Where Did Expedia CEO Okerstrom Go Wrong and 11 Other Top Digital Stories This Week
Photo Credit: Former Expedia CEO Mark Okerstrom at the company's Explore '18 conference in Las Vegas December 5 2018. Okerstrom resigned from his position after a shareholder meeting. Expedia Group / Adam Shane Productions
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This week in digital, Expedia is searching for replacements as two of the online travel giant's top executives announced their resignation this week. Meanwhile, Kayak is joining the short-term rental game as it plans to add additional services for guests.
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The Rise and Fall of Mark Okerstrom as Expedia CEO: Mark Okerstrom’s time as CEO of Expedia Group ended abruptly Wednesday after merely two years. Here’s a recap of Okerstrom’s tenure and why controlling investor Barry Diller felt Okerstrom failed to keep an eye on the ball.
Huge Reorg At Expedia, CEO Out, Diller Takes Over: Well, this is a surprise. Expedia's two top executives resign unexpectedly. And Barry Diller moves in.
Kayak’s Search App Will Soon Let Users Check in to Select Rentals and Hotels: Kayak is making a landmark departure from its current strategy. It will add a tool to its mobile app to let users who book select short-term rentals and boutique hotels through it check in and
