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 Inc gets a modest corporate refresh... is now Expedia Group
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Expedia Inc gets a modest corporate refresh... is now Expedia Group
By Kevin May | March 26, 2018
Another week, another corporate rebranding exercise - this time it's the turn of Expedia Inc. Read More
Voice series part 4 Expedia
News / Technology
Voice tech in travel, part 4: Expedia’s experience
By Mitra Sorrells | March 26, 2018
Online travel agencies are technology companies as much - if not more – than they are travel companies.  Read More
TRVL raises $3.7 million, appoints ex-Expedia exec as CEO
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TRVL raises $3.7 million, appoints ex-Expedia exec as CEO
By Kevin May | March 23, 2018
A juggling of senior roles and a $3.7 million cap-raise for TRVL, the Netherlands-based hotel booking platform with a twist. Read More
orbitz data hack
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Expedia data breach affects 880,000 Orbitz customers, extends to Travelocity Partner Network
By Jill Menze | March 20, 2018
Expedia Inc has disclosed evidence of a security breach that impacted approximately 880,000 Orbitz customers as well as Travelocity Partner Network. Read More
Expedia claims it brings a "premium" customer to hotels
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Expedia claims it brings a "premium" customer to hotels
By Kevin May | March 14, 2018
With battles on multiple fronts, it appears, Expedia Inc has come out with a different tactic to keep its hotel partners happy: its customers have greater overall value. Read More
Airbnb courts hoteliers in crusade against OTAs
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Airbnb courts hoteliers in crusade against OTAs
By Jill Menze | March 14, 2018
Airbnb has made no secret of its intentions to knock off Expedia and Booking.com from the top of the travel food chain. Read More
quote of the week 12
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QOTW: Something about room for the biggest startup in the world
By PhocusWire | March 2, 2018
Quote from Brian Chesky, in a one-to-one interview with PhocusWire this week. Read More
Interview: Airbnb CEO says it's now "100%" battling online travel agencies
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Interview: Airbnb CEO says it's now "100%" battling online travel agencies
By Jill Menze | February 23, 2018
Airbnb views itself going all-in with a plan to compete with the giants of the accommodation world - online travel agencies. Read More
Hostaway vacation rental system funding
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Hostaway secures €700K to expand distribution tool for thriving rental market
By Mitra Sorrells | February 22, 2018
Helsinki, Finland-based Hostaway has raised €700,000 in funding to grow its vacation rental channel management solution.   Read More
Barry Diller dishes on Dara, succession planning, and the true impact of artificial intelligence
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Barry Diller dishes on Dara, succession planning, and the true impact of artificial intelligence
By Nick Vivion | February 22, 2018
Covering events is always a marathon -- from deciding which sessions to attend, managing interview requests, and capturing content from the keynotes, there are many moving parts. Often, this means tha Read More
airbnb-hotel-distribution-analysis
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Can Airbnb trigger a revolution in hotel distribution?
By Cesar Lopez - Mirai | February 20, 2018
Given the size of Airbnb, recent coverage of its potential to open up to hotel distribution has been well worth the fanfare. Read More
Hotels admit steep reliance on online travel agencies
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Hotels admit steep reliance on online travel agencies
By Kevin May | February 13, 2018
Hotels have a high dependency on online travel agencies to distribute their inventory, with almost every other channel deemed to be low on same scale. Read More
Expedia splashed out record $5.3 billion on marketing in 2017
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Expedia splashed out record $5.3 billion on marketing in 2017
By Kevin May | February 12, 2018
Expedia Inc spent a record $5.3 billion on marketing in 2017 - a figure that continues to trouble investors amid its full year financial results. Read More
Expedia ticks modest growth in 2017, now charting "new direction"
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Expedia ticks modest growth in 2017, now charting "new direction"
By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2018
Expedia Inc.’s revenue increased 11% in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to a year prior – up to $2.32 billion – but the diverse online travel company still missed analysts’ expectations by $40... Read More
Expedia earnings: Cloud migration, supply expansion, and HomeAway
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Expedia earnings: Cloud migration, supply expansion, and HomeAway
By Nick Vivion | February 8, 2018
Earnings calls generally get interesting towards the end. While it's useful to hear how a business is doing, it's equally revealing to hear how executives respond to analyst questions. Outside of the Read More