Best Expedia Group Podcasts (2024)

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Unlocking Visibility with Accelerator 9:15

24d ago9:15

9:15

When opening a new property, securing those initial bookings can be challenging, especially when competing against established properties. Susana Ramírez Horta, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Tafer Hotels & Resorts, shares how she leverages Expedia Group's tools to increase visibility for both new and established properties. Susana expla…

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Fill Rooms During Off-Season with Accelerator 8:41

24d ago8:41

8:41

In today’s market, travelers have seemingly endless options for where to stay. How can businesses boost their visibility to ensure that travelers are making bookings with them? We hear from Carlos del Pino at Original Group who has tapped into Expedia’s extensive B2B partner network and launched a pay-per-stay Accelerator, to boost visibility, maki…

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The impact of first-party data on digital advertising 16:38

1M ago16:38

16:38

Data and cookies have long been used in advertising to understand, target, retarget, track, and report on the purchasing journeys of consumers. Now that third-party cookies are being phased out, travel marketers and advertisers need to rely on first-party data to build strategic campaigns that effectively connect with travelers. In this episode, we…

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Change is coming to Powering Travel 1:16

2M ago1:16

1:16

Powering Travel is changing to best serve you! On this feed, you’ll find exclusive stand-alone content that offers insights into the ever-evolving travel industry. We’ll be breaking down complex topics and providing insights and inspiration to help you grow your business. You’ll be hearing about a range of topics from expert voices across the indus…

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Elevating ERGs through executive sponsorship | Guishard Revan (Expedia Group) 31:10

2M ago31:10

31:10

Join us on Intent to Impact as Guishard Riven, Senior Manager of Inclusion and Diversity at Expedia Group, discusses the vital role of executive sponsors in supporting Inclusion Business Groups (IBGs) at Expedia Group. Guishard explores how executive sponsors mentor IBG members and leaders, align IBG initiatives with business goals, and strengthen …

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Building a globally inclusive ERG program | Courtney Humphrey (Ex-2U) 32:04

3M ago32:04

32:04

Join us on Intent to Impact the ERG Podcast as Courtney Humphrey, Senior Global DEI Specialist at 2U, explores the intricacies of building globally inclusive Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Throughout the episode, Courtney provides valuable insights on developing ERGs that embrace and celebrate diversity across multiple countries, ensuring program…

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Building human-centric ERG programs | Jonathan Garcia (Reddit) 29:47

3M ago29:47

29:47

In this episode of Intent to Impact, we're joined by Jonathan Garcia, Reddit's Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Lead, sharing his journey from grassroots racial justice work to leading DEI efforts in tech. He discusses building inclusive communities, the real-life impact of DEI initiatives, and highlights the crucial role ERGs play in fostering …

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Supporting ERGs in times of crisis and moments of significance | Takayla King (Box) 28:23

4M ago28:23

28:23

In this episode of Intent to Impact, Takayla King, Head of Belonging at Box, delves into the crucial role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in providing support during times of crisis. The episode explores Box's strategies for maintaining employee well-being and engagement as communities navigate tough conversations around political, economic, or …

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From ERG Leader to DEI Practitioner | Stephanie Hernandez (Highspot) 31:56

4M ago31:56

31:56

In this episode of Intent to Impact, Stephanie Hernandez, Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program Manager at Highspot, shares her journey from leading ERGs at Zillow to becoming a DEI practitioner. She discusses the challenges and successes of this transition, highlighting the value of learning, mentorship, and leveraging ERG exp…

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Creating a data-driven BRG strategy | Asheli Mann-Lofthouse (The Kraft Heinz Company) 35:11

4M ago35:11

35:11

In this episode, we feature Asheli Mann-Lofthouse, a seasoned leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with extensive experience at Kraft Heinz. Asheli oversees global DEI initiatives and sheds light on the transformative power of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) within the company. Tune in as Asheli discusses aligning BRGs with organization…

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Beyond amenities: Delivering Premier Host-level experiences 27:55

5M ago27:55

27:55

Guest Host Becca Glenn, Director of Partner Success for Vacation Rentals is joined by Mary Beth Miles, CEO of Vacation Rental Collective. Becca and Mary Beth sit down to talk all things vacation rentals, and how to create unforgettable experiences for guests. In a post-pandemic world, guest expectations of vacation rentals have shifted. Today, trav…

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Crafting ERG SOPs to maximize impact | Monique Jackson (Gusto) 33:13

5M ago33:13

33:13

Monique Jackson, currently serving as the Chief Diversity Officer at Gusto, is responsible for driving the organization's RISE strategy and incremental change by leveraging data and fostering cross-functional partnerships throughout the company. In this episode, we explore the structuring of ERGs, the importance of setting clear objectives, and the…

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Traditional to tech-driven: A look at revenue management 37:52

5M ago37:52

37:52

Guest host Mike Grubler, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Expedia Group, is joined by Kerry Mack for this episode on revenue management in hospitality. Kerry is an expert in the space, and is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Highgate, where she has worked for over eighteen years. Mike and Kerry discuss why revenue management in th…

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Navigating your first 90 days in a new DEI role | Alison Crawford (LinkedIn) 31:04

5M ago31:04

31:04

In this episode, we welcome Alison Crawford, a seasoned D&I leader with almost 15 years in the tech industry, currently serving as the Senior Manager of ERG Enterprise Strategy at LinkedIn. Alison shares insights on the challenges and strategies for D&I leaders entering new roles. Listen in as she discusses fostering inclusion, effectively managing…

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The intersection of tech and travel 33:35

6M ago33:35

33:35

Wondering how new technology like AI will impact travel? In this episode, guest host Richard Kocher, Senior Director of Media Insights and Planning at Expedia Group, is joined by travel journalist Siew Hoon Yeoh to discuss the role of technology in travel. Siew Hoon is the founder of Web in Travel, and has been covering the impact of tech on the tr…

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The vital role of CDOs in amplifying ERGs | Roshan Kindred (PagerDuty) 26:32

6M ago26:32

26:32

Roshan Kindred was appointed as PagerDuty’s first Chief Diversity Officer in 2021. Since then, she has spearheaded the strategic amplification of the organization’s inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives. In this episode, she shares her insights on leveraging ERGs for business outcomes, the importance of demonstrating the ROI of DEI efforts, …

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Inspiring 2024 travel with tech, experiences, and growth 18:10

6M ago18:10

18:10

Brandon is back to host this episode of Powering Travel! Join him and Ariane Gorin, President of Expedia for Business at Expedia Group, for a great discussion on the state of the travel industry, how Expedia is enabling their partners to capture the demand of the growing middle class, and the importance of accessing this new segment of travelers. A…

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Paving the way to net zero 28:20

7M ago28:20

28:20

What is the lodging industry doing to achieve decarbonization and net zero? Aditi Mohapatra, VP Global Social Impact & Sustainability, sits down with Xavier Guillemin, VP Global Sales Sustainability at Accor, Europe's largest hospitality company, to find out! Xavier gives his insights on the lodging industry's pursuit of decarbonization and net-zer…

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Building an effective ERG communication strategy | Dawon Hawkins (DocuSign) 28:53

7M ago28:53

28:53

Dawon Hawkins serves as the Director of Culture and Engagement at DocuSign. In his role, he is at the forefront of shaping the company's ethos and culture, focusing on the amplification of its core values and championing the cause of DEI globally. In this episode, he shares how he built an effective communication strategy to help bolster company ER…

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From inspiration to booking: How travelers purchase 33:13

7M ago33:13

33:13

Is there a typical path to purchase when it comes to booking travel? Join guest host Richard Kocher, Senior Director, Media Insights & Planning, as he interviews Cheryl Miller, Senior Vice President of B2B Marketing at Expedia Group. Cheryl has extensive experience in marketing and go-to-market initiatives for large tech companies, and together, th…

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Season 3: Unpacking the Travel Industry 0:52

8M ago0:52

0:52

Join Brandon and an expert roster of guest hosts as they uncover what recent breakthroughs in technology mean for travel. From Gen AI to innovative new security features, the travel space is rapidly evolving – and we have a front row seat. Tune in this season to uncover how these innovations can help you and your business grow in 2024! Powering Tra…

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Expedia Talks: Michael Dykes, VP, Market Management, Asia-Pacific 46:07

8M ago46:07

46:07

What happens when as an eight-year-old, you are moved from Okinawa to Indiana, two more contrasting places you couldn’t imagine? Well, for half-Japanese-half-American Michael Dykes, it was definitely “jarring”, but it taught him some valuable life lessons which have stood him in good stead in both his career and life. The Vice President, Market Man…

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Expedia Talks: Rob Torres, SVP, Media Solutions 19:19

9M ago19:19

19:19

Like many key figures in travel and hospitality, Rob Torres, Senior Vice President of Media Solutions at Expedia Group has seen the industry shift and evolve over time, with technology driving most of the change in the last couple of decades. In this episode of Expedia Talks, we ask Rob about the lessons he has collected and curated over the years …

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Expedia Talks: Karen Bolda, SVP, Product & Technology 35:21

9M ago35:21

35:21

In this episode of Expedia Talks, we ask Karen about what drew her to the intersection of travel and technology. We also chat about her first startup and how Expedia acquired it all those years ago. Then, Karen gets candid about the formative years that brought her to Expedia, before answering today's most pressing question - what's a human quality…

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Expedia Talks: Greg Schulze, SVP of Strategic Travel Partners & Hari Nair, SVP and General Manager, Lodging Marketplace 40:34

9M ago40:34

40:34

As a company, Expedia Group is no stranger to change - the company has been through many shifts in the travel and hospitality industry, from technological booms to slumps in the global economy, to the current AI revolution amidst a worldwide recovery phase. Similarly, two travel veterans, Greg Schulze, SVP of Strategic Travel Partners and Hari Nair…

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Expedia Talks: Alfonso Paredes, SVP, Commercial Partnerships, Expedia Group 11:09

9M ago11:09

11:09

Expedia Group rolled out a few partnerships recently – SoFi, Mastercard, and WalmartPlusTravel.com. By enabling giant retailers like these, do they risk losing business on the B2C side of things? And what does it take to form lasting partnerships in today's travel and hospitality scene? On the first episode of Expedia Talks, a special series powere…

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Elevating Travel: How Loyalty & Rewards Make a Difference 36:44

1y ago36:44

36:44

In the Season 2 finale of Powering Travel, Brandon interviews Katherine Fan. Katherine is a freelance writer and a loyalty expert who started her loyalty journey the way many people do, looking at how to make the most of her travel. Today she still loves loyalty programs, and teaches others how to take full advantage of them. Katherine and Brandon …

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Data, Trends, and AI: Transforming the Travel Industry 32:38

1y ago32:38

32:38

Brandon and guest host Richard Kocher, the Director of Media Insights and Planning at Expedia Group, interview Powering Travel’s first returning guest: Dennis Schaal! Dennis the founding and executive editor of Skift and a long-time travel journalist. In this episode, they dive into the world of data and insights in the travel industry. Richard and…

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Destination Organizations: Making Travel Possible 43:55

1y ago43:55

43:55

Who ensures local communities are well serviced by tourism, or that the local environment is protected? How can a destination be promoted responsibly? The bottom line is that destinations need advocates. In this episode, Brandon is joined by Andrew van der Feltz, the Global Senior Director of Business Development for Expedia Group Media Solutions. …

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Vacation Rentals: How They’re Shaping the Future of Tourism 30:24

1y ago30:24

30:24

This episode of Powering Travel marks a milestone: our first episode about the vacation rental marketplace! Vacation rentals have become an essential part of the travel and tourism industry, but elicit mixed feelings from travelers and professionals alike. Brandon is joined by guest host Tim Rosolio, Vice President of vacation rental partner succes…

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Lights, Camera, Vacation: Where Tourism and Media Meet 37:51

1y ago37:51

37:51

Have you ever seen a beautiful location in a movie or TV show and known you had to visit? The intersection between media and travel is a powerful motivator for tourism, and even has a catchy name: set-jetting. In this episode, Brandon is joined by guest host Angelique Miller, who leads the Media Studio at Expedia Group. They interview Dr. Stephen P…

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Breaking Down Barriers: The Importance of Accessibility in Travel 34:25

1+ y ago34:25

34:25

Travel is something that many of us love, but unfortunately, travelers with disabilities face barriers and challenges to travel that are often overlooked. In the first episode of season two, host Brandon Ehrhardt and guest host Toby Willis sit down with Alvaro Silberstein, founder of Wheel the World. After a car accident that left him in a wheelcha…

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Season 2 Trailer 0:50

1+ y ago0:50

0:50

Have you heard of the term “revenge travel”? How about “flexcation”? Or even a “nothing-cation”? There are so many ways to travel that we’re literally creating words to describe it! Welcome to season two of the Powering Travel podcast, brought to you by Expedia Group. In each episode, host Brandon Ehrhardt, Senior Director of Partner Programs at Ex…

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A Wild Ride! How The Car Rental Industry Has Shifted Gears During The Pandemic 33:41

2y ago33:41

33:41

In the last episode of season one, Sally and Brandon discuss an area of the travel industry that has been on the rise over the pandemic: rental cars. As many travelers are still looking to travel closer to home, the rental car market has seen a huge surge in popularity. To help inform their discussion, they’re joined by Ricardo Casco, the Vice Pres…

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How Traveler Demand Impacts Airline Network Planning 32:59

2y ago32:59

32:59

In this episode, hosts Brandon and Sally go behind the scenes of air travel to explore the details around flight paths and route selections for airlines. Air travel is one of the most important aspects of the full trip funnel because it impacts the travel industry at large, including the way hospitality partners adapt to the changing landscape of t…

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How Partnering with Influencers Can Benefit Your Brand 39:49

2y ago39:49

39:49

In this episode, hosts Brandon and Sally cover a topic that can help take traditional marketing strategies to the next level, but one which is often misunderstood: influencer partnerships. To learn more about the nature of influencer marketing for travel brands, Sally sits down with guest Jade Broadus, the Vice President and Creative Director at Tr…

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Travelers Expect Customized Experiences — Here’s How to Deliver 32:39

2y ago32:39

32:39

When the pandemic hit back in 2020, diehard sports and music fans everywhere lost an important outlet for positive mental health and happiness. With live entertainment on pause, many people felt like they had lost a piece of themselves, so when in-person events finally came back, the industry had the opportunity to capitalize on two years’ worth of…

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Why Sustainability Means the World to Travelers 30:33

2y ago30:33

30:33

As the threat of climate change looms, sustainability has become a major priority for travelers. In fact, according to a recent global survey from Expedia Group, nearly two-thirds or 59% of travelers indicated they were willing to spend more to make a trip sustainable, which is on par with results from last summer. In this episode, Brandon and Sall…

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From Surviving to Thriving: A New Chapter for the Hospitality Industry 29:47

2+ y ago29:47

29:47

In the first episode of Powering Travel, hosts Brandon Ehrhardt and Sally Smith sit down with Dennis Schaal, the founding and executive editor of Skift. As a news publication dedicated to sharing travel industry happenings, Skift is tapped into the latest and greatest tips, trends and updates for hospitality professionals around the world. Dennis h…

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Your Powering Travel Itinerary 1:33

2+ y ago1:33

1:33

The guest list is filling up and the dates have been set. Powering Travel is a new podcast brought to you by Expedia Group. Meet hosts Brandon Ehrhardt, Senior Director of Partner Programs and Sally Smith, Senior Director of Market Management.This show is welcoming travel industry leaders to share their best-kept secrets, hard-earned hospitality ti…

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What is in it for you? 3:12

2+ y ago3:12

3:12

Best Cabo Tours, LLC is a group of friends who have figured out how to enjoy Cabo at a wholesale cost. It took many beers, miles and fails but we did it! Now we make it our mission to show you how to do the same thing. Our Direct Book Tours are the exact same tours we sell on Expedia, TripAdvisor and other booking channels but without the markup! C…

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What is the best whale watching tour in Cabo? 4:56

2+ y ago4:56

4:56

Best Cabo Tours, LLC is a group of friends who have figured out how to enjoy Cabo at a wholesale cost. It took many beers, miles and fails but we did it! Now we make it our mission to show you how to do the same thing. Our Direct Book Tours are the exact same tours we sell on Expedia, TripAdvisor and other booking channels but without the markup! C…

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Who is the best tour provider in Cabo? 3:15

2+ y ago3:15

3:15

Best Cabo Tours, LLC is a group of friends who have figured out how to enjoy Cabo at a wholesale cost. It took many beers, miles and fails but we did it! Now we make it our mission to show you how to do the same thing. Our Direct Book Tours are the exact same tours we sell on Expedia, TripAdvisor and other booking channels but without the markup! C…

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What is there to do in Cabo? 2:00

2+ y ago2:00

2:00

Best Cabo Tours, LLC is a group of friends who have figured out how to enjoy Cabo at a wholesale cost. It took many beers, miles and fails but we did it! Now we make it our mission to show you how to do the same thing. Our Direct Book Tours are the exact same tours we sell on Expedia, TripAdvisor and other booking channels but without the markup! C…

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Why should I pick Cabo to make memories? 0:55

2+ y ago0:55

0:55

Best Cabo Tours, LLC is a group of friends who have figured out how to enjoy Cabo at a wholesale cost. It took many beers, miles and fails but we did it! Now we make it our mission to show you how to do the same thing. Our Direct Book Tours are the exact same tours we sell on Expedia, TripAdvisor and other booking channels but without the markup! C…

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How do I find the best prices on activities in Cabo? 3:33

2+ y ago3:33

3:33

Best Cabo Tours, LLC is a group of friends who have figured out how to enjoy Cabo at a wholesale cost. It took many beers, miles and fails but we did it! Now we make it our mission to show you how to do the same thing. Our Direct Book Tours are the exact same tours we sell on Expedia, TripAdvisor and other booking channels but without the markup! C…

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