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Expedia CEO: Our 2 ‘Supercharger’ Brands Are Leading the Way

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Dennis Schaal

Photo Credit: Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called on the Trump administration to stop ruining the perception of the American Dream around the world. He appeared on Jim Cramer's Mad Money show May 3, 2017. Jim Cramer/Mad Money

Skift Take

When it comes to growing brands -- or at least buying companies with capable management teams -- Expedia knows what it's doing. You can count on Trivago and HomeAway both becoming more formidable than they are today.

Expedia Inc. expects to be a fast-growing company over the next few years and that spurt is led by HomeAway and Trivago, which CEO Dara Khosrowshahi characterized as "the superchargers within the portfolio." In the first quarter, which ended March 31, HomeAway's revenue grew 30 percent to $185 million, and Trivago made HomeAway's mark seem relatively ho-hum. Trivago's revenue leaped 62 percent to $286 million. In contrast, parent company Expedia Inc. saw revenue tick upward a slower 15

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