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Expedia Group

🌎 expedia.com

Expedia Group is an American travel technology company that operates a portfolio of travel fare aggregators and metasearch engines, including well-known brands like Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. The company aims to facilitate travel by providing a wide range of services such as hotel bookings, flight reservations, car rentals, and vacation packages, making it easier for travelers to plan and book their trips. With a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, Expedia Group also emphasizes the importance of travel as a means to connect people and cultures.

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Expedia Group - Latest News and Updates

• Expedia Group reported strong Q3 financial results with a net income of $684 million and announced CFO Julie Whalen's resignation amid leadership changes.
• Expedia Group has enhanced its app with AI to summarize reviews and provide detailed property information, contributing to a 9% year-over-year increase in room nights booked as reported in their Q3 2024 earnings.
• Expedia Group announced that its CFO, Julie Whalen, will step down once a successor is appointed, expected by February 17, 2025.
• Expedia Group's Unpack '25 report reveals unexpected travel trends for 2025, including hidden gems, detour destinations, and the rise of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) travel.
• Tracey Weber has joined Expedia Group as General Manager -- Expedia Brand in the United States, previously serving as SVP, Digital Products, UX and Operations at CVS Health.

• Jean-Georges Perrin has joined Expedia Group as Principal Enterprise Data Architect in the United States.
• Expedia Group is currently hiring a Senior Country Manager for Singapore.
• Expedia Group is currently hiring for the position of Vice President, Air Global Commercial Trips Partnerships in the United States.
• Expedia Group experienced a slow start but accelerated bookings in the third quarter, with Vrbo achieving its first full quarter of growth.
• In Q3, Expedia Group's B2B revenue surged 18% to $1.2 billion, driven by partnerships with companies like Walmart Plus Travel and Microsoft, while CEO Ariane Gorin expressed optimism about continued growth.

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