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Sonder Holdings Inc. appoints Dominique Bourgault as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, announced the appointment of Dominique Bourgault as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 6, 2023.

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  • Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, announced the appointment of Dominique Bourgault as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 6, 2023.
  • Bourgault joins Sonder as the company continues to execute on its Cash Flow Positive Plan to achieve profitability without additional fundraising.
  • “Dominique brings over two decades of finance leadership experience in global growth businesses along with valuable experience in the travel and hospitality industry,” said Francis Davidson, Co-Founder and CEO of Sonder.
  • “He has a track record of delivering against ambitious performance targets and leading finance transformations in a way that complements our culture of rapid innovation.”
    “I’m thrilled to join Sonder at a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution as we work to drive long-term value for our investors and stakeholders,” said Bourgault.

Recess Announces the Appointment of Brian Schwartz to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recess, the leading experiential marketing platform has welcomed Brian Schwartz to its board of directors. With over a decade and a half of advertising and marketing expertise, Schwartz has served in various high-profile positions, such as the former Head of Global Retail & Loyalty Partnerships for DreamWorks Animation, Vice President of Global Marketing for Expedia Group, and Co-founder of SIZE. Schwartz's appointment will enhance Recess's ability to offer groundbreaking solutions and drive innovation across the experiential marketing industry.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recess , the leading experiential marketing platform has welcomed Brian Schwartz to its board of directors.
  • Schwartz's appointment will enhance Recess's ability to offer groundbreaking solutions and drive innovation across the experiential marketing industry.
  • "Brian brings a wealth of experience to Recess from his previous positions at global marketing organizations and various board positions with leading high growth companies," said Jack Shannon, CEO and Co-Founder of Recess.
  • "Recess excites me because it's revolutionizing experiential marketing and making it accessible to businesses of all sizes," said Brian Schwartz.

Cloud Computing in Travel and Tourism Thematic Intelligence Report 2023: Online Travel Sales will Reach $1.8 Trillion by 2025 as Investments is Forecast to Reach $18 Billion in 2026

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

DUBLIN, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Cloud Computing in Travel and Tourism - Thematic Intelligence" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Cloud Computing in Travel and Tourism - Thematic Intelligence" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The travel and tourism industry has undergone a sea change in the last 10 to 15 years, moving from bricks-and-mortar travel agents towards online travel.
  • The publisher predicts online travel sales will reach $1.8 trillion by 2025.
  • Cloud investment by travel and leisure companies will reach $18 billion in 2026, up from $8.6 billion in 2021
    This thematic report takes an in-depth look at look at how important cloud is in the travel and tourism sector.

Harris Williams Names Martin Keck as Managing Director, Technology Group

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, today announced that Martin Keck has joined the firm’s Boston office as a managing director in the Technology Group.

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  • Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, today announced that Martin Keck has joined the firm’s Boston office as a managing director in the Technology Group.
  • Mr. Keck was most recently a managing director at Needham & Company and brings nearly 20 years of advisory experience to Harris Williams, including sector-specific expertise across education technology, HR and talent technology, and non-profit software.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Martin to Harris Williams as we continue to grow our technology practice,” said Bob Baltimore and John Neuner, co-CEOs of Harris Williams.
  • “Martin is a thoughtful and trusted M&A advisor who has deep experience and expertise in key technology verticals.

HOTELS.COM REPORTS RISE IN NEW TRIP TYPE: "THIRST TRIPS"

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

DALLAS, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With nearly 100 days between President's Day and Memorial Day weekend, Americans are entering the longest stretch of the U.S. calendar without a federally sanctioned day off. This 3-day weekend drought leaves people parched for a getaway. New search data from Hotels.com shows a new trip type is quenching our thirst this spring: Thirst Trips, or short weekend stays that satisfy our desire for a day off by the pool.

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  • New search data from Hotels.com shows a new trip type is quenching our thirst this spring: Thirst Trips, or short weekend stays that satisfy our desire for a day off by the pool.
  • Daily rates are the lowest during the first weekend in March, just before spring break season gets into full swing.
  • A deeper dive into search data on Hotels.com reveals a clear preference for one amenity in particular this spring: pools.
  • The following list from Hotels.com includes 14 Thirst Trips — one for every weekend — at destinations with below-average hotel rates ($260 or less)5 and stunning pools.

Expedia Group to Participate in Deutsche Bank’s 31st Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) will participate in Deutsche Bank’s 31st Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference.

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  • Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) will participate in Deutsche Bank’s 31st Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference.
  • Peter Kern, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will participate in a fireside chat on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 1:20 pm PT/ 4:20 pm ET.
  • A live webcast of the session will be available at http://ir.expediagroup.com .
  • A replay of the webcast will be accessible for 90 days.

Expedia Group to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2022 Results on February 9, 2023

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) will report its fourth quarter 2022 results for the period ended December 31, 2022, on Thursday, February 9, 2023 via an earnings release and accompanying webcast.

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  • Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) will report its fourth quarter 2022 results for the period ended December 31, 2022, on Thursday, February 9, 2023 via an earnings release and accompanying webcast.
  • These items will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company’s corporate website at http://ir.expediagroup.com .
  • The earnings release will post after market close and the webcast will begin at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
  • A replay of the call is expected to be available for at least three months.

SAM RICHARDSON AND IKE BARINHOLTZ PLAY HOTEL SUPER FAN STAFF IN NEW NBA ADS FROM HOTELS.COM

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Hilarity ensues when comedians and actors Sam Richardson and Ike Barinholtz star as hotel super fan staff.

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  • Hilarity ensues when comedians and actors Sam Richardson and Ike Barinholtz star as hotel super fan staff.
  • "Hotels.com is best at helping travelers find their perfect match and we know that ultimately, the best NBA hotel is run by the biggest NBA fans.
  • Richardson, a Detroit native, is a longtime Pistons fan and worked with one of the team's legends — Rick Mahorn — on the TV show Detroiters.
  • Of the cities NBA fans would most like to travel to, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago topped the list.

VRBO LAUNCHES NEW TECHNOLOGY TO PREVENT PARTY HOUSE BOOKINGS

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Monday, January 30, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vrbo announced the national deployment of new unauthorized event prevention technology that identifies potentially disruptive parties before they take place. During its 12-month pilot phase, it is estimated the system prevented over 500 unauthorized event bookings in the U.S. — saving Vrbo hosts roughly $2.5 million in party-related damagesi and minimizing disruptions to surrounding neighborhoods.

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  • Even though disruptive party houses are rare on Vrbo, addressing them is still a priority.
  • Vrbo does not block or cancel bookings — that decision can only be made by the host or booking party.
  • Over the past year, fewer than 0.25% of all Vrbo weekend bookings nationwide became the subject of party-related complaints.
  • Policies and programs already in place to prevent improper use of Vrbo properties include:
    A no-tolerance policy for party houses.

CELEBRITIES CONFESS THEIR HOTEL HABITS IN NEW DIGITAL CONTENT SERIES FROM HOTELS.COM

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Monday, January 30, 2023

DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrities. They're just like us, even when it comes to how they select a hotel. In Perfect 10, a new short-form web series from Hotels.com premiering today, podcaster and actress Busy Philipps, actor and skateboarder Evan Mock, and Top Chef alum and restaurateur Kwame Onwuachi reveal their 10 most interesting and intimate hotel stories. 

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  • In Perfect 10, the famous guests reveal their 10 most interesting and intimate hotel stories.
  • In the series' first three episodes, available on Hotels.com/perfect10 , the famous guests share everything from hotel etiquette and minibar must-haves to the personal experiences behind what makes a hotel their perfect somewhere.
  • In the process, viewers hear firsthand how well-traveled personalities spend their time off and unique things to look for when booking a hotel.
  • "We invited some of today's most interesting guests – people who travel for work and play and epitomize hotel culture – to share the hotel moments that shaped them.