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.

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
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