Expedia Group reveals 2026 travel trends in new ‘Unpack’ report
US: Expedia Group has unveiled Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel, its latest annual report highlighting the key shifts shaping global tourism next year. Drawing on insights from more than 24,000 global travellers, the report identifies seven core trends from salvaged hotels and farm stays to book club retreats and AI-powered destination stewardship all reflecting […]
ChatGPT launches travel apps with Expedia and Booking.com
US: OpenAI has launched third-party apps within ChatGPT, starting with travel giants Expedia and Booking.com, allowing users to research and book trips directly through the chatbot. The move follows the launch of OpenAI’s new Apps SDK (software development kit), which enables developers to create integrated experiences within ChatGPT. The feature opens ChatGPT’s 800-million-strong user base […]
Vrbo introduces full penalties for hosts who leave guests stranded
US: Vacation rental platform Vrbo will begin imposing 100 per cent penalties on US hosts who fail to provide guests access to a booked property, starting October 1.
Vrbo launches global promotions suite
US: Vrbo has launched a global promotions suite designed to help hosts attract a broader range of travellers through discounts and strategic pricing. The suite is now available worldwide on Vrbo and its sister platforms, including Abritel, FeWo-Direkt, Stayz, Bookabach, and eligible vacation rental listings on Expedia. The promotions suite currently features early booking and […]
Expedia Group confirms restructuring and further layoffs
US: Expedia Group has confirmed it is restructuring parts of its organisation, a move that is expected to involve further layoffs.
Vrbo to revise One Key earn rates from May
Vrbo loyalty rewards are changing from 22 May 2025, with One KeyCash earn rates now linked to membership tiers
Vrbo reveals its 2025 vacation rentals of the year
US: Vrbo has unveiled its 2025 vacation rentals of the year, with the selection showcasing some of the top-rated holiday homes across the United States.
Expedia Group announces further round of job cuts
US: Expedia Group has undergone more restructuring by laying off an undisclosed number of staff in its marketing and creative teams.
Expedia Group appoints Schenkel as new CFO
US: Expedia Group has confirmed the appointment of Scott Schenkel as its new chief financial officer [CFO].
Expedia Group names Ranganathan as new CPO
US: Expedia Group has announced the appointment of Shilpa Ranganathan as its new chief product officer, marking her return to the company to lead its product and design teams.