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.

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
Priceline takes search lead over rivals in new global markets
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Priceline takes search lead over rivals in new global markets
By Dennis Schaal | October 8, 2010
Priceline global brands such as Agoda and Booking.com are eclipsing their rivals from the Expedia and Orbitz camps around the world when it comes to a presence in paid-search. Read More
Diller: Google faces antitrust issues on search neutrality
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Diller: Google faces antitrust issues on search neutrality
By Dennis Schaal | October 1, 2010
Barry Diller says Google could face antitrust issues if it tilts away from search neutrality as it develops its vertical businesses. Read More
If Expedia.com was a country it would be bigger than Slovakia
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If Expedia.com was a country it would be bigger than Slovakia
By Kevin May | September 29, 2010
Or at least that's the view of Web Empires by Sharenator, a tool which produces "visual" results of website traffic. Read More
PhoCusWright: Priceline poised for further gains in Q3
By Dennis Schaal | September 28, 2010
With Expedia and Orbitz Worldwide reining in their marketing spend in the past two quarters, PhoCusWright is looking to Priceline to pick up market share in the third quarter. Read More
Private equity leading online travel consolidation in Europe
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Private equity leading online travel consolidation in Europe
By Viewpoints | September 28, 2010
Despite the presence of Expedia in most European countries, the European OTA space is still very fragmented with many local players and mid size groups. Read More
Expedia lawsuit slaps Priceline Negotiator ads, parties settle
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Expedia lawsuit slaps Priceline Negotiator ads, parties settle
By Dennis Schaal | September 8, 2010
Expedia Inc. and Priceline settled a lawsuit over Priceline's advertising practices. Read More
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