Alex Reitor

Corporate travel is getting more complex, but your tech stack shouldn’t be. Proud to share that Expedia Group's latest Rapid Lodging API upgrades are helping partners simplify corporate travel management, reduce friction, and deliver smarter end-to-end experiences for business travelers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4u3PE4C

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I’m fascinated with how complex the Bay Area rental market is right now. This impressive market trend report comes from our infamous econ team at Apartment List. Shoutout to Rob Warnock on putting these together. On the surface, the headline is simple: Bay Area median rent is $2,950, up +4.4% YoY. But two steps deeper, it’s clear this isn’t “one market” — it’s a patchwork of micro-markets behaving totally differently. A few stats I find fascinating: 👉 San Francisco: $3,621 median rent (+12.5% YoY) with just 3.6% vacancy and only 6% offering concessions.  👉 Oakland: $2,523 median rent (+2.7% YoY), but 7.2% vacancy and a massive 49% concession rate.  👉 Across the OAK metro, 25% of properties are still offering 1+ month free — even with rents rising.  👉 And 35% of searches into the SF metro are coming from outside the metro (top inbound: San Jose, LA, Sacramento) My takeaway: we’re seeing pricing power return, but it’s uneven — and incentives are still doing a lot of work behind the scenes. That mix makes strategy (and execution) matter more than ever for our PMC partners. What stands out to you?

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What separates a good immigration program from a great one? Over the last 6 months, we interviewed Global Mobility & Immigration leaders at Netflix, Databricks, Stripe, Uber, and 30+ small-to-mid-sized companies to find out. The pattern was clear: the best programs don’t just process visas — they build systems. Systems that drive accountability, create structure, and build trust with employees. Most immigration programs start reactively: An employee needs a visa → people teams scramble → timelines slip → costs balloon → trust erodes. But great programs are different. They: - Scale with company growth - Have clear, measurable success metrics - Empower employees with predictable, reliable processes We’ve compiled our learnings from these interviews into a practical guide that shows how to build immigration programs that work at different company stages. 💬 Comment “Guide” below and I’ll DM you the PDF.

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Grammarly's CEO just published a great piece on decision-making rituals in the age of AI! He breaks down four principles—check out his advice in Fast Company Executive Board on how the best leaders can make choices faster, fairer, and more consistently.

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Starting your career, don’t be afraid to stand out and put yourself out there. Ariane Gorin jumped on the opportunity to have Isabella shadow her on an important day at the Expedia Group Town Hall. When I started my career, I planted myself on the couch in my boss’s and my mentor Chris Ender’s offices daily to pitch ideas. Raising your hand and taking a few risks can open doors you never expected. #mentorship

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