Trends Ep 81 Expedia Group interview with three senior Executive for Trends & TravelDailyNews

Описание: Trends Ep 81: Expedia sets out its global vision with Bangkok as its stage At a time when Southeast Asia is redefining the global travel landscape, Expedia Group chose Bangkok’s iconic Dusit Thani Hotel as the stage to gather partners, reveal insights, and set out its bold ambitions for the future of travel.

In this Trends episode (Ep. 81), Theodore Koumelis, publisher of TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific and media affiliate of Trends, sits down with three of Expedia’s top executives:
• Michael Dykes, Vice President of Market Management, Asia-Pacific
• Jennifer Andre, Global Vice President, Business Development, Expedia Group Advertising • Greg Schulze, Chief Commercial Officer, Expedia Group

Together, they outline Expedia’s vision for the future of travel, spotlighting how hotels, tourism boards, and destinations across Asia-Pacific can leverage Expedia’s marketplace, AI-driven tools, and advertising platforms to capture demand and drive sustainable growth.

Highlights from the episode:
– Michael Dykes on how hoteliers in Bangkok and APAC can sharpen performance with real-time data and AI-driven insights.
– Greg Schulze on the Expedia Group Marketplace as a “force multiplier” for travel, uniting supply and demand on a global scale.
– Jennifer Andre on AI-powered advertising, campaign efficiency, and sustainability through dispersing travellers to lesser-known destinations.
– Insights into how Expedia accounts for over one-third of American travellers visiting Thailand and why the region is a key growth engine.
– The role of content, reviews, and localisation in driving hotel visibility and bookings.

Backed by Expedia’s strong Q2 2025 results, with revenues up 6%, EPS up 21%, room nights up 7%, B2B bookings up 17% and advertising revenue up 19%, the message from Bangkok was clear: Asia-Pacific is both a growth engine and a laboratory for travel innovation.

About Trends TV Trends is a leading travel and tourism interview series hosted by David Barrett and guest hosts, filmed at major global trade shows and industry events. Each episode features in-depth conversations with CEOs, tourism leaders and innovators, paired with editorial features published in TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific, Trends media affiliate.

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