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Expedia Follows Exec Shakeup With Job Cuts

Expedia Follows Exec Shakeup With Job Cuts

By laying off 12% of Expedia's workforce, Chairman Barry Diller is following through on his pledge to reshape the "bloated organization."

By Matthew Heller | February 25, 2020

Expedia CEO, CFO Resign After Disagreement with Board

Expedia CEO, CFO Resign After Disagreement with Board

Chairman Barry Diller said senior management and the board disagreed on strategy.

By Lauren Muskett | December 4, 2019

A ‘Strong Travel Culture’ Pays Off for Companies

Workplace Issues

A ‘Strong Travel Culture’ Pays Off for Companies

A cultural view of business travel as a strategic investment rather than a cost to be minimized aligns with some important business considerations.

By David McCann | June 21, 2019

Judge Sides With United in Expedia Contract Case

Risk & Compliance

Judge Sides With United in Expedia Contract Case

Expedia failed in its bid to maintain access to data for United flights scheduled after the companies' ticketing agreement expires.

By Matthew Heller | April 8, 2019

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Sept. 1

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Sept. 1

Expedia, The Williams Cos., LendingTree, Kirby, Douglas Dynamics, L.B. Foster, Abiomed, ScanSource, Health New England, Inseego

By Joan Urdang | September 1, 2017

Trivago Shares Climb 7.7% in Market Debut

Trivago Shares Climb 7.7% in Market Debut

The IPO was priced below expectations at $11 per share, but the hotel-search website raised $287.1 million.

By Matthew Heller | December 16, 2016

Expedia IT Specialist Accused of Insider Trading

Risk & Compliance

Expedia IT Specialist Accused of Insider Trading

The SEC says Jonathan Ly made $350,000 in illicit profits by trading on nonpublic information he obtained from Expedia's computers and email accounts.

By Matthew Heller | December 6, 2016

Unlocking Hidden Value Through ‘Ubernomics’

Unlocking Hidden Value Through ‘Ubernomics’

How companies like Uber and Airbnb are showing the way to a new, collaborative economy.

By Barbara Gray | April 25, 2016

Finance and Accounting Roundup for Executives

Corporate Finance

Finance and Accounting Roundup for Executives

Be informed, get involved, and shape the world through finance. Here's today's roundup and finance win and fail of the day.

By Kerry Maruna | November 6, 2015

Expedia Buys HomeAway for $3.9B

Expedia Buys HomeAway for $3.9B

The deal for HomeAway, a publicly traded provider of vacation rentals, puts Expedia in direct competition with Airbnb.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 5, 2015

The Hotel Industry: Life Is Suite

The Hotel Industry: Life Is Suite

Hotel chains are thriving, for now, thanks to innovation and a bit of luck.

By Economist Staff | August 13, 2015

Should Online Retailers Be Required to Collect State Taxes?

Should Online Retailers Be Required to Collect State Taxes?

Four participants in the debate contend on whether states should get new taxing power.

By David Katz | July 21, 2015

Expedia Sells China Stakes

Expedia Sells China Stakes

The online travel site is one of several companies that have recently relinquished majority ownership of Chinese ventures.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 22, 2015