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.

Fotopedia, the most popular travel publication you have never heard of, partners with Expedia
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Fotopedia, the most popular travel publication you have never heard of, partners with Expedia
By Sean O'Neil | July 11, 2012
Fotopedia, a maker of ten travel image apps for iOS, has today updated its Paris and Japan apps to include links into relevant hotel listings on Expedia's booking app for iOS, Expedia Hotels. Read More
TripAdvisor and Thomson retain crowns - Top UK travel sites, full month June 2012
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TripAdvisor and Thomson retain crowns - Top UK travel sites, full month June 2012
By PhocusWire | July 11, 2012
Tour operator Thomson is holding onto to its lead over Expedia in the list of leading travel websites in the UK, with TripAdvisor extending its dominant position. Read More
Hotwire jumps into third spot ahead of Orbitz - Top US travel sites, full month June 2012
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Hotwire jumps into third spot ahead of Orbitz - Top US travel sites, full month June 2012
By PhocusWire | July 10, 2012
Hotwire has leapfrogged over Orbitz to become the third most popular online travel agency in the US behind sister-brand Expedia and Priceline. Read More
Utrip wants to resurrect the online trip planning experience
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Utrip wants to resurrect the online trip planning experience
By Kevin May | July 9, 2012
Trip planners were all the rage a few years ago, with many a travel startup pitching session or innovation showcase seeing at least one newbie playing its hand. Read More
Twitter is dead easy - maybe just buy followers
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Twitter is dead easy - maybe just buy followers
By Viewpoints | July 5, 2012
Online marketing has become increasingly complex over the past few years, and there have been countless posts about how to market yourself, your brand, your site or your product on social media. Read More
Affiliate marketing in travel is dead [or should be]
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Affiliate marketing in travel is dead [or should be]
By Viewpoints | July 4, 2012
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be asked to speak at the A4U Europe Conference in Barcelona. Read More
To AB or not to AB - another chapter in the travel site testing debate
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To AB or not to AB - another chapter in the travel site testing debate
By Linda Fox | July 4, 2012
As Venere goes out to customers with a redesigned homepage, the AB question rears its head again with others recently opting instead for feedback via sources including the crowd and staff Read More
TripCommon wins THack London, takes on group travel planning with a twist
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TripCommon wins THack London, takes on group travel planning with a twist
By Kevin May | June 29, 2012
Say two, maybe three or four friends, all living in different places around the world, want to meet up for a mini-break - how might they decide where to go and where to stay? Read More
Travel apps take a seat in the Google TV sandbox
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Travel apps take a seat in the Google TV sandbox
By Kevin May | June 27, 2012
Plenty of hullabaloo expected around the Google IO event this week, with Mobiata expecting to take advantage with the debut of two apps designed for the new Google TV. Read More
Expedia focuses on travel bloggers in new Find Yours ad campaign
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Expedia focuses on travel bloggers in new Find Yours ad campaign
By Kevin May | June 21, 2012
It wasn't all about ROI, innovation and quality of content at the recent TBEX extravaganza in the US - Expedia chose the event to launch a new ad campaign dedicated to bloggers. Read More
Feeding The Beast in travel might work for startups but is not helping in the long term
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Feeding The Beast in travel might work for startups but is not helping in the long term
By Viewpoints | June 20, 2012
We constantly monitor the technologies used and products offered by travel brands worldwide - and have found some striking oddities. Read More
What Else? TripCraft, TouristEye, Venere-HotelsCombined, Dolphin Dynamics-STA, Revoo
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What Else? TripCraft, TouristEye, Venere-HotelsCombined, Dolphin Dynamics-STA, Revoo
By PhocusWire | June 19, 2012
TripCraft spas, TouristEye version two, Venere streams into HotelsCombined, Dolphin Dynamics inks STA tech deal, Reevoo unveils review inspiration... What else is going on in the world of travel tech... Read More
Expedia wins top spot ahead of WebJet - Top New Zealand travel websites, full month May 2012
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Expedia wins top spot ahead of WebJet - Top New Zealand travel websites, full month May 2012
By PhocusWire | June 14, 2012
WebJet has found itself behind rival online travel agency Expedia in the list of leading travel websites in New Zealand during May this year. Read More
American Airlines direct-connect has a pulse -- Preferred Seats and possibly Expedia on the way
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American Airlines direct-connect has a pulse -- Preferred Seats and possibly Expedia on the way
By Dennis Schaal | June 13, 2012
Just when you thought direct-connect distribution from American Airlines, which is focusing on Chapter 11 reorganization, is dead in the water, there are signs of life. Read More
Thomson holds off Expedia threat - Top UK travel sites, full month May 2012
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Thomson holds off Expedia threat - Top UK travel sites, full month May 2012
By PhocusWire | June 12, 2012
Less than 1% market share separates agency leader Thomson from Expedia in the battle for top spot in the list of leading travel sites in the UK. Read More
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