AirAsia Expedia CEO: Asians are spontaneous, smartphone-savvy, social travelers

by Frances Cha

Daniel Lynn, Managing Director and Vice President of Expedia Asia Pacific Operations. Expedia Korea launched in July 2011 without much fanfare in the local market, where the online travel website's brand does not carry much awareness. 

While Koreans tend to favor schizophrenically detailed and stylized websites updated every second, Expedia's Korean site is stark and frills-free. 

But with a rapidly-growing business out of a Seoul-based Korean office, Daniel Lynn, CEO of Expedia Asia Pacific Operations says that Korea is the hottest new market for the multi-billion dollar company.

Currently, the Korean site offers hotel services and AirAsia flight options, following the launch of the 50-50 Expedia-AirAsia joint venture last year.  

We quizzed the Singapore-based travel expert about the industry, his own travels, and of course, his travel tips. 

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