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.

TripAdvisor not particularly worried about Facebook, but Google is another thing
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TripAdvisor not particularly worried about Facebook, but Google is another thing
By Kevin May | November 17, 2010
The annual interview with TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer at the PhoCusWright conference touched briefly on the various elephants in the room. Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Google fires major broadside at FairSearch
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Google-ITA Software deal: Google fires major broadside at FairSearch
By Viewpoints | November 17, 2010
Google has launched a significant attack on the FairSearch campaign group as it tries to defend its acquisition of ITA Software from what it calls "complainers". Read More
FairSearch circles the wagons as travel execs gather in the desert
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FairSearch circles the wagons as travel execs gather in the desert
By Kevin May | November 15, 2010
This week many of the key figures around the Google acquisition of ITA Software ride into Phoenix, Arizona - some all guns blazing, others slightly muted. Read More
Barry Diller: You can't compete head-on with Google
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Barry Diller: You can't compete head-on with Google
By Dennis Schaal | November 9, 2010
Barry Diller, the chairman and CEO of IAC, is largely shuttering the company's Ask.com search engine in frustration. Read More
Thomas Cook starts ramping up online travel agency team
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Thomas Cook starts ramping up online travel agency team
By Kevin May | November 9, 2010
Days after disclosing some detail for its ambitious online travel agency, Thomas Cook has confirmed the appointment of the exec charged with spreading the word. Read More
Thomas Cook says new online agency running and on schedule
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Thomas Cook says new online agency running and on schedule
By Kevin May | November 5, 2010
Ambitions by Thomas Cook to make a serious challenge to Expedia in Europe have officially started, although to the naked eye it would seem less than obvious. Read More
Expedia says more features launching in next SIX months than past five years
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Expedia says more features launching in next SIX months than past five years
By Kevin May | November 4, 2010
Expedia in Europe appears to be getting some serious attention - with officials claiming a string of improvements to the service expected by the end of 2010. Read More
Expedia to end ties with a Citi rewards program and start a new one
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Expedia to end ties with a Citi rewards program and start a new one
By Dennis Schaal | November 2, 2010
Expedia is launching a new rewards program in 2011 after terminating its relationship with Citi ThankYou Rewards in December. Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Expedia plays it both ways
By Dennis Schaal | October 29, 2010
Expedia would be hurting if Google acquires ITA Software -- but not as much as you might think. Read More
Are flash sales next step for online travel? Expedia reserves judgment
By Dennis Schaal | October 29, 2010
In a flash, Groupon is selling laser-hair treatments and New York City walking tours, Travelzoo is hawking Local Deals coupons and Expedia's Smarter Travel Media recently launched SniqueAway for... Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Who is missing from the FairSearch plot?
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Google-ITA Software deal: Who is missing from the FairSearch plot?
By Kevin May | October 27, 2010
Those behind the FairSearch anti-Google movement will clearly have been delighted with the acres of coverage the launch received yesterday. Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Kayak, Expedia say Google has incentive to degrade ITA product
By Dennis Schaal | October 26, 2010
Kayak and Expedia say Google would dominate flight search if the U.S. Department of Justice approves the acquisition of ITA Software, and Google would have the incentive to degrade ITA's airline pricing... Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Anti-deal consortium goes public
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Google-ITA Software deal: Anti-deal consortium goes public
By Kevin May | October 25, 2010
Expedia, Kayak, Sabre Holdings and Farelogix have unveiled the public face to their opposition of the Google-ITA Software deal with the launch of FairSearch.org. Read More
Hotel consultant: Expedia is not evil
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Hotel consultant: Expedia is not evil
By Dennis Schaal | October 18, 2010
If a hotel doesn't appear on the first page of Expedia's hotel displays, there is little chance of getting any bookings. Read More
Ctrip versus eLong versus everyone else
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Ctrip versus eLong versus everyone else
By Viewpoints | October 15, 2010
As China’s online travel market grows, competition among trip booking sites has heated up, with home-grown providers fighting hard to keep and increase market share. Read More