Webinar: What travellers want in 2021

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Duration: 60 minutes

In 2020, travel was put on hold. Now, people are eagerly planning their next getaway. However, how travellers plan, search for, and buy travel has changed significantly.  

To help you adapt to changing travel booking behaviours and accommodation expectations, we recently commissioned a new study of 16,000 global travellers. Join us to learn how to best position your property to capture future bookings and meet your business goals.   

In this webinar, attendees will:  
  • Get a deep dive into travellers' vacation rental expectations for 2021 and beyond   
  • Learn where, when, and how travellers plan to book their next trip   
  • Receive a detailed action plan to attract travellers and keep them coming back 

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Speaker Bios

Nathan Richter 
Senior Partner, Wakefield Research

Nathan Richter is a senior partner at Wakefield Research where he is a leading expert in developing thought-leadership research, including work for 50 of the Fortune 100 in more than 90 countries. Richter regularly serves as a resource for media, including NPR, The Washington Post, Fortune, Fox News, Psychology Today, Forbes, CNBC and others. To learn more, go to www.wakefieldresearch.com.   

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Darren Karshagen
Director of Partner Success, Australia and New Zealand Holiday Rentals, Expedia Group

As director of Partner Success, Darren Karshagen leads teams that include account managers who help Partners in Australia and New Zealand reach their business goals and be successful on Expedia Group’s vast marketplace. Since joining Expedia in 2011, Darren has held various roles in Africa and Oceania, developing extensive experience across emerging and established markets within online distribution and travel categories. Prior to Expedia, he worked in the hospitality industry and, together with his wife, owned and managed a boutique hotel and wedding venue. Darren and his family love travelling and exploring new destinations, with a large passion for wildlife safaris. 

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Nathan Richter 
Senior Partner, Wakefield Research

Nathan Richter is a senior partner at Wakefield Research where he is a leading expert in developing thought-leadership research, including work for 50 of the Fortune 100 in more than 90 countries. Richter regularly serves as a resource for media, including NPR, The Washington Post, Fortune, Fox News, Psychology Today, Forbes, CNBC and others. To learn more, go to www.wakefieldresearch.com.   

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James Cassidy 
Senior Director, Partner Success Vacation Rentals, EMEA, Expedia Group

As senior director of Expedia Group Partner Success Vacation Rentals, EMEA, James Cassidy oversees the partner success team that helps Vacation Rental owners and managers improve their performance on the EG platform. James joined Expedia Group in 2011 and has held a variety of roles including director and general manager of Vacation Rentals in APAC. Prior to joining Expedia, James was also general manager of Stayz, the Australian vacation rental site, and was in product management and sales roles for Telstra, a leading telecommunications company. James holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Melbourne. 

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Find out how your travellers are booking their trips, and whether packages and promotions can help boost your revenues.

Primary CTA

Reach a global audience

Your property is marketed on over 200 travel booking sites such as Expedia, Hotels.com, Egencia and more; in more than 75 countries and 35 languages; which attract 75M monthly flight shoppers.

Attract diverse travelers to your door

Our dynamic portfolio of brands helps you generate bookings through a wide range of channels including corporate, mobile, packages (e.g. flight + hotel) and more.

Maximize your revenue potential

Our easy-to-use tools and world class sales and support teams help you optimize your strategy to fill your rooms and increase revenue.

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