Articles tagged “uber”

Online Travel

Expedia-Uber Deal? No Way, Says Barry Diller

Even if Uber-Expedia was the right deal — and that was dubious — it was the wrong time.

Expedia-Uber Deal? No Way, Says Barry Diller

Online Travel

Uber Officials Downplay M&A After Expedia Deal Reports

Uber officials tamped down speculation that it is hungry for a big travel acquisition.

Uber Officials Downplay M&A After Expedia Deal Reports

Online Travel

Uber-Expedia: Talking Through 4 Questions – Video

It may just be speculation, but if it were to go through, it would be one of the biggest shakeups the travel industry has seen in years.

Uber-Expedia: Talking Through 4 Questions – Video

Podcasts

Uber + Expedia, Japan’s Record and Cathay’s New Suite

Today's podcast looks at hypothetical Uber acquisition of Expedia, a record-breaking year for Japan, and Cathay Pacific's much-anticipated new cabin.

Uber + Expedia, Japan’s Record and Cathay’s New Suite

Online Travel

Uber-Expedia Super Deal? Our Answers to 10 Big Questions  

Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical.

Uber-Expedia Super Deal? Our Answers to 10 Big Questions  

Online Travel

The Dream Deal: Uber Exploring Buying Expedia, Says FT

This seems to be a trial balloon. No active talks are underway. But it makes intuitive sense given Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's past and current ties with Expedia.

The Dream Deal: Uber Exploring Buying Expedia, Says FT

Podcasts

Florida’s New Campaign, Abu Dhabi’s Sphere and Uber’s New Service

Today's podcast looks at Florida's delicate tourism campaign, Abu Dhabi's spherical Vegas duplicate, and Uber's business travel push.

Florida’s New Campaign, Abu Dhabi’s Sphere and Uber’s New Service

Business Travel

Uber Launches Black-Car Service for Business Travelers 

The head of Uber for Business says his margins are better than the non-business side, so Uber wants to triple-down on investment.

Uber Launches Black-Car Service for Business Travelers 

Airlines

Uber to Offer $18 Rides to LaGuardia — For You and 13 Others

Uber is offering a shuttle service with significantly cheaper fares to LaGuardia, but these rides will take place in 14-passenger vans and are only available from three locations in midtown Manhattan.

Uber to Offer $18 Rides to LaGuardia — For You and 13 Others

Online Travel

Skift Power Rankings: Dara Khosrowshahi

He helped build Expedia. And now he’s trying to expand Uber from a ridesharing app into a booking platform for multiple types of travel.

Skift Power Rankings: Dara Khosrowshahi