Booking, Expedia and HRS Are Making Hotels Pricier, NBER Study Suggests
Travel

Booking, Expedia and HRS Are Making Hotels Pricier, NBER Study Suggests

New research suggests that personalisation on hotel booking platforms lets hotels raise room rates faster than inflation...

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Expedia Opens San Jose AI Hub to Recruit From Big Tech's Backyard
Technology

Expedia Opens San Jose AI Hub to Recruit From Big Tech's Backyard

Expedia has opened a San Jose engineering hub minutes from Google’s headquarters and is courting Big Tech AI specialists...

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Travel AI Agents Are Still Built to Sell, Not to Serve Travelers
Travel

Travel AI Agents Are Still Built to Sell, Not to Serve Travelers

A new industry argument says Booking.com, Expedia and most travel AI tools are seller-side machines, not personal assist...

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Expedia Data Says August Is the Cheapest Month for International Flights
Personal Finance

Expedia Data Says August Is the Cheapest Month for International Flights

August international fares run nearly 30% cheaper than December, Expedia says, and last-minute bookings can save $225; s...

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Airbnb Lifts Revenue Forecast Again as US and Europe Demand Soars
Companies

Airbnb Lifts Revenue Forecast Again as US and Europe Demand Soars

Airbnb revised its 2026 revenue growth target to at least 15%, up from a previous 10-15% range, citing strong travel dem...

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Expedia B2B Plans Full-Service Travel Platform as Booking Consolidates Rival Offering
Travel

Expedia B2B Plans Full-Service Travel Platform as Booking Consolidates Rival Offering

Expedia Group’s B2B unit is shifting from a mostly hotel supplier to a one-stop shop for flights, experiences, and trans...

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