Expedia Growth Tops Forecast as AI Boosts Personalized Travel Search
Expedia said travel demand stayed resilient in the U.S., lifting results above expectations for a fifth straight quarter. CEO Ariane Gorin pointed to longer trips, earlier bookings, late-quarter tailwinds from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and accelerating B2B growth. Gross bookings rose 12% to $33.9B and revenue 14% to $4.3B, while adjusted EBITDA grew 23% to $1.12B. The company raised its 2026 outlook and said AI is making search and trip planning more personalized.