The annual partner conference is Expedia's showcase for its direction and near-term ambitions, as well as a place for executives to demo new products to the company's partner ecosystem.
The product team underwent a shift recently, as Expedia's Chief Product Officer John Kim moved over to lead HomeAway. Arthur Chapin is now leading the product group as the Senior Vice President of the product and design group.
Chapin took to the stage last week to show live demos of three specific developments: an Alexa voice booking app, an improved user experience for its revenue management tools, and an integration of digital hotel room keys into its consumer-facing apps. From our vantage point up front, we snagged a few short videos that highlight the projects Expedia shared with its partners.
Booking hotels with your voice via Alexa
The evolution of its revenue management tool for hotels
Unlocking hotel rooms digitally through Expedia's apps