Expedia Group Has Best First-Quarter Start in Three Years

5/11/2026

Expedia Group reported its strongest first-quarter start in three years, with bookings rising 13% and revenue up 15%, despite disruptions from the Middle East conflict and Mexico travel advisories. CEO Ariane Gorin said cancellations stabilized in April as bookings recovered from tougher conditions in March. Vacation rentals reached a $1 billion annualized run rate for the first time. The company highlighted growing use of AI for personalization, customer service and marketing, including AI-powered filters, conversational tools, and OpenAI ChatGPT ads.

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