Expedia CEO Okerstrom on Earnings, Vrbo, Expansion

The transcript discusses Expedia's business performance, strategy, and market position, focusing on VRBO and OTA. It highlights partnerships, macroeconomic factors like Brexit, and the impact of events such as the 737 Max grounding. The growth of Chinese tourism and cost management strategies are also covered, along with current trends in the US economy and travel.

What factors contributed to the earnings growth mentioned in the text?

How has the Verbo division transitioned according to the speaker?

What challenges does the speaker identify regarding competition in the short term rental market?

What is the significance of the $1.7 trillion industry mentioned in the text?

How has Brexit impacted the UK market according to the speaker?

What trends are observed in the Chinese tourism market as discussed in the text?

What strategies does the speaker mention for cost management and global expansion?