Expedia Group reports double-digit Q4 growth as AI strategy takes shape

Reading Time: < 1 minuteExpedia Group reported double-digit growth in revenue and gross bookings in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the company continues to adapt its distribution strategy around AI-driven travel discovery.
Expedia Group reveals 2026 travel trends in new ‘Unpack’ report

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: 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 […]
Expedia Group announces further round of job cuts

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: 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

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has confirmed the appointment of Scott Schenkel as its new chief financial officer [CFO].
Expedia Group names Ranganathan as new CPO

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: 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.
Thumu replaces Murthy as Expedia Group CTO

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has announced the appointment of Ramana Thumu as its new chief technology officer, replacing previous incumbent Rathi Murthy, who was fired in May for “a violation of company policy”.
Kern departs vice chairman and board positions at Expedia Group

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has announced that former CEO Peter Kern is stepping down from his role as vice chairman and has left the group’s board with immediate effect.
IHM’s 2025 ones to watch in travel, hospitality and real estate

Reading Time: 19 minutesWorldwide: The IHM editorial team have created a list of 25 influential leaders across travel, hospitality and real estate who they believe have a big 12 months ahead of them.
Expedia Group undergoes executive team reshuffle

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has undergone a reshuffle of its executive team, with the departure of its president of Expedia Brands, and the appointment of a new chief operations officer and chief marketing officer respectively.
Expedia Group to reduce team headcount by nine per cent

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Online travel agency Expedia Group is to cut around 1,500 jobs, accounting for nine per cent of the company’s overall headcount, as part of a restructuring and cost-cutting measure.