"Khosrowshahi stated that travel was Uber's 'next frontier,' emphasizing the need to simplify the complexity of booking travel to make it as easy as getting an Uber."
"Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia, highlighted the synergy between Uber and Expedia, stating, 'Where Uber can take you, we can help you stay,' aiming to save people time and money."
"The new hotel-booking feature will allow users to book from approximately 700,000 hotel properties directly in the Uber app, enhancing the travel experience."
"Uber also announced that every property on VRBO will be available on its platform, further expanding its travel-related offerings."
Uber Technologies launched a hotel-booking feature in collaboration with Expedia, allowing users to book hotel rooms directly through the Uber app. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi emphasized that travel is the company's next frontier, aiming to simplify the booking process. The partnership will feature around 700,000 hotel properties and will also include vacation rentals from VRBO. The event focused on saving time for customers, with additional features like pre-ordering snacks and a new travel mode offering personalized recommendations.
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