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.

Could Orbitz Worldwide be someone's stocking stuffer?
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Could Orbitz Worldwide be someone's stocking stuffer?
By Dennis Schaal | October 22, 2009
Eric Savitz of Baron's, citing a Credit Suisse research note, wonders whether Orbitz Worldwide could be a takeover target. I've speculated about this before, and the possibility that someone might buy... Read More
Expedia and Choice Hotels - a new Cold War between OTAs and hoteliers
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Expedia and Choice Hotels - a new Cold War between OTAs and hoteliers
By Kevin May | October 20, 2009
Some might say it's a storm in a negotiating teacup, but at the moment the stand-off between Expedia and Choice Hotels looks pretty serious given that both parties have lost the ability to work with... Read More
TripIt partners with Hotwire, Sabre readies ad model for TripCase
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TripIt partners with Hotwire, Sabre readies ad model for TripCase
By Dennis Schaal | September 30, 2009
TripIt, the itinerary management company, has entered into its first distribution relationship with an online travel agency, Hotwire. Once the deal gets implemented in several months, Hotwire customers... Read More
It's been quite a year - but not for airline web traffic
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It's been quite a year - but not for airline web traffic
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 27, 2009
We are officially celebrating the one year anniversary of the GFC - Global Financial Crisis meltdown. I think by now much of the stories and speculation have been written. So let's look at some website... Read More
Is $1bn a realistic figure for a Kayak IPO?
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Is $1bn a realistic figure for a Kayak IPO?
By Dennis Schaal | September 25, 2009
Suddenly, with the credit and stock markets thawing a bit, a slew of travel companies may be talking to investment bankers and testing the IPO waters. Consider that the Boston.com reported that Kayak is... Read More
Viator comes of age, but will hop-on for global expansion
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Viator comes of age, but will hop-on for global expansion
By Dennis Schaal | September 24, 2009
Formed in 1995 in Sydney, Viator, with its Paris Chocolate and Pastry Food Tours, as well as the traditional Moulin Rouge gawking fests, is all grown up. Headquartered in San Francisco, with regional... Read More
Expedia sending the big hitters to the Eternal City
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Expedia sending the big hitters to the Eternal City
By Kevin May | September 15, 2009
The importance of Rome-based Venere to the wider Expedia Inc empire is becoming more apparent by the month following its acquisition of the brand in July 2008. The streamlining of the Expedia businesses... Read More
Expedia deal indicates push on white labels
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Expedia deal indicates push on white labels
By Kevin May | September 11, 2009
Expedia appears to be seeing the benefit of partnering with as many third parties as possible through its Affiliate Network. After stating earlier this summer that there is “no technical limit” to the... Read More