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 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
Expedia notches Philadelphia hotel-tax win
By Dennis Schaal | February 23, 2010
Score another small victory for the online travel agencies in the hotel-tax skirmishes: In a majority opinion, the Philadelphia County Tax Review Board upheld Expedia's petition and dismissed the city's... Read More
Expedia says no faxes involved in TechCrunch fiasco
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Expedia says no faxes involved in TechCrunch fiasco
By Kevin May | February 18, 2010
Bizarre turn of events in the row between Expedia and technology blog TechCrunch as it is now claimed that the disputed faxes at the centre of the tale did not exist. Read More
What is it about Ryanair and its white label partnerships?
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What is it about Ryanair and its white label partnerships?
By Kevin May | February 16, 2010
Reports today suggesting Ryanair has settled out of court with Expedia over their ill-fated partnership has thrown the spotlight once again on the airline's white label deals. Read More
Consider these fax: Expedia may have already lost 'Bloody Valentine' battle
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Consider these fax: Expedia may have already lost 'Bloody Valentine' battle
By Dennis Schaal | February 15, 2010
More than 24 hours after TechCrunch savaged Expedia over a botched booking, Expedia has uttered nothing about it on Twitter or Facebook and may already have lost the social-media battle. Read More
Expedia handling TechCrunch tirade at 'highest level'
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Expedia handling TechCrunch tirade at 'highest level'
By Kevin May | February 15, 2010
Expedia is fighting a major social media and PR fire after one of highest profile tech blogs on the planet slammed the agency for poor customer service. Read More
GetARoom: three question marks over the model but one reason the company will succeed
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GetARoom: three question marks over the model but one reason the company will succeed
By Tim Hughes | February 15, 2010
A pundit has the right to cast a critical eye over a business, even if the founders are proven entrepreneurial billionaires. Read More
CEO-generated content: Expedia leader says no IPO in store for TripAdvisor
By Dennis Schaal | February 11, 2010
On the heels of Travelport's aborted IPO, Expedia Inc. President and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says there are no plans to spin out TripAdvisor into a public company. Read More
TripAdvisor flight metasearch - one year on, 'millions' using it
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TripAdvisor flight metasearch - one year on, 'millions' using it
By Kevin May | January 27, 2010
TripAdvisor launched its flight metasearch engine almost a year ago to the day in the US, triggering much chattering in the industry as to whether it could successfully integrate it into its existing... Read More
TripAdvisor reckons it is the best place to work in the world EVER
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TripAdvisor reckons it is the best place to work in the world EVER
By Kevin May | January 22, 2010
UPDATE: Rather bizarre turn of events two hours after this article was originally posted. TripAdvisor is either on a recruitment drive or has turned into one of those companies that likes to create... Read More