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.

Jetsetter: No worries about Expedia, we are different from Groupon, mobile not a web replacement
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Jetsetter: No worries about Expedia, we are different from Groupon, mobile not a web replacement
By Tim Hughes | December 13, 2011
High end flash sale retailer Jetsetter is celebrating hitting 500,000 room nights since launch and two million people in its database. Read More
Expedia feeling the heat from TripAdvisor spinoff
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Expedia feeling the heat from TripAdvisor spinoff
By Dennis Schaal | December 9, 2011
Expedia or TripAdvisor? CEOs Dara Khosrowshahi of Expedia or Stephen Kaufer of TripAdvisor? Which company or CEO will be the new darling? Read More
What else? Tripl, Ski-Hire-Europe and Expedia-WebJet
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What else? Tripl, Ski-Hire-Europe and Expedia-WebJet
By PhocusWire | December 9, 2011
Tripl takes the covers off, Sky-Hire-Europe in ski meta first claim, Expedia and WebJet white label. A round-up of other stories from across the industry. Read More
It is a TRIP -- Expedia stockholders approve TripAdvisor spinoff
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It is a TRIP -- Expedia stockholders approve TripAdvisor spinoff
By Dennis Schaal | December 6, 2011
Expedia stockholders approved the TripAdvisor spinoff and the hotel review site should be trading on Nasdaq under the stock symbol TRIP around Dec. 21. Read More
Order restored at the top - Top US travel sites, December 3 2011
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Order restored at the top - Top US travel sites, December 3 2011
By PhocusWire | December 6, 2011
Yahoo Travel's lofty position as second most popular travel site in the US is shortlived, tumbling back to fifth position after one week. Read More
Expedia and United Airlines sign new deal for air and hotel content
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Expedia and United Airlines sign new deal for air and hotel content
By Dennis Schaal | December 6, 2011
Building on a 15-year relationship, United Airlines and Expedia Inc. signed a new multi-year agreement. Read More
TripAdvisor spinoff nears and Kaufer will not have to weigh options
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TripAdvisor spinoff nears and Kaufer will not have to weigh options
By Dennis Schaal | December 5, 2011
Expedia shareholders are slated to vote tomorrow on the proposed TripAdvisor spinoff -- and at least one interested party will no longer have to wonder about his options. Read More
WebJet loses ground to Expedia - Top New Zealand websites, November 26 2011
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WebJet loses ground to Expedia - Top New Zealand websites, November 26 2011
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2011
Expedia has extended its lead over rival WebJet in the list of leading travel websites in New Zealand. Read More
Yahoo Travel sweeps in behind Expedia - Top US travel sites, November 26 2011
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Yahoo Travel sweeps in behind Expedia - Top US travel sites, November 26 2011
By PhocusWire | November 29, 2011
Expedia is less than 1.5% market share ahead of Yahoo Travel after the search engine's travel section saw a significant leap in traffic last week. Read More
Expedia takes crown from Webjet - Top New Zealand websites, November 19 2011
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Expedia takes crown from Webjet - Top New Zealand websites, November 19 2011
By PhocusWire | November 24, 2011
Webjet has lost the coveted top position to Expedia in the list of leading travel websites in New Zealand. Read More
Thomas Cook traffic remains steady - Top UK travel sites, November 19 2011
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Thomas Cook traffic remains steady - Top UK travel sites, November 19 2011
By PhocusWire | November 24, 2011
Troubled Thomas Cook remains in fourth spot behind rival Thomson, Lastminute.com and market leader Expedia in the list of top UK travel sites. Read More
Expedia readies TripAdvisor spinoff citing hotel review reliability
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Expedia readies TripAdvisor spinoff citing hotel review reliability
By Dennis Schaal | November 22, 2011
As Expedia shareholders get set to vote Dec. 6 on the TripAdvisor spinoff, Expedia is telling potential investors that travelers overwhelmingly find TripAdvisor's user reviews to be reliable. Read More
Expedia goes further into China with greater stake in eLong
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Expedia goes further into China with greater stake in eLong
By Linda Fox | November 21, 2011
Expedia has acquired a further 8% in China-based online travel agency eLong for US$72.4 million Read More
Orbitz CEO plans to revolutionize hotel sort -- holy Hadoop
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Orbitz CEO plans to revolutionize hotel sort -- holy Hadoop
By Dennis Schaal | November 18, 2011
When you get Barney Harford going about his pet project, turning around Orbitz Worldwide, he talks so fast that he seems to forget that sentences have periods on the end for a reason. Read More
Opodo-eDreams-GoVoyages powerhouse Odigeo plots next move, eyes startups and full service
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Opodo-eDreams-GoVoyages powerhouse Odigeo plots next move, eyes startups and full service
By Kevin May | November 17, 2011
Europe's newest online travel giant has a new name and is setting itself a rapid plan to grow geographically as well as reach beyond its current guise as a hotel and air ticket seller. Read More
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