The annual Expedia Partner Conference offers a view into the current trends powering one of travel’s largest and most visible companies. Us media types have become a fixture at the event, something that wasn’t always the case. It’s rare for companies to offer such candid access to executives and full access to the programming directed towards a company’s most important customers. As part of this shifting event, the company invited a journalist from each geography to discuss the most visible trends in the region.

As Editorial Director of tnooz, I was invited to offer my perspectives on North America. Other journalists interviewed including Lee Hayhurst from Travolution, Siew Hoon Yeoh from Web in Travel, and Paul Lara from Excélsior.

The final product has just been released on YouTube, and thankfully I sound like I know what I’m talking about! Phew, that’s always a relief. Or, if in fact, you think I do not know what I’m talking about, please leave your counterpoint in the comments below. The back-and-forth on trends impacting travel and hospitality is one of the most valuable discussions any of us can have. As resources are prioritized, a thorough and accurate understanding of the near-term opportunities is necessary to be most efficient with the limited resources we all have.

North America: Nick Vivion from tnooz

Asia: Siew Hoon Yeoh from Web in Travel (two parts)

Europe/UK: Lee Hayhurst from Travolution

Latin America: Paul Lara from Excélsior