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.

Manny and Thomas Cook: Technology, tankers and culture
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Manny and Thomas Cook: Technology, tankers and culture
By Kevin May | August 3, 2011
The exit of Thomas Cook Group CEO Manny Fontenla-Novoa will come as quite a shock to many given that he was always seen as a safe pair of hands. Read More
Expedia clings on, others ready to pounce - Top New Zealand websites, July 30 2011
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Expedia clings on, others ready to pounce - Top New Zealand websites, July 30 2011
By PhocusWire | August 2, 2011
Expedia has a minuscule lead over second placed WebJet after sweeping in to secure a significant lead last week in the leading New Zealand travel sites. Read More
Lastminute.com gets another new boss, this time Expedia exec Matthew Crummack
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Lastminute.com gets another new boss, this time Expedia exec Matthew Crummack
By Kevin May | August 2, 2011
All change at the top of Lastminute.com again with the departure of president Ed Kamm, replaced by Expedia lodging boss Matthew Crummack. Read More
Expedia crowding out competition - Top Canada travel sites, July 30 2011
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Expedia crowding out competition - Top Canada travel sites, July 30 2011
By PhocusWire | August 2, 2011
Expedia now has a bigger share of web traffic in Canada than the next six leading sites in the agency category combined. Read More
Expedia rolls out new tech platform for Expedia UK hotels
By Dennis Schaal | July 29, 2011
Expedia Inc. is in the process of putting Expedia UK's hotels onto Expedia's new global technology platform and can only hope that the results mimic the gangbuster manner in which Hotels.com has taken... Read More
Delta launches LivingSocial deals, Expedia loves Groupon
By Dennis Schaal | July 29, 2011
Delta Air Lines began offering travelers LivingSocial deals specific to their flights and trip dates, enabling travelers to sign up for them through the MyTrips portion of Delta.com. Read More
Flight Centre closing on Expedia, Travelzoo back - Top Australia travel websites, July 23 2011
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Flight Centre closing on Expedia, Travelzoo back - Top Australia travel websites, July 23 2011
By PhocusWire | July 28, 2011
Expedia is just 1% ahead of rival Flight Centre as the gap between the top three agencies in Australia narrows this week. Read More
Bang! Expedia jumps to number one - Top New Zealand websites, July 23 2011
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Bang! Expedia jumps to number one - Top New Zealand websites, July 23 2011
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2011
Sizeable leap by Expedia in New Zealand this week to take top spot and a significant lead ahead of arch rivals Hose of Travel and Webjet. Read More
Leading five pull away - Top UK sites, July 23 2011
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Leading five pull away - Top UK sites, July 23 2011
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2011
The UK's leading five travel websites in the agency category are starting to pull away from the chasing pack this week. Read More
Travelzoo soars to leading pack - Top Canada travel sites, July 16 2011
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Travelzoo soars to leading pack - Top Canada travel sites, July 16 2011
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2011
Significant jump for Travelzoo as its leaps from tenth to fourth spot in the agency category of top ten travel sites in Canada. Read More
Expedia properties secure winning beat - Top Australia travel websites, July 16 2011
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Expedia properties secure winning beat - Top Australia travel websites, July 16 2011
By PhocusWire | July 20, 2011
Expedia-owned TripAdvisor sites and Hotels.com are collectively leading the Australia destination and accommodation category of leading travel websites. Read More
Priceline peers over shoulder of Expedia - Top US travel sites, 16 July 2011
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Priceline peers over shoulder of Expedia - Top US travel sites, 16 July 2011
By PhocusWire | July 20, 2011
Priceline has narrowed the gap between it and first placed Expedia in the top ten travel websites in the US. Read More
How travel became a barometer for wider mobile adoption
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How travel became a barometer for wider mobile adoption
By Viewpoints | July 20, 2011
The travel industry has found itself as the benchmark for mobile, with early adopters among business travelers driving the overall market forward for other verticals. Read More
Travelzoo tinkers with brand name for China push
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Travelzoo tinkers with brand name for China push
By Kevin May | July 20, 2011
Travelzoo is altering its brand identify in China to improve its relevancy with what the deals publisher calls "discerning Chinese consumers". Read More
Webjet back on top - Top New Zealand websites, July 16 2011
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Webjet back on top - Top New Zealand websites, July 16 2011
By PhocusWire | July 19, 2011
Webjet has regained top spot amongst leading travel websites in New Zealand from Expedia after sitting in second place for a number of weeks. Read More
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