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.

Yahoo unveils new travel site in UK, other European countries to follow
News / Online
Yahoo unveils new travel site in UK, other European countries to follow
By Kevin May | February 21, 2011
Yahoo has rolled out its new travel platform for users in the UK, with an emphasis on trip planning and travel guide content from the likes of Lonely Planet. Read More
Why Singapore is no longer the sleepy backwater of online travel
News / Online
Why Singapore is no longer the sleepy backwater of online travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | February 21, 2011
Online travel agencies have not been particularly active in Singapore despite the market being a solid adopter of the internet. Read More
Apps, mobile web or both for travel companies?
News / Technology
Apps, mobile web or both for travel companies?
By Martin Collings | February 17, 2011
There is no doubt that mobile apps in general have been a huge success over the past few years: last month the 10 billionth app was downloaded from the iTunes App Store. Read More
Mobiata continues virtual airport departure board push
News / Online
Mobiata continues virtual airport departure board push
By Viewpoints | February 17, 2011
Mobiata, the mobile apps development company acquired by Expedia in November 2010, is adding a new component to their suite of travel apps. Read More
Expedia hotel margins increased as hotels struggled in 2009
By Dennis Schaal | February 15, 2011
It's common wisdom that hotels increase the margins they give to online travel agencies during tough economic times when lodging companies need to find ways to get more heads into beds. Read More
US government delivers transparent warning to GDSs and online travel agencies
News / Online
US government delivers transparent warning to GDSs and online travel agencies
By Dennis Schaal | February 14, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation wrote a "display bias" letter to major global distribution systems and online travel agencies, warning them "not to engage in undisclosed display bias." Read More
Tnooz THack London - more hacker videos
By Kevin May | February 11, 2011
Some more video from the Tnooz THack London showcase at the Travel Technology Europe this week. Read More
Tnooz THack London - more hacker videos
By Kevin May | February 11, 2011
Some more video from the Tnooz THack London showcase at the Travel Technology Europe this week. Read More
Tnooz THack London - more hacker videos
By Kevin May | February 11, 2011
Some more video from the Tnooz THack London showcase at the Travel Technology Europe this week. Read More
Google Places becomes Expedia risk factor
News / Online
Google Places becomes Expedia risk factor
By Dennis Schaal | February 11, 2011
Google Places now is officially a risky business for Expedia and its hotel review site, TripAdvisor. Read More
Expedia on mobile, Asia-Pacific expansion, Google Places, American Airlines
By Dennis Schaal | February 10, 2011
Expedia, which operates Expedia-branded points of sale in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and India, plans to launch five to eight new country sites in Asia-Pacific in 2011. Read More
Creativity everywhere - results from Tnooz THack London
By Kevin May | February 9, 2011
Some travel companies will spend months and acres of resources developing applications and web services for customers and clients - developers at the Tnooz THack did it ten days. Read More
Creativity everywhere - results from Tnooz THack London
By Kevin May | February 9, 2011
Some travel companies will spend months and acres of resources developing applications and web services for customers and clients - developers at the Tnooz THack did it ten days. Read More
Creativity everywhere - results from Tnooz THack London
By Kevin May | February 9, 2011
Some travel companies will spend months and acres of resources developing applications and web services for customers and clients - developers at the Tnooz THack did it ten days. Read More
Creativity everywhere - results from Tnooz THack London
By Kevin May | February 9, 2011
Some travel companies will spend months and acres of resources developing applications and web services for customers and clients - developers at the Tnooz THack did it ten days. Read More