 18, 2026
U.S. travelers will now see the option to add protection to “select reservations” through Vrbo.
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Expedia Group sees double-digit growth in revenue, gross bookings as AI push continues
By Abby Crotty
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February 12, 2026
Revenue was up 11% year over year to $3.5 billion, while total gross bookings were up 11% to $27 billion in Q4 2025.
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Hotel direct bookings remain stable despite rise of AI
By Abby Crotty
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February 2, 2026
SiteMinder's annual Hotel Booking Trends report found that direct booking remained largely unchanged in 2025.
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Expedia's Ariane Gorin on AI visibility, traveler experience and activities growth
By Linda Fox
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January 29, 2026
Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin says she is especially proud of how the OTA has been "going after AI" in recent years.
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Expedia Group cuts jobs, adds roles in reorganization
By Morgan Hines
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January 27, 2026
The company said it is simplifying its structure and reducing organizational layers.
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Key travel trends shaping destinations, experiences and stays
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January 20, 2026
From pop culture-inspired travel and sports tourism to growing interest in flexible stays and multi-property trips, the signals point to a more intentional and experience-led approach to travel in the...
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Travel investment, acquisitions and public market plays in 2025
By Linda Fox
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January 16, 2026
Funding started out strong with Perk securing $200 million, but similar large rounds were few and far between for the remainder of the year.
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Investment accountability: How travel brands are measuring AI ROI
By Morgan Hines
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January 14, 2026
Travel companies are actively investing in AI hoping to boost business—but how are they measuring the return on investment?
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Beyond the software: Why support defines success in vacation rentals
By Tim Rosolio - Expedia Group
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January 5, 2026
Software providers support property managers to streamline workflows and reduce manual errors, allowing managers to focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining impeccable owner...
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PhocusWire’s most memorable interviews of 2025
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December 30, 2025
The PhocusWire team curated a list of 10 insightful interviews this year, focusing on news value and relevance to 2025's top themes.
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Expedia to integrate with Alexa+ in 2026
By Morgan Hines
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December 29, 2025
With its Expedia integration, users will be able to talk to Alexa+ to find and book vacation rentals and hotels.
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