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.

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
Google-ITA Software deal hits a snag, array of other interested parties
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Google-ITA Software deal hits a snag, array of other interested parties
By Kevin May | June 29, 2010
Expedia, Travelport and Kayak have all woken to news this morning that they are potential bidders for ITA Software, the travel technology firm also being courted by Google. Read More
Part Three of Four: TripAdvisor boss sees competitive advantage growing
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Part Three of Four: TripAdvisor boss sees competitive advantage growing
By Dennis Schaal | June 28, 2010
How long can TripAdvisor remain on top? TripAdvisor CEO Stephen Kaufer sees the company's competitive advantage growing -- not shrinking -- in the global markets it already dominates. Read More
HomeAway and TripAdvisor ready to fight over lucrative land
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HomeAway and TripAdvisor ready to fight over lucrative land
By Kevin May | June 25, 2010
HomeAway hit back quickly today after seeing TripAdvisor become a new and potentially powerful rival on the European stage as well as in its back yard of North America. Read More
Expedia loses CIO, but gets incentives to add 130 jobs for Egencia in Las Vegas
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Expedia loses CIO, but gets incentives to add 130 jobs for Egencia in Las Vegas
By Dennis Schaal | June 22, 2010
It's been a busy few days on the employment front for Expedia Inc. Read More
Global survey reveals extent of wasted holiday entitlement
By Kevin May | June 22, 2010
Japanese workers are forfeiting almost half of their annual holiday allowance due to work pressures, according to a worldwide consumer survey by Expedia. Read More
Thomas Cook online travel agency project to complete within three years
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Thomas Cook online travel agency project to complete within three years
By Kevin May | June 15, 2010
More small but not insignificant nuggets of information emerging slowly from Thomas Cook about its plans to build and run an online travel agency in Europe. Read More
Thomas Cook wants to be a top online travel agency, so who might it buy?
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Thomas Cook wants to be a top online travel agency, so who might it buy?
By Kevin May | June 11, 2010
European tour operating giant Thomas Cook is stirring things up again this week and talking about its plans to develop a major online travel agency to rival Expedia in Europe. Read More
Expedia deploys Google Streetview for new hotel search system
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Expedia deploys Google Streetview for new hotel search system
By Kevin May | June 10, 2010
Expedia is taking hotel search and user experience extremely seriously it appears with the launch of a new system that combines search, maps and Google Streetview. Read More
Nokia extends Ovi location-aware hotel search into US and UK via Expedia
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Nokia extends Ovi location-aware hotel search into US and UK via Expedia
By Kevin May | June 8, 2010
Expedia is to power a new hotel search system on all Nokia GPS handsets in the US and UK using the mobile manufacturer's Ovi maps system. Read More