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.

All signs continue to point north for tours and activities
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All signs continue to point north for tours and activities
By Karthick Prabu | October 17, 2013
It seems everybody wants a piece of the tours and activities pie right now with developments across major online travel agencies, other intermediaries and startups. Details are emerging from a PhoC Read More
SouthWest secures quarter of all airline web traffic - Top US travel websites, September 2013
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SouthWest secures quarter of all airline web traffic - Top US travel websites, September 2013
By PhocusWire | October 15, 2013
Southwest is winning almost a quarter of all traffic to airline brands in the list of leading US travel websites during September this year. The carrier added some 0.5% to its overall market share Read More
Expedia peers into the future of travel, focusing on Millennials
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Expedia peers into the future of travel, focusing on Millennials
By Sean O'Neil | October 14, 2013
Millennials -- people who grew up in the 1980s -- travel differently than the rest of us, according to fresh research by Expedia, the online travel agency (OTA). In a key finding, travelers under 3 Read More
Odigeo joins the big boys in travel search, buys Liligo from SNCF
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Odigeo joins the big boys in travel search, buys Liligo from SNCF
By Kevin May | October 9, 2013
Speculation in recent months that European online travel agency powerhouse Odigeo was eyeing its own move into travel search has come to fruition - it has bought French site Liligo from SNCF. The o Read More
Google gains EU thumbs up to latest search proposals
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Google gains EU thumbs up to latest search proposals
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2013
Google could be nearer a resolution of some of its EU antitrust wranglings as its latest proposals have been met favourably by the European Commission. In a speech to the European Parliament yester Read More
Expedia extends lead at the top - Top New Zealand travel websites, August 2013
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Expedia extends lead at the top - Top New Zealand travel websites, August 2013
By PhocusWire | September 29, 2013
The gap between Wotif and Expedia in the list of leading New Zealand travel websites has grown to almost 3% market share between July and August this year. Expedia increased its share of the agency Read More
Why the most prolific travel bloggers need to refocus
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Why the most prolific travel bloggers need to refocus
By Viewpoints | September 26, 2013
While the "digital nomad" dream still holds a profound appeal for young travellers, the top echelon of travel bloggers have done more than anyone to dispel the fantasy of a carefree life in exotic pla Read More
Nor1 acquires FlexTrip, brings tours and activities to customer systems for hotels
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Nor1 acquires FlexTrip, brings tours and activities to customer systems for hotels
By Kevin May | September 25, 2013
More movement at the tours and activities end of the industry as hospitality technology company Nor1 buys the FlexTrip distribution network. Terms of the sale were not disclosed, but CEO Leith Stev Read More
Hotels should gamify loyalty programs
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Hotels should gamify loyalty programs
By Viewpoints | September 19, 2013
NB: This is a guest viewpoint on hotel loyalty programs by Youri Sawerschel of Geneva-based consultancy bridge.over. My thesis is simple: Hotel chains could increase customer loyalty and share of w Read More
Expedia campaign to make Twitter more interesting
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Expedia campaign to make Twitter more interesting
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2013
In a bid to push its mobile application and make tweets less dull, Expedia is running a promotion on Twitter. Read More
A brief history of travel technology - from its evolution to looking at the future
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A brief history of travel technology - from its evolution to looking at the future
By Stephen Joyce | September 12, 2013
It is said that necessity is the mother of all invention - and we need look no further than the travel industry to see this proverb in practice. Read More
Shazamable travel ads - would you, seriously?
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Shazamable travel ads - would you, seriously?
By Linda Fox | September 11, 2013
It was only a question of time before Shazam made an appearance on travel advertising and it looks as if Expedia might lay claim to a first here Read More
Hotel rate parity campaigner backs away with final poke at regulators (and a cheeky website)
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Hotel rate parity campaigner backs away with final poke at regulators (and a cheeky website)
By Kevin May | September 10, 2013
The travel executive who triggered the long-running investigation into alleged bullying by major online travel agencies over hotel pricing is giving up his fight. Read More
Consolidation and deals - why 2013 is not great news so far for hoteliers
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Consolidation and deals - why 2013 is not great news so far for hoteliers
By Viewpoints | September 4, 2013
The Expedia and Travelocity partnership announced last month has many implications for the hotel industry. Read More
Analysis of paid and organic search reveals most visible air travel searches
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Analysis of paid and organic search reveals most visible air travel searches
By Nick Vivion | September 3, 2013
In an analysis of air travel searches across the US, UK, Germany and France, Searchmetrics has identified the most visible brands offering air travel tickets in both paid and organic search. Read More
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