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Expedia partners with PredictHQ to forecast travel demand ahead of World Cup
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: PredictHQ has agreed to a deal which would see predictive data for sports tourism integrated into Expedia’s operator management platform.
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.
Turkish travel association files lawsuit against Airbnb, Expedia and others
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTurkey: The Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) has filed a lawsuit seeking an access ban on 10 foreign travel and booking platforms, citing unfair competition and unregulated activity.
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 […]
Expedia updates Vrbo platform with new AI and tech features
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has added a suite of updates to its Vrbo vacation home rental platform designed to drive more demand for vacation rental partners, improve quality standards, and simplify the booking process for travellers.
TikTok and Booking.com partner to enable in-app bookings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: TikTok and Booking.com have launched a partnership that allows US users to book hotels directly within the TikTok app.
Airbnb adopts single service fee, poised to compete with OTAs
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb is transitioning most hosts using PMS to a single service fee structure next month, signalling a move toward competing with PMS
Expedia launches AI-generated tool for easy travel booking
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Expedia has introduced a AI-generated tool that uses social media reels to create bookable travel plans in just a few clicks.
Expedia reports drop in US travel demand in Q1
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe company cited weaker consumer sentiment and reduced inbound travel as key challenges.
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.