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 extends lead at the top - Top Canada travel sites, July 2 2011
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Expedia extends lead at the top - Top Canada travel sites, July 2 2011
By PhocusWire | July 8, 2011
Expedia has secured almost a 10% lead over its nearest rival amongst travel intermediaries in Canada. Read More
Why hotels should think of themselves before embracing Facebook and flash sales
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Why hotels should think of themselves before embracing Facebook and flash sales
By Viewpoints | July 6, 2011
A well-known story for hotels: powerful middlemen that dominate the market and put pressure on the property managers to lower prices and increase the commission. Read More
Why the iPad and mobile are changing how consumers search for travel
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Why the iPad and mobile are changing how consumers search for travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | July 5, 2011
As we ponder the mysteries of the iPad and mobile experience on the web, are we seeing a fundamental shift in user behaviour? Read More
China search giant Baidu takes travel seriously with $306M punt on Qunar
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China search giant Baidu takes travel seriously with $306M punt on Qunar
By Kevin May | July 3, 2011
While some industry folk in the western hemisphere gasp at levels of money being thrown into the likes of Wimdu and Airbnb, over in China there are even bigger sums in play. Read More
Opodo-eDreams-GoVoyages lauded as new European agency powerhouse
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Opodo-eDreams-GoVoyages lauded as new European agency powerhouse
By Kevin May | July 3, 2011
Fundamental change in the online travel agency landscape in Europe this week following the completion of the merger of eDreams with GoVoyages and the addition of Opodo to the group. Read More
Web tour and activity marketplace heats up as Azurever stakes claim
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Web tour and activity marketplace heats up as Azurever stakes claim
By Claude Bénard | July 1, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring France-based tour and activity platform Azurever. Read More
Local deals can grow if quality holds but less reliance on deep pockets
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Local deals can grow if quality holds but less reliance on deep pockets
By Viewpoints | June 30, 2011
The Expedia-Groupon announcement has added more fuel to the already hot topic of flash sales and deal sites. Read More
Orbitz and Cheaptickets join the mob in crowded flash sales field
By Dennis Schaal | June 28, 2011
Soon it seems nearly every travel site will offer members' only flash sales for hotels or local deals. Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Wednesday 22 June 2011
By PhocusWire | June 22, 2011
In today's edition, Dollar Thrifty re-ups with Expedia, Pegasus Solutions has a mobile solution, Spire aspires to be flash sales leader and Sabre finds a CentralCommand partner. Read More
Expedia: What Groupon Getaways with Expedia means for hotels
By Viewpoints | June 22, 2011
The partnership between Groupon and Expedia to form Groupon Getaways with Expedia has generated a lot of buzz and a healthy interest in the logistics of the daily deal model in travel. Read More
TripAdvisor spinoff delayed until late 2011
By Dennis Schaal | June 21, 2011
Expedia Inc.'s spinoff of TripAdvisor has been delayed "weeks, not months," and should be completed before the end of 2011. Read More
Expedia wants to put human touch back into online agencies [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | June 20, 2011
With Thomas Cook closing in and Thomson clinging on to the top spot, this week is probably about the right time to launch a major new branding campaign at Expedia in Europe. Read More
Expedia reigns supreme - Top Canada travel sites, June 18 2011
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Expedia reigns supreme - Top Canada travel sites, June 18 2011
By PhocusWire | June 20, 2011
Expedia's stranglehold on the Canadian online travel market shows no signs of abating, with the company's brands dominating the agency and accommodation sectors. Read More
Thomas Cook edging closer to Expedia - Top UK sites, June 18 2011
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Thomas Cook edging closer to Expedia - Top UK sites, June 18 2011
By PhocusWire | June 20, 2011
Thomson and Expedia frequently trade first and second place throughout the year as the top UK travel agency site - but now Thomas Cook is starting to make a challenge. Read More
Making the case for open APIs in travel [VIDEO]
By Viewpoints | June 16, 2011
There has been plenty of talk recently about the concept of freely available APIs in the travel industry, with many organisations making the seismic shift to become more open. Read More