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.

Why Google has more to fear in travel than just regulators
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Why Google has more to fear in travel than just regulators
By Alex Bainbridge | September 2, 2010
Okay, so we now know plenty about Google, ITA Software and that acquisition story. But is it important? Read More
New TripAdvisor subsidiary to launch private sales of upscale hotels
By Dennis Schaal | August 26, 2010
A new TripAdvisor subsidiary stealthily is working to launch a new private sale offering of four- and five-star hotels. Read More
1984 in 2010: How Google is watching every move
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1984 in 2010: How Google is watching every move
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 25, 2010
Sometimes I feel like a giant lab rat online - in a maze with a bunch of super beings observing my every move and then controlling what I can and cannot do. Read More
Google fiddles search, does no evil for brands like Expedia
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Google fiddles search, does no evil for brands like Expedia
By Kevin May | August 20, 2010
This will either be a bit of a storm in a teacup or a fundamental change to how Google produces search results when users are searching for brands on the web. Read More
Hotels.com reckons wacky augmented reality service increased traffic by a quarter
By Kevin May | August 17, 2010
How quick many were to scratch their heads in puzzlement over an augmented reality project launched by Hotels.com in May 2010. Read More
Why user experience is so important on travel websites and how to get it right
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Why user experience is so important on travel websites and how to get it right
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 16, 2010
Although not a user experience expert I have the benefit of having built many different ecommerce businesses. Read More
Rezgo creates TripIt-style email import to aid suppliers with bookings
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Rezgo creates TripIt-style email import to aid suppliers with bookings
By Kevin May | August 13, 2010
Rezgo has released a new feature it claims is unique for the tour and activity market, allowing suppliers to import the confirmation emails they receive from resell partners such as Expedia. Read More
Expedia flies in to power Yahoo Travel across major European markets
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Expedia flies in to power Yahoo Travel across major European markets
By Kevin May | August 12, 2010
Expedia is running the travel search and booking functionality on six of Yahoo's travel major portals across Europe, edging out previous metasearch partner Kelkoo. Read More
Orbitz Worldwide posts profit, but like Expedia, can't keep pace with Priceline hotel growth
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Orbitz Worldwide posts profit, but like Expedia, can't keep pace with Priceline hotel growth
By Dennis Schaal | August 5, 2010
Orbitz Worldwide posted a profit in the second quarter and its gross bookings rose 21%, but like Expedia Inc., Orbitz didn't keep pace with Priceline in growth of hotel room nights booked. Read More
Is Expedia gearing up for acquisitions?
By Dennis Schaal | August 2, 2010
Expedia Inc. may be raising some money with acquisitions in mind. Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Expedia boss issues stern warning
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Google-ITA Software deal: Expedia boss issues stern warning
By Kevin May | July 30, 2010
Pressure is coming at Google from some of its biggest advertisers demanding that it plays fair when finally unveiling how it will use the $700 million acquisition of ITA Software. Read More
Expedia, American Express -- When travel research perfectly aligns with business goals
By Dennis Schaal | July 21, 2010
You have to love it -- or maybe not -- when travel research released separately today by Expedia and American Express almost reads like an advertisement for their respective offerings. Read More
Why hotels and online travel agencies still share a common goal
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Why hotels and online travel agencies still share a common goal
By Viewpoints | July 15, 2010
In recent months, much has been written about the relationship between hotels and online travel companies, in part due to ongoing debate over public policy matters. Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Expedia's Dara was calm but Diller now very animated
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Google-ITA Software deal: Expedia's Dara was calm but Diller now very animated
By Kevin May | July 13, 2010
When the Google-ITA Software deal was first mooted in late-April 2010, Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi appeared to reasonably relaxed about the whole thing. Read More
If Google acquires ITA Software and disrupts online travel might Expedia buy Kayak
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If Google acquires ITA Software and disrupts online travel might Expedia buy Kayak
By Dennis Schaal | July 1, 2010
If Google acquires ITA Software, then assuredly there will be a travel industry realignment and one of the consequences could be Kayak falling into Expedia Inc.'s hands. Read More
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