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ChatGPT launches travel apps with Expedia and Booking.com
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVrbo 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: 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
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.
Expedia Group and Microsoft Bing launch loyalty partnership
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp., bringing together their respective loyalty programmes to offer Bing users additional rewards on bookings powered by Expedia.