A new deal may serve to loosen the Capital One-Hopper partnership. Meanwhile, Hopper CEO Fred Lalonde co-founded and chairs a climate company: Doesn't a struggling Hopper require his full-time attention?
Expedia’s B2C and B2B segment strategy is taking off. The B2B side continues to grow, while the consumer division is finally steadying after a long tech overhaul.
Capital One Travel landed an experienced travel B2B exec in Sarah Kaplan Moore, who hails from the online travel agency side of the ledger. Capital One's Discover acquisition potentially provides it with ammunition to better compete against leaders Chase Travel and American Express Travel.
Adding vacation rentals to Expedia Group's B2B partner network is progress, but it's amazing that it took so long when you consider how mainstream these properties have become.
If online travel agencies want to go to where people are booking travel, they are going to have to make the B2B game an integral part of their businesses. Otherwise, they'll be handing those potential customers to competitors.
Expedia Group has long been a leader in B2B travel technology, but 2025 marks a turning point as the company seeks to clarify its solutions for partners looking to streamline operations, enhance traveler experiences, and seize new opportunities in digital transformation.
Creador is banking on MG’s low-cost platform to shake up key markets like North Asia and Europe. The challenge? Scaling globally while keeping MG’s lean and efficient DNA intact.
As Booking Holdings resets its investment priorities in the AI era, its business-to-business services, which Expedia has far outpaced, won't likely be high on the list. What's next?