Uber’s Hotel Deal Tells You More About Expedia’s Future Than Uber’s

So the big acquisition of Expedia by Uber didn’t happen, despite all the speculation over the years. But at least a baby step towards it happened this week.

Uber announced that U.S. users can now book hotels through its app, powered by Expedia Group’s Rapid API, with access to more than 700,000 properties. Uber One members get 10% back in Uber credits on every booking, plus 20% off a rotating selection of hotels. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who sits on Expedia Group’s board and previously served as its CEO for over a deca