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Expedia's Ariane Gorin on AI visibility, traveler experience and activities growth
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Expedia's Ariane Gorin on AI visibility, traveler experience and activities growth
By Linda Fox | 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. Read More
Expedia Group cuts jobs, adds roles in reorganization
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Expedia Group cuts jobs, adds roles in reorganization
By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026
The company said it is simplifying its structure and reducing organizational layers. Read More
Key travel trends shaping destinations, experiences and stays
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Key travel trends shaping destinations, experiences and stays
By PhocusWire | 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... Read More
Travel investment, acquisitions and public market plays in 2025
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Travel investment, acquisitions and public market plays in 2025
By Linda Fox | 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. Read More
Investment accountability: How travel brands are measuring AI ROI
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Investment accountability: How travel brands are measuring AI ROI
By Morgan Hines | January 14, 2026
Travel companies are actively investing in AI hoping to boost business—but how are they measuring the return on investment? Read More
Beyond the software: Why support defines success in vacation rentals
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Beyond the software: Why support defines success in vacation rentals
By Tim Rosolio - Expedia Group | 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... Read More
PhocusWire’s most memorable interviews of 2025
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PhocusWire’s most memorable interviews of 2025
By PhocusWire | 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. Read More
Expedia to integrate with Alexa+ in 2026
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Expedia to integrate with Alexa+ in 2026
By Morgan Hines | December 29, 2025
With its Expedia integration, users will be able to talk to Alexa+ to find and book vacation rentals and hotels. Read More
The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2025
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The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2025
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2025
Revisit the 10 most-read news stories on PhocusWire this year, covering loyalty, AI and more. Read More
Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2025
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Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2025
By PhocusWire | December 17, 2025
PhocusWire names its 2025 newsmakers, spotlighting the companies and individuals behind the most significant moves. Read More
How Expedia Group believes AI can improve digital travel marketing
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How Expedia Group believes AI can improve digital travel marketing
By Morgan Hines | December 12, 2025
AI-supported travel marketing can work—as long as it still has a human touch, according to Rob Torres of Expedia Group. Read More
Expedia Group to expand tours and activities business with Tiqets acquisition
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Expedia Group to expand tours and activities business with Tiqets acquisition
By Abby Crotty | December 10, 2025
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, the OTA said. Read More
Expedia Group appoints first chief AI and data officer
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Expedia Group appoints first chief AI and data officer
By Abby Crotty | December 1, 2025
Xavier Amatriain is the former VP of AI and compute enablement at Google. Read More
10 key takeaways from Tourise 2025
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10 key takeaways from Tourise 2025
By Yeoh Siew Hoon | November 21, 2025
The inaugural Tourise Summit took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia November 11 to 13, hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism. Read More
Barry Diller on Google, AI and the future of travel search
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Barry Diller on Google, AI and the future of travel search
By Abby Crotty | November 21, 2025
The chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group said that Google's search monopoly is coming to an end. Read More
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