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.

Kayak rises despite TV ad row - Top US travel sites, December 17 2011
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Kayak rises despite TV ad row - Top US travel sites, December 17 2011
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2011
Travel search site Kayak saw its share of the travel website marketplace increase last week despite coming under heavy criticism for its decision to pull an ad from a US TV show. Read More
TravelSupermarket falls out of top ten - Top UK travel sites, December 17 2011
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TravelSupermarket falls out of top ten - Top UK travel sites, December 17 2011
By Kevin May | December 19, 2011
Landmark and unfortunate day for TravelSupermarket with data showing the metasearch site has dropped out of the list of leading travel websites in the UK. Read More
What else? TripAdvisor big hire, eBookers mobile deals, Reevoo reviews
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What else? TripAdvisor big hire, eBookers mobile deals, Reevoo reviews
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2011
TripAdvisor brings in Dermot Halpin, eBookers plots mobile deal service, Reevoo outlines review impact. A round-up of other stories from across the industry. Read More
WebJet grows lead over Expedia - Top Australia travel websites, December 10 2011
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WebJet grows lead over Expedia - Top Australia travel websites, December 10 2011
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2011
Expedia is almost 4% market share behind the market leader in the list of top travel websites in Australia after WebJet outperformed its rival last week. Read More
Expedia pulls away from chasing pack - Top US travel sites, December 10 2011
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Expedia pulls away from chasing pack - Top US travel sites, December 10 2011
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2011
Almost 3% market share separates Expedia from second place Priceline in the list of leading travel websites in the US. Read More
Expedia laser-focused on that other Google product, Google Hotel Finder
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Expedia laser-focused on that other Google product, Google Hotel Finder
By Dennis Schaal | December 13, 2011
Expedia hasn't forgotten about Google Hotel Finder for a second even though Google Flight Search has attracted much press attention of late. Read More
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