Expedia News and Updates

Expedia Group is one of the most influential players in online travel, with a portfolio of brands and platforms that shape the digital booking landscape. PhocusWire provides timely, in-depth coverage of Expedia news and updates, including leadership changes, platform innovation, and shifts in its global strategy across lodging, air, and experiences.

The latest developments from Expedia and the OTA market

Track how Expedia is evolving its technology stack, streamlining traveler engagement, and reimagining its marketplace to compete in a rapidly changing OTA environment. Our reporting includes insights on product development, loyalty integration, and strategic partnerships that reflect broader trends in online travel retail.

Expedia Group shutters Lastminute.com.au booking site
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Expedia Group shutters Lastminute.com.au booking site
By Morgan Hines | April 17, 2026
Bookings can be made through May 15 and the site will close down on June 2, according to the company. Read More
AI pulls travel brands deeper into commerce media
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AI pulls travel brands deeper into commerce media
By Matthew Parsons | April 7, 2026
As AI compresses the path to purchase, travel brands are expanding commerce media to capture high-intent demand. Read More
Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership
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Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2026
PredictHQ data is integrated with Expedia Partner Center and aims to give hotels access to insights such as event-specific demand data. Read More
Expedia CFO on what's driving ‘radical’ shift at travel giant
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Expedia CFO on what's driving ‘radical’ shift at travel giant
By Morgan Hines | March 5, 2026
CFO Scott Schenkel detailed how Expedia Group is optimizing operations to maximize efficiency and results. Read More
OTAs' marketing spend exceeded $20B in 2025
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OTAs' marketing spend exceeded $20B in 2025
By Linda Fox | February 27, 2026
Marketing investment from the largest online travel players rose again last year. Read More
Expedia Group sees double-digit growth in revenue, gross bookings as AI push continues
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Expedia Group sees double-digit growth in revenue, gross bookings as AI push continues
By Abby Crotty | February 12, 2026
Revenue was up 11% year over year to $3.5 billion, while total gross bookings were up 11% to $27 billion in Q4 2025. Read More
Expedia's Ariane Gorin on AI visibility, traveler experience and activities growth
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Expedia's Ariane Gorin on AI visibility, traveler experience and activities growth
By Linda Fox | January 29, 2026
Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin says she is especially proud of how the OTA has been "going after AI" in recent years. Read More
Expedia Group cuts jobs, adds roles in reorganization
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Expedia Group cuts jobs, adds roles in reorganization
By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026
The company said it is simplifying its structure and reducing organizational layers. Read More
Making the case for hotels to enable AI 'crawlability'
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Making the case for hotels to enable AI 'crawlability'
By Matthew Parsons | January 21, 2026
Opening up to AI crawlers can boost visibility and potentially direct bookings, but questions remain over security, compliance risks and longer-term benefits. Read More
Key travel trends shaping destinations, experiences and stays
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Key travel trends shaping destinations, experiences and stays
By PhocusWire | January 20, 2026
From pop culture-inspired travel and sports tourism to growing interest in flexible stays and multi-property trips, the signals point to a more intentional and experience-led approach to travel in the... Read More
Financial analysts on change in travel's search-based model
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Financial analysts on change in travel's search-based model
By Linda Fox | January 6, 2026
Financial analysts from Barclays, Evercore and Mizuho dissect AI's impact on travel search and booking and the OTA model. Read More
Expedia to integrate with Alexa+ in 2026
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Expedia to integrate with Alexa+ in 2026
By Morgan Hines | December 29, 2025
With its Expedia integration, users will be able to talk to Alexa+ to find and book vacation rentals and hotels. Read More
Shorter booking windows require smarter marketing: How AI can transform travel campaigns
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Shorter booking windows require smarter marketing: How AI can transform travel campaigns
By Ryan Fitzgerald - Net Conversion | December 29, 2025
As consumer booking behavior shifts, Net Conversion CEO and co-founder Ryan Fitzgerald discusses the need for travel marketers to adjust. Read More
The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2025
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The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2025
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2025
Revisit the 10 most-read news stories on PhocusWire this year, covering loyalty, AI and more. Read More
Agentic AI, NDC and shifting priorities: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2025
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Agentic AI, NDC and shifting priorities: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2025
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2025
We rounded up the top 10 performing op-eds on PhocusWire for 2025. Read More