Expedia Group appoints Ariane Gorin as CEO, effective May 13, succeeding Peter Kern who remains vice chairman and board member.

Expedia Group has appointed Ariane Gorin as its new CEO, effective May 13. She succeeds Peter Kern, who will remain as vice chairman and a board member. The announcement comes after Expedia reported a lower-than-expected $21.7bn in gross bookings during the fourth quarter. Expedia has faced challenges in leveraging the post-pandemic boom in travel, as the shift in consumer demand towards urban markets and shorter stays has not significantly boosted its Vrbo platform as much as rival Airbnb.

February 08, 2024
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