Skift Daily Briefing

Airbnb's Personal Touch, Expedia’s Expansion and UAE Theme Park Struggles


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Expedia Group is expanding its B2B business to include new offerings like flights, rental cars, and travel insurance, aiming to become a comprehensive platform for travel partners. Airbnb is enhancing its app by using user profiles to deliver personalized experiences based on travel preferences and companions, with CEO Brian Chesky envisioning profiles as central to its ecosystem. Meanwhile, optimism surrounds Abu Dhabi’s upcoming Disneyland project, backed by developer Miral, as theme park attendance on Yas Island rose by 20% in 2024 despite past failures in the UAE’s theme park sector.

  • User Profiles Power Airbnb’s Push Into Experiences and Services
  • Expedia’s B2B Push Grows: Adds Flights, Rental Cars, Travel Insurance
  • UAE Theme Parks Often Fail. Can Disneyland Abu Dhabi Succeed?
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