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.

How Expedia ads now trail you from desktop to mobile
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How Expedia ads now trail you from desktop to mobile
By Sean O'Neil | July 17, 2013
In a travel industry first, Expedia has begun "re-targeting" ads at more than 55 million of its users who switch between desktop and mobile devices to research trips. Read More
Expedia wins more traffic than next three brands combined - Top Canada travel websites, June 2013
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Expedia wins more traffic than next three brands combined - Top Canada travel websites, June 2013
By PhocusWire | July 16, 2013
The web traffic of Flight Network, Hotwire and CheapOAir combined was still behind the total market share achieved by market leader Expedia in Canada in June. Read More
Booking.com is thrashing Expedia in Europe, says survey
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Booking.com is thrashing Expedia in Europe, says survey
By Sean O'Neil | July 8, 2013
A survey of 120 hotel executives in Europe by Morgan Stanley reveals why Booking.com is trouncing Expedia in Europe. Read More
How much is on the table with destination services for travel companies? [Hint: it's huge]
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How much is on the table with destination services for travel companies? [Hint: it's huge]
By Kevin May | July 2, 2013
A study by Euromonitor estimated the total leisure spend on travel and destination-related products was a massive Euro 2.5 trillion during 2012. Read More
Wuhu wants to disrupt the original disruptors and make travel easy
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Wuhu wants to disrupt the original disruptors and make travel easy
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2013
Many an online travel 'what if? was considered before Wuhu was born and like many startups it's based on the premise that there must be a better way Read More
Which travel websites win for usability, engagement and conversion?
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Which travel websites win for usability, engagement and conversion?
By Karthick Prabu | June 27, 2013
Leading OTAs Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz have emerged as the winners in a study looking at how web travel brands perform for a string of important measurements in the world of ecommerce. Read More
CheapoAir and Hotwire make their mark - Top Canada travel websites, May 2013
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CheapoAir and Hotwire make their mark - Top Canada travel websites, May 2013
By PhocusWire | June 17, 2013
Sunwing and iTravel2000 are the two local travel brands to lose out as Hotwire and CheapoAir move into fourth and third places respectively in Canada. Read More
Priceline inches closer to Expedia - Top US travel websites, May 2013
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Priceline inches closer to Expedia - Top US travel websites, May 2013
By PhocusWire | June 12, 2013
Priceline is slowly creeping up behind rival online agency brand Expedia in the list of leading travel websites in the US during May 2013. Read More
TourRadar woos ex-Expedia CEO as part of angel investment round to boost consumer tools
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TourRadar woos ex-Expedia CEO as part of angel investment round to boost consumer tools
By Kevin May | June 10, 2013
Former Expedia CEO Erik Blachford is one of a number of big names putting some angel investment into tours and activities service TourRadar. Read More
The most successful online travel CEO ever could be wrong - hotel startups can scale!
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The most successful online travel CEO ever could be wrong - hotel startups can scale!
By Evan Konwiser | June 6, 2013
Jeffery Boyd, CEO of Priceline, recently made comments casting doubt on the effectiveness of relative newbies Room77 and HotelTonight. Read More
How travel brands are cruising along social media
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How travel brands are cruising along social media
By Viewpoints | June 4, 2013
Today, planning a holiday has apparently become a cake walk, thanks to the numerous online travel services. Read More
MARKETING - Product news, launches and more - May 2013
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MARKETING - Product news, launches and more - May 2013
By PhocusWire | May 31, 2013
Kayak and Allianz Global Assistance unite for travel insurance deal. Read More
Expedia focuses on the underdog in summer push
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Expedia focuses on the underdog in summer push
By Linda Fox | May 30, 2013
Expedia will begin a new television advertising campaign on Monday with the strapline 'Travel Yourself Interesting'. Read More
Unravelling same-day hotel bookings: it's all about control, cannibalisation and commission
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Unravelling same-day hotel bookings: it's all about control, cannibalisation and commission
By Viewpoints | May 29, 2013
Harris Interactive reported last year that almost 70% of consumers booking hotel rooms through the Expedia mobile app were looking to travel within 24 hours. Read More
Webjet overtakes Wotif - Top New Zealand travel websites, April 2013
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Webjet overtakes Wotif - Top New Zealand travel websites, April 2013
By PhocusWire | May 27, 2013
Expedia may have retained its lead at the top of the leading travel sites in New Zealand, but Wotif has long its second spot to Webjet. Read More