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 marches ahead - Top Canada travel sites, February 11 2012
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Expedia marches ahead - Top Canada travel sites, February 11 2012
By PhocusWire | February 15, 2012
Expedia is putting additional room between it and second place Flight Network in the list of leading travel websites in Canada. Read More
Expedia goes direct to Southwest Airlines for some Egencia client functionality
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Expedia goes direct to Southwest Airlines for some Egencia client functionality
By Dennis Schaal | February 14, 2012
Expedia's Egencia corporate travel unit "bypasses the traditional GDS channel" to get enhanced features and functionality from Southwest Airlines, the carrier says. Read More
Expedia partners with Kenshoo on global search engine marketing deal
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Expedia partners with Kenshoo on global search engine marketing deal
By Linda Fox | February 14, 2012
Hot on the heels of a deal to manage Kayak's digital marketing needs, Kenshoo has been selected by Expedia to run its search marketing and social advertising globally Read More
Expedia swoops to take top web spot from Thomson - Top UK travel sites, February 11 2012
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Expedia swoops to take top web spot from Thomson - Top UK travel sites, February 11 2012
By PhocusWire | February 13, 2012
Thomson has lost its coveted pole position at the head of leading websites in the UK to rival brand Expedia. Read More
WebJet closes in on Expedia - Top New Zealand websites, February 11 2012
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WebJet closes in on Expedia - Top New Zealand websites, February 11 2012
By PhocusWire | February 13, 2012
Expedia is just a fraction in market share ahead of rival agency WebJet in the top ten most popular travel websites in New Zealand. Read More
Would lack of tech execution at Expedia lead to an execution?
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Would lack of tech execution at Expedia lead to an execution?
By Dennis Schaal | February 10, 2012
The high-stakes nature of Expedia Inc.'s bet on its new technology platform, dubbed E3, could be seen in the aftermath of its disappointing fourth quarter results. Read More
WebJet and Expedia fall as Flight Centre rises - Top Australia travel websites, February 4 2012
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WebJet and Expedia fall as Flight Centre rises - Top Australia travel websites, February 4 2012
By PhocusWire | February 9, 2012
No change in positions but a narrowing between the top two and third place as Flight Centre increased its market share in Australia as Expedia and WebJet made losses last week. Read More
Is Groupon already looking beyond Expedia?
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Is Groupon already looking beyond Expedia?
By Dennis Schaal | February 9, 2012
Is Groupon looking to cut out partner Expedia in the Groupon Getaways travel product? Read More
Expedia gains further ground at the top - Top US travel sites, February 4 2012
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Expedia gains further ground at the top - Top US travel sites, February 4 2012
By PhocusWire | February 9, 2012
Expedia and Travelocity out-performed their nearest rivals last week, becoming the only leading online travel agencies in the US to increase their market share of web traffic. Read More
Thomson looks nervously over shoulder at Expedia - Top UK travel sites, February 4 2012
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Thomson looks nervously over shoulder at Expedia - Top UK travel sites, February 4 2012
By PhocusWire | February 9, 2012
Expedia is within a whisker of re-taking pole position from Thomson in the list of leading travel websites in the UK. Read More
Expedia promoting Trip Explorer for vacation package inspiration
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Expedia promoting Trip Explorer for vacation package inspiration
By Dennis Schaal | February 8, 2012
Expedia is using its homepage to promote its relatively new Trip Explorer tool for vacation packages. Read More
Google who? Expedia largest traffic source for Priceline
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Google who? Expedia largest traffic source for Priceline
By Dennis Schaal | February 6, 2012
Break up Expedia -- it may wield too much power over Priceline's fate. Read More
Search sites make their mark - Top UK travel sites, January 28 2012
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Search sites make their mark - Top UK travel sites, January 28 2012
By PhocusWire | January 31, 2012
Four out of ten websites in the intermediary/agency category of leading travel web brands in the UK are search sites, with Skyscanner leading the pack. Read More
Priceline, online travel history and complacency
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Priceline, online travel history and complacency
By Dennis Schaal | January 31, 2012
Sometimes online travel history hits you over the head and you don't even see it coming. Read More
Is Booking.com the travel king of Google AdWords? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Is Booking.com the travel king of Google AdWords? [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Dennis Schaal | January 30, 2012
Did Priceline's Booking.com spend the most among travel brands in Google AdWords in 2011? Read More
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