Michael Tobin

Michael Tobin

June 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Expedia CEO Doesn't See High Prices Stopping Summer Travel

Travelers don't seem to be dissuaded by high inflation, soaring energy costs, labor shortages or the spread of COVID-19 variants in some areas.

By Michael Tobin

3 minute read

April 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Musk's 'Free Speech' Twitter Risks Scaring Off Advertisers

Elon Musk lobbed his $43 billion takeover offer for Twitter with the intent of unlocking its potential to be the "platform for free speech around the globe."

By Michael Tobin

5 minute read

March 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Airbnb's Chesky on Steering the Ship Through COVID, IPO

"I've never had a near-death experience, thankfully, in my life, although I've heard it being described. A version of that happened from a business sense. It was almost like our business flashed before our eyes," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said.

By Michael Tobin

4 minute read

February 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Airbnb Beats the Pandemic With 'Best Year' Yet; Shares Rise

Airbnb has recovered from the beginning of the pandemic, when the company cut thousands of jobs and considered delaying its initial public offering as travel ground to a halt around the world.

By Ilena Peng and Michael Tobin

4 minute read