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 suspends American Airlines flights
By Dennis Schaal | January 1, 2011
Push came to shove and Expedia says it suspended American Airlines flights on Expedia websites today after the two sides failed to reach a new agreement. Read More
American Airlines says sales up despite agency war, others very sceptical
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American Airlines says sales up despite agency war, others very sceptical
By Kevin May | December 30, 2010
The battle between American Airlines and its online travel agency enemies has stepped up another gear with the airline claiming there is so far no impact at all on ticket sales. Read More
Expedia admits Twitter account hacked
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Expedia admits Twitter account hacked
By Kevin May | December 27, 2010
Unclear as to the extent, but Expedia says its Twitter page suffered a security breach last night and at least one rogue tweet was seen by potentially almost 40,000 followers. Read More
Thomas Cook begins migration from Expedia for dynamic packaging
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Thomas Cook begins migration from Expedia for dynamic packaging
By Kevin May | December 24, 2010
One of the ironies around Thomas Cook and its plot to be a top online travel agency in Europe was that its flight+hotel product was powered by Expedia. Read More
American Airlines slams Expedia for fare display snub
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
American Airlines has reacted angrily to an incendiary move by Expedia to limit the airline's fares from search results, claiming the "discriminatory action is unwarranted". Read More
Expedia removes American Airlines fares, new twist on Orbitz row
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Expedia removes American Airlines fares, new twist on Orbitz row
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
Expedia has removed fares from American Airlines in its search results in an unprecedented show of support for rival online travel agency Orbitz. Read More
Expedia believes TripAdvisor, media could be a $1 billion business
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Expedia believes TripAdvisor, media could be a $1 billion business
By Dennis Schaal | December 7, 2010
For Expedia Inc., what's not to like about its ever-expanding global media business, where its margins are greater than 50%. Read More
No ripples at Expedia for now as Diller resigns as IAC CEO
By Dennis Schaal | December 2, 2010
Calling it a "turning point," Barry Diller revealed that Liberty Media is no longer an investor in IAC and that he resigned from his CEO position. Read More
Expedia global websites getting hotel page redesign
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Expedia global websites getting hotel page redesign
By Dennis Schaal | November 29, 2010
Expedia-branded websites in the U.S., the U.K., Australia and New Zealand got a makeover of their hotel information pages and the rest of the company's global websites will get similar redesigns through... Read More
Thomas Cook looks to TripAdvisor, Hotels.com, Amazon, Orbitz for top OTA jobs
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Thomas Cook looks to TripAdvisor, Hotels.com, Amazon, Orbitz for top OTA jobs
By Kevin May | November 29, 2010
More details emerging about the structure of the widely talked about Thomas Cook online travel agency, with a string of executives now revealed. Read More
Expedia says agent affiliate numbers jumped 50 percent in 12 months
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Expedia says agent affiliate numbers jumped 50 percent in 12 months
By Kevin May | November 25, 2010
A two-year old affiliate scheme by Expedia is gaining momentum across Europe, with the number of independent travel agents involved having increased by 50% in a year. Read More
Thanksgiving travel in America [infographic]
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Thanksgiving travel in America [infographic]
By Kevin May | November 23, 2010
Expedia alumni-led Travelpost isn't saying much at all about its Big Idea, except what its logo will look like and its tagline ("experiences shared"). Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: FairSearch takes a turn to hit back
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Google-ITA Software deal: FairSearch takes a turn to hit back
By Kevin May | November 22, 2010
It was only a matter of time before the anti Google-ITA Software deal campaign group FairSearch responded to last week's major broadside from Google. Read More
Expedia wants quick-strike teams, but on social media going slow
By Dennis Schaal | November 18, 2010
How does the world's largest travel company, Expedia Inc., respond to the mind-numbing changes in the travel tech marketplace? Read More
Expedia gets mobile with planned Mobiata acquisition
By Dennis Schaal | November 18, 2010
Expedia just ramped up its mobile strategy with a planned acquisition of Mobiata, which develops mobile applications for smartphones and tablets. Read More