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Barry Diller on AI, the future of Expedia Group and the transformative power of travel
News / Online
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... Read More
As Gorin debuts as CEO, Expedia Group launches new AI assistant, content creator shops
News / Technology
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... Read More
Pango acquires mobility platform and ride-hailing app Gett
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Pango acquires mobility platform and ride-hailing app Gett
By Morgan Hines | May 10, 2024
Founded in 2010 in Israel, Gett is now headquartered in London and provides ground transportation for... Read More
Australian-based Hometime raises $6.6M to bolster STR growth
News / Startups
Australian-based Hometime raises $6.6M to bolster STR growth
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2024
The new funding is meant to bolster Hometime’s goal to professionalize the STR industry, to grow its... Read More
Tripadvisor is not for sale - at least not for now
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Tripadvisor is not for sale - at least not for now
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2024
Tripadvisor announced it is not selling amid first quarter earnings results that included revenue of... Read More
Expensify to launch travel platform
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Expensify to launch travel platform
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2024
Expensify Travel will exist as part of a partnership between Expensify and Spotnana and has... Read More
Wayve raises more than $1B in Series C
News / Technology
Wayve raises more than $1B in Series C
By Morgan Hines | May 7, 2024
The AI-powered autonomous driving company plans to use the new funding to bolster its goal of... Read More
Airbnb’s “Icons” launch prompts mixed reaction from industry voices
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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... Read More
Incoming Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin emphasizes AI, personalization
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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... Read More
Guesty acquires Rentals United
News / Distribution
Guesty acquires Rentals United
By Morgan Hines | May 2, 2024
STR property management platform Guesty has acquired cloud-based distribution platform Rentals United... Read More
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