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.

Five lessons startups can learn from the pivot of a major online travel brand
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Five lessons startups can learn from the pivot of a major online travel brand
By Viewpoints | September 8, 2014
There have been years of negative news, but there has now been a transformation of Travelocity's business model into that of an affiliate of Expedia. This has led to some encouraging news for Sabre Read More
Australian regulator casts doubt over $658 million Expedia bid to buy Wotif
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Australian regulator casts doubt over $658 million Expedia bid to buy Wotif
By Karthick Prabu | September 3, 2014
Probably not part of the script - the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has raised issues over the sale of Wotif to Expedia. The ACCC cites a number of reasons to question the $658 mil Read More
The guessing game that surrounds online travel
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The guessing game that surrounds online travel
By Pamela Whitby | September 1, 2014
These are tough but exciting times for the online travel industry but do you have what it takes to forecast the future? NB: This is a report by Pamela Whitby, editor for EyeforTravel. There is a Read More
Tapping into mobile travel trends [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Tapping into mobile travel trends [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | August 28, 2014
Somo, a mobile marketing specialist, has pulled together some of the latest mobile travel trends to give a snapshot of how mobile consumers are versus the travel industry. The company, which works wi Read More
As digital media now primarily consumed on mobile, brands must keep up
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As digital media now primarily consumed on mobile, brands must keep up
By Nick Vivion | August 22, 2014
comScore has released its latest report looking at the digital media consumption habits of American consumers, offering yet another reminder that brands must keep up in order to maintain mindshare. Read More
Expedia reveals travel data platform ambition with revamped tablet app
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Expedia reveals travel data platform ambition with revamped tablet app
By Nick Vivion | August 19, 2014
The Expedia brand has teased a new tablet app for Android and iOS, revealing a strategic move towards a more cohesive tablet experience that is at once more browsable as well as more bookable than any Read More
Wotif Group reports substantial traffic and bookings from mobile channels
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Wotif Group reports substantial traffic and bookings from mobile channels
By Karthick Prabu | August 12, 2014
Mobile continues to play a significant role at Wotif Group with 44% of total traffic to its consumer-facing sites coming via mobile channels. For its flagship brand, Australian online travel agency Read More
Expedia (and others) will be affected big-time by Priceline-Ctrip marriage
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Expedia (and others) will be affected big-time by Priceline-Ctrip marriage
By Morris Sim | August 8, 2014
Priceline’s planned investment in Ctrip is a smart move for both companies, though not as unexpected as some might believe. Many employees and partners of both companies have had suspicions since t Read More
Expedia cites multi-million investment in user experience for boost in repeat customers
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Expedia cites multi-million investment in user experience for boost in repeat customers
By Karthick Prabu | July 30, 2014
Believe it or not, Expedia spends somewhere between $500 million and $600 million every year on technology to "improve the customer experience". This level of investment is being cited as a reason Read More
AirBaltic hops on Bitcoin bandwagon, transaction fee vanishes
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AirBaltic hops on Bitcoin bandwagon, transaction fee vanishes
By Linda Fox | July 24, 2014
Latvia-based airline AirBaltic would appear to have removed the transaction fee from its Bitcoin payment option after criticism from some quarters that it was unjustified. While credit card payment Read More
Online travel agencies are not evil – but they are bad business
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Online travel agencies are not evil – but they are bad business
By Viewpoints | July 23, 2014
Great industries are built on great partnerships, and the hospitality sector is no different. The US hospitality industry, for example, has been built on the partnership of hotel brands and franchi Read More
Webjet sees B2B division becoming bigger than consumer-facing brand, buys SunHotels
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Webjet sees B2B division becoming bigger than consumer-facing brand, buys SunHotels
By Karthick Prabu | July 17, 2014
Australia-based online travel agency Webjet has entered into an agreement to acquire European online hotel service SunHotels for $28.4 million. The acquisition is expected to be complete by the end Read More
Groupon splits with Expedia, launches Getaway Tonight [UPDATED]
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Groupon splits with Expedia, launches Getaway Tonight [UPDATED]
By Nick Vivion | July 11, 2014
UPDATE: Groupon has reached out to clarify that the Expedia partnership continues as a supply partner for the brand's Market Picks inventory. This supply comes from the brand's status as an affiliate Read More
The Airbnb Effect shows everyone should be investing in the sharing economy
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The Airbnb Effect shows everyone should be investing in the sharing economy
By Viewpoints | July 11, 2014
Every week it feels like there is a yet another senior figure in the hotel industry commenting on the spectre that is Airbnb. The earlier tirades against the unfairness of it all, taxes being avoid Read More
Expedia to acquire Wotif Group for $658 million
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Expedia to acquire Wotif Group for $658 million
By Karthick Prabu | July 6, 2014
Expedia has agreed to spend $658 million to acquire Australia-based Wotif Group, home to the Wotif, Lastminute.com.au and Latestays brands. The deal is expected to close during the fourth quarter o Read More
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