Uber CEO Says Travel Rivals Like Expedia Can’t Match Its On-the-Ground Edge
Summary
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi believes Uber has an advantage over competitors like Expedia and OpenAI in the travel sector. Uber operates in over 70 countries and sees high airport usage. Uber users can now book lodging sourced from Expedia's inventory, including vacation homes, potentially impacting the STR market.
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