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.

How will Thomas Cook become a top European online travel agency?
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How will Thomas Cook become a top European online travel agency?
By Kevin May | April 27, 2010
Even in an industry full of hyperbole the claim by tour operating giant Thomas Cook that it will become one of the top online travel agencies in Europe needs examining. Read More
TripAdvisor and Expedia face legal action in France over hotel listings
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TripAdvisor and Expedia face legal action in France over hotel listings
By Kevin May | April 19, 2010
A union of French hoteliers is taking legal action against user review giant TripAdvisor and parent company Expedia over what it calls "unfair commercial practices". Read More
AwardWallet illustrating growth of ancillary sites as Expedia and others join
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AwardWallet illustrating growth of ancillary sites as Expedia and others join
By Kevin May | April 5, 2010
If the new battle front in the online travel war is in growing ancillary revenue then AwardWallet is perhaps indicating how dedicated sites for managing loyalty schemes are also leaping forward. Read More
Online travel powerhouses -- Priceline, Expedia ... and Ctrip?
By Dennis Schaal | April 1, 2010
When you think of the leading players in online travel globally, Priceline and Expedia might be near the top of your list. But, would you immediately place Ctrip, the Shanghai-based travel agency, in... Read More
TripAdvisor finally unveils mobile version of website
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TripAdvisor finally unveils mobile version of website
By Kevin May | March 23, 2010
TripAdvisor, considered by many one of the busiest sites to read on a desktop let alone a mobile device, has launched a version for smartphones. Read More
NewTravelco -- Breakwell, Slyngstad, Sunhil, Barton and the telephone guy
By Dennis Schaal | March 23, 2010
Yesterday was day #1 in the new Seattle offices of NewTravelco, the travel startup by four Expedia alum. Also Monday, the company announced it has received $9.8 million in funding. Read More
In a blur, Expedia Egencia expands corporate travel into seven more countries
By Dennis Schaal | March 22, 2010
Egencia, Expedia Inc.'s corporate travel unit, expanded into Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and Malaysia as it tries to erase the distinction between ITMCs (Internet Travel... Read More
NewTravelco - publicity and hiring begins, other team member revealed
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NewTravelco - publicity and hiring begins, other team member revealed
By Kevin May | March 19, 2010
Now the lid is partially open on the Expedia alumni startup, some other details have started to emerge via the launch of a project site under the name NewTravelco.com. Read More
Expedia alumni Rich Barton, Simon Breakwell, Greg Slyngstad and others funded for travel startup
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Expedia alumni Rich Barton, Simon Breakwell, Greg Slyngstad and others funded for travel startup
By Kevin May | March 19, 2010
The mystery surrounding the startup fronted by former-Expedia chief executive and president Rich Barton is starting to unravel with more old pals joining the team and a funding round secured. Read More
Expedia begins global roll-out of new brand and sites
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Expedia begins global roll-out of new brand and sites
By Kevin May | March 18, 2010
European Expedia sites have had their widely expected makeover today as the US-led rebranding effort gathers pace around the world. Read More
With Expedia pulling back, TRX delists from small cap market
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With Expedia pulling back, TRX delists from small cap market
By Dennis Schaal | March 15, 2010
TRX won't try to regain compliance with the NASDAQ Capital Market's $2.5 million stockholder equity requirement, so it will voluntarily delist. Read More
Are Priceline, Expedia battling over acquisition warchests?
By Dennis Schaal | March 5, 2010
Priceline says some of the proceeds from its just-announced $500 million convertible-note offering may be used for corporate acquisitons, leading Susquehanna Financial Group to speculate that Priceline... Read More
Expedia beefs up web advertising plans across Europe
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Expedia beefs up web advertising plans across Europe
By Kevin May | March 5, 2010
Expedia has appointed a new online advertising agency for Europe as the company gears up to roll out its new branding from the US. Read More
HomeAway dismisses IPO prediction from Expedia
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HomeAway dismisses IPO prediction from Expedia
By Kevin May | February 25, 2010
Accommodation rental specialist giant HomeAway has moved quickly to deny suggestions that it will list on the public markets. Read More
In a bow to TripIt, new Expedia iPhone app accommodates non-Expedia itineraries
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In a bow to TripIt, new Expedia iPhone app accommodates non-Expedia itineraries
By Dennis Schaal | February 23, 2010
Breaking new ground, Expedia launched a new iPhone app, TripAssist, which enables users to track itineraries booked on Travelocity, Opodo or Agoda -- any travel website, actually -- in addition to those... Read More
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