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.

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
Is Groupon a killer app or a serial killer in the travel industry?
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Is Groupon a killer app or a serial killer in the travel industry?
By Stephen Joyce | June 14, 2011
Picture this: Agent Aaron Hotchner of the Criminal Minds detective drama stands in front of a room of local police officers to give them details of his analysis. Read More
Jetsetter plots flashy expansion, heads to the UK first
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Jetsetter plots flashy expansion, heads to the UK first
By Kevin May | June 13, 2011
Flash sales business Jetsetter is branching out from its base of North America, opening a dedicated version for UK consumers this week. Read More
Expedia-Priceline competition heightens with Agoda-Jetstar partnership
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Expedia-Priceline competition heightens with Agoda-Jetstar partnership
By Dennis Schaal | June 10, 2011
Priceline's Agoda business partnered with Jetstar Airways, signaling heightening competition between the two global online travel agencies in Asia-Pacific. Read More
Expedia in structural reverse, appoints country managers in Europe
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Expedia in structural reverse, appoints country managers in Europe
By Kevin May | June 6, 2011
Two and a half years after a major reorganisation to streamline the company by business units instead of geography, Expedia is hiring country managers once again. Read More
Expedia-Groupon service will expand, Europe set for summer launch
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Expedia-Groupon service will expand, Europe set for summer launch
By Kevin May | June 2, 2011
Further details emerging today about the partnership between Expedia and Groupon to provide targeted local deals to subscribers - with Europe very much part of the strategy. Read More
Expedia partners with Groupon on getaways
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Expedia partners with Groupon on getaways
By Dennis Schaal | June 1, 2011
Groupon and Expedia are teaming to provide Groupon customers with a travel product. Read More
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