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.

Expedia-Google technology guru takes on 3D destination mapping role
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Expedia-Google technology guru takes on 3D destination mapping role
By Kevin May | May 19, 2010
Location Location Location isn't just the name of a second-rate DIY TV show in the UK - it appears to be a growing trend in online travel with one ex-Google and Expedia exec showing why. Read More
Hotels.com follows the mothership with celebrity-voiced TV ad for the UK
By Kevin May | May 17, 2010
TV advertising is clearly the new black - or at least it is throughout many parts of Expedia Inc where a new ad for Hotels.com is being launched in the UK this week. Read More
TRX records modest profit, increases guidance
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TRX records modest profit, increases guidance
By Dennis Schaal | May 14, 2010
TRX, the transaction-processing and data-reporting company, eked out a modest profit in the first quarter and increased its earnings guidance. Read More
TripAdvisor says Asia-Pacific and B2B is where the growth will come
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TripAdvisor says Asia-Pacific and B2B is where the growth will come
By Kevin May | May 13, 2010
Shake-up of sorts at user review giant TripAdvisor as the company outlines where it sees long term potential to expand the business. Read More
Hotel-king Priceline keeps stealing share
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Hotel-king Priceline keeps stealing share
By Dennis Schaal | May 10, 2010
Priceline keeps growing its global hotel business and stealing market share. Read More
If Google reins in ITA Software, would Expedia ride to metasearch rescue?
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If Google reins in ITA Software, would Expedia ride to metasearch rescue?
By Dennis Schaal | May 10, 2010
If Google buys ITA Software and cuts off ITA's contracts with travel metasearch and airline websites, will Expedia try to fill the void? Read More
Irony calls as Paris hotels lead drive for TripAdvisor Business Listings
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Irony calls as Paris hotels lead drive for TripAdvisor Business Listings
By Kevin May | May 7, 2010
There may now be 12,000 hotels featured in the TripAdvisor Business Listing scheme, but amazingly it now appears the growth is being spearheaded by eager hoteliers in the French capital, Paris. Read More
Expedia US follows European lead and launches agent affiliate scheme
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Expedia US follows European lead and launches agent affiliate scheme
By Kevin May | May 7, 2010
In a reverse of sorts for Expedia and other US online travel agencies, executives have brought a successful business model from elsewhere around the world back home to the mothership. Read More
Expedia drops the blocks for debut Australia-New Zealand TV commercial
By Kevin May | May 6, 2010
Expedia is rolling out its new branding to more corners of the world this week but has decided on a different approach for the Australia and New Zealand market. Read More
TripAdvisor eyes Amazon strategy and launches affiliate scheme
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TripAdvisor eyes Amazon strategy and launches affiliate scheme
By Kevin May | May 5, 2010
TripAdvisor will be unveiling yet another revenue stream later today as it looks to build on the example set by book retailer Amazon by entering the affiliate marketing sector. Read More
Hotels.com unveils wacky augmented reality project
By Kevin May | May 4, 2010
Hotels.com is stepping into new territory with the release of a bizarre new product to showcase some of the major destinations featured on its US site. Read More
Expedia on Google-ITA Software merger -- Orbitz should be worried, not us
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Expedia on Google-ITA Software merger -- Orbitz should be worried, not us
By Dennis Schaal | April 29, 2010
Expedia claims it has little to worry about a potential Google-ITA Software merger, but should Orbitz be concerned? Well, that's another story. Read More
Expedia Inc Q1 2010 results - bitesize summary
By Kevin May | April 29, 2010
Expedia released its Q1 2010 results this afternoon. As quick overview is as follows: Read More
Expedia sends Building Blocks TV ad campaign to the UK
By Kevin May | April 29, 2010
Fresh from tweaking logos and some cosmetic elements to its country sites, Expedia is ready to unleash its TV ad campaign around the world. Read More
Expedia up to something? Many sites down on same day as financial results
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Expedia up to something? Many sites down on same day as financial results
By Kevin May | April 29, 2010
Now either Expedia Inc has something major to announce at its Q1 2010 earnings call later today or a major upgrade was given a rather quirky schedule time. Read More
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