Expedia ousts CTO for policy violations - Rathi Murthy fired due to “a violation of company policy,” just days after the online travel firm’s annual product and partner conference.

May 20, 2024 • Hospitality

Ariane Gorin outlines her goals as Expedia Group CEO - After becoming Expedia Group CEO on May 13, Ariane Gorin highlighted her top goals at the company's Explore conference: international growth and accelerating the B2C business.

May 17, 2024 • Hospitality

Hoteliers prioritize personalization - According to a recent Amadeus study, personalization is seen as a key driver of business value for hoteliers, with 85% believing it can generate more than 5% additional revenue.

May 17, 2024 • Hospitality

Redefining today's Chinese luxury travelers - In collaboration with leading media platform Jing Daily, Marriott International unveils an in-depth report shedding light on the evolving landscape of luxury travel in China.

May 17, 2024 • Hospitality

How H10 Hotels grew their marketing database by capturing first-party data - As part of their direct channel strategy, H10 Hotels focused on utilizing innovative digital tools to enhance their marketing efforts.

May 17, 2024 • Hospitality

Why Expedia’s travel media network launch is different - The “travel media network” will leverage first-party data from across the online travel agency including Vrbo, Travelocity, and Orbit.

May 17, 2024 • Hospitality

The power of a unified Expedia platform - There was a palpable sense of change at Expedia's annual partner conference, driven not only by the introduction of new technology but also by the appointment of Ariane Gorin as the company's new CEO.

May 17, 2024 • Hospitality

Gen Z gives some hotels a surprising boost - Some hoteliers who cater to Gen Z are seeing many of today's young people spend more of their discretionary income on travel than millennials did.

May 16, 2024 • Hospitality