https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/expedia/ Expedia News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-01T19:25:42+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-industry-first-feature-that-turns-reels-on-instagram-into/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-industry-first-feature-that-turns-reels-on-instagram-into/ Expedia® has announced Expedia® Trip Matching, a first-of-its-kind feature that allows travelers to seamlessly build an itinerary based on reels found on Instagram and then book directly on Expedia. Travelers can share any publicly available travel-related reel—whether from content creators they follow or trending posts—directly with Expedia and receive customized itineraries, destination ideas, and travel tips based on the video. Powered by AI, this new experience transforms inspiration into real-world travel plans, making it easier than ever to book travel directly from Instagram. Mon, 12 May 2025 05:23:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-and-expedia-group-partnership-takes-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-and-expedia-group-partnership-takes-off/ Following the announcement of their “Approved OTA” partnership in July last, Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, this week announced that its low-fare flights across the airline’s industry-leading network of 230+ destinations are now available to book on Expedia Group – one of the world’s largest travel technology companies – providing Expedia Group customers with more choice and value for their European travels. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:18:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-to-introduce-flex-pay-for-cruise-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-to-introduce-flex-pay-for-cruise-bookings/ Expedia Group, one of the world’s leading travel technology companies, has chosen Flex Pay to bring flexible payment options in the US and Canada to travelers booking cruise vacations across five Expedia Group brands including Expedia Cruises, Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, Orbitz.com and Cheaptickets.com. Through this collaboration, travelers can now use Flex Pay, an innovative Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution from Upgrade. This payment option, available across over 750 travel and retail brands, allows travelers to finance their cruise experiences in simple, and affordable monthly installments. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:35:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-and-expedia-group-announce-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-and-expedia-group-announce-partnership/ Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has announced its latest “Approved OTA” partnership with one of the world’s largest travel technology companies, Expedia Group. This collaboration enables Expedia Group to offer Ryanair’s low fare flights to its travellers, enhancing traveller choices and experiences for those seeking value and convenience. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 07:10:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-holidays-launches-enhanced-travel-hub-powered-by-expedia-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-holidays-launches-enhanced-travel-hub-powered-by-expedia-group/ Cathay Pacific introduces a revamped Cathay Holidays, a premium travel hub powered by Expedia Group, offering customers a seamless booking experience for hotel stays, packages, and travel activities. With an extensive selection of properties and activities worldwide, customers in Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore can plan their adventures effortlessly. Fri, 31 May 2024 07:16:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-introduces-new-innovations-at-explore-to-take-the-stress-out/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-introduces-new-innovations-at-explore-to-take-the-stress-out/ Traveling just got a whole lot easier. Expedia Group announced today at EXPLORE™, our annual partner conference in Las Vegas, the travel industry’s most innovative and comprehensive release of 40+ new products and features — making picking a hotel that won’t offend your hotel-obsessed companion or your budget a seamless experience. Wed, 15 May 2024 06:18:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-data-reveals-the-northern-lights-are-the-most-sought-after-experien/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-data-reveals-the-northern-lights-are-the-most-sought-after-experien/ This year’s hotspots are looking a whole lot cooler with the rise of Northern Lights tourism, spurred by reports that the astronomical phenomenon will be extraordinarily visible in 2024. According to a survey commissioned by Expedia®, nearly half (42%) of Americans will prioritize aurora chasing in the year ahead over other bucket list experiences. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:23:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mews-adds-expedia-group-to-its-collection-of-direct-ota-integrations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mews-adds-expedia-group-to-its-collection-of-direct-ota-integrations/ The free integration provides real-time inventory and price updates between Expedia Group and Mews Operations. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:57:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-named-official-travel-partner-of-the-2024-new-orleans-jazz-heritage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-named-official-travel-partner-of-the-2024-new-orleans-jazz-heritage/ Expedia Launches Exclusive Member Offers to Help Travelers Get the Most Out of Their Trip to New Orleans Sun, 29 Oct 2023 07:15:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-to-power-new-sofi-travel-site/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-to-power-new-sofi-travel-site/ Another financial services company is getting into the travel business. This time its SoFi, the online bank based in San Francisco, that is creating “SoFi Travel powered by Expedia.” Tue, 02 May 2023 05:03:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-summer-travel-forecast-flight-searches-up-25-interest-surging-for-i/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-summer-travel-forecast-flight-searches-up-25-interest-surging-for-i/ U.S. travelers are in it for the long haul, with New Zealand, Japan and Vietnam among the summer’s trending hotspots Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:54:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spring-break-expected-to-be-busier-than-last-year-with-searches-up-40/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spring-break-expected-to-be-busier-than-last-year-with-searches-up-40/ According to the latest data from leading travel app Expedia®, travelers are already planning their spring getaways, eyeing everything from Caribbean beach escapes to Alaskan cruises. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:01:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-reports-96-of-travelers-want-to-do-nothing-on-their-next-vacation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-reports-96-of-travelers-want-to-do-nothing-on-their-next-vacation/ New research from leading travel app Expedia® reveals the over-scheduled holiday season has prompted many Americans to plan a “nothing-cation,” a trip where warm weather and relaxation are the main attractions. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:47:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-unesco-expedia-launch-online-course-to-reduce-single-use-plastics-in-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-unesco-expedia-launch-online-course-to-reduce-single-use-plastics-in-t/ The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new online resource for increasing the sustainability of the tourism sector. The course, Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses – with UNESCO, PATA & Expedia Group, is launched in conjunction with this year’s PATA Destination Marketing Forum (PDMF), held in Songkhla, Thailand, from August 2-4. Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:26:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-unesco-expedia-launch-single-use-plastics-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-unesco-expedia-launch-single-use-plastics-initiative/ PATA has announce the launch of a new online resource for increasing the sustainability of the tourism sector. Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses – with UNESCO, PATA & Expedia Group is launched in conjunction with this year’s PATA Destination Marketing Forum in Songkhla, Thailand, August 2-4. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/village-hotels-optimizes-wholesale-distribution-exclusively-with-expedia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/village-hotels-optimizes-wholesale-distribution-exclusively-with-expedia/ Village Hotels, a group of more than 30 hotels across the UK, has joined Expedia’s Optimised Distribution programme, a partnership that provides travellers with better room rates and more accurate content across third-party travel providers. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:54:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/glasgow-declaration-on-climate-action-in-tourism-surpasses-500-signatories/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/glasgow-declaration-on-climate-action-in-tourism-surpasses-500-signatories/ The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the landmark initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference. The UNWTO reports that Expedia and Booking Holdings have become the latest signatories. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:40:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travellers-overwhelmed-navigating-sustainable-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travellers-overwhelmed-navigating-sustainable-tourism/ New research reveals that although 90% of consumers look for sustainable options when booking, 70% feel overwhelmed with navigating options and making the best choices to be a more sustainable traveller. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:15:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-expedia-group-offer-travellers-more-choice-via-scalab/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-expedia-group-offer-travellers-more-choice-via-scalab/ Travellers booking American Airlines flights on Expedia Group sites now have more options to customize their travel and choose elevated offers like Main Plus, following a renewed partnership between the two companies. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:38:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotel-signs-preferred-distribution-deal-with-expedia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotel-signs-preferred-distribution-deal-with-expedia/ Expedia Group has signed to become the preferred redistributor of IHG Hotels & Resort properties’ wholesale rates worldwide through its optimised distribution preferred program. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:50:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-acquires-egencia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-acquires-egencia/ American Express Global Business Travel has successfully completed the acquisition of Egencia, a digital travel management platform, from travel giant Expedia. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:18:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/financial-recovery-continues-at-expedia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/financial-recovery-continues-at-expedia/ Expedia has reported a net loss of $301 million for the three months to June. The figure is, however, a substantial improvement on the loss of $753 million reported in the same quarter of 2020. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:32:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-agrees-to-acquire-egencia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-agrees-to-acquire-egencia/ As part of the transaction, Expedia Group would become a shareholder in, and enter a long-term strategic commercial agreement with, American Express Global Business Travel. Tue, 04 May 2021 12:33:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-wide-ranging-brand-refresh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-wide-ranging-brand-refresh/ From an updated look and feel to enhanced product offerings, Expedia is looking to double down on efforts to deliver on travellers’ evolving wants and needs in a post-pandemic world. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:12:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-records-huge-2020-loss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-records-huge-2020-loss/ Expedia Group has reported a loss of $2.69 billion, or $19 a share, for financial 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic took a huge toll on the travel sector around the world. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:56:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-signs-expedia-partnership-to-drive-tourism-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-signs-expedia-partnership-to-drive-tourism-recovery/ The World Tourism Organisation has signed a deal to work alongside the Expedia Group to strengthen ties between the public and private tourism sectors. Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:59:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-offers-275m-in-support-to-hospitality-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-offers-275m-in-support-to-hospitality-partners/ Research carried out by the group in April shows lodging partners want support from online travel agencies in four priority areas as they look to rebound from the pandemic. Fri, 29 May 2020 08:21:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-sees-revenue-slump-but-offers-positive-long-term-view/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-sees-revenue-slump-but-offers-positive-long-term-view/ Expedia saw revenue fall 15 per cent, to US$2.2 billion, during the first quarter of financial 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic took a huge toll on the company. Fri, 22 May 2020 09:40:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-executive-for-expedia-as-company-raises-new-cash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-executive-for-expedia-as-company-raises-new-cash/ Expedia has unveiled plans to raise US$3.2 billion in new capital as international travel stalls in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, Peter Kern has been appointed chief executive of the company. Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:48:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-unveils-huge-job-cuts-to-slim-organisation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-unveils-huge-job-cuts-to-slim-organisation/ Expedia has said it will dismiss around 3,000 members of staff, including 500 at its headquarters in Seattle. The cuts represent around 12 per cent of the workforce. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:24:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-chief-okerstrom-chief-steps-down-after-two-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-chief-okerstrom-chief-steps-down-after-two-years/ Mark Okerstrom has stepped down as chief executive of Expedia Group after two years in the role. Chief financial officer, Alan Pickerill, will also leave the company, effective immediately. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:32:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swoop-partners-with-expedia-for-new-holiday-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swoop-partners-with-expedia-for-new-holiday-offering/ Swoop has launched Swoop Getaways in collaboration with Expedia Partner Solutions. The Canada-based low-fare airline will now offer holiday packages for the first time, including trips across Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:19:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-accuses-hotel-booking-sites-of-unfair-practices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-accuses-hotel-booking-sites-of-unfair-practices/ Major hotel booking sites are still skewing search results, using pressure tactics and claiming false discounts despite a major clampdown, according to new Which? research. Fri, 24 May 2019 08:35:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-airline-luggage-allowance-guide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-airline-luggage-allowance-guide/ Expedia have launched an interactive airline luggage allowance guide to help people shopping for flights find out which one really is best for them. Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:48:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-booking-sites-warned-over-misleading-sales-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-booking-sites-warned-over-misleading-sales-in-uk/ Hotel booking sites in the UK have been censured by the Competition & Markets Authority following a serious of concerns around pressure selling, misleading discount claims and hidden charges. Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:13:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vueling-holidays-launches-in-partnership-with-expedia-partner-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vueling-holidays-launches-in-partnership-with-expedia-partner-solutions/ In an exclusive agreement, Vueling Holidays, powered by Expedia’s white-labelled online template, gives travellers access to flight and hotel package deals, including Expedia Group’s global supply of more than 500,000 accommodations in over 25,000 destinations worldwide. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:04:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-becomes-official-partner-of-uefa-champions-league/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-becomes-official-partner-of-uefa-champions-league/ The three-season agreement also includes the UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Youth League Finals and the newly formed UEFA Futsal Champions League Finals until the end of the 2020-2021 season. Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:09:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-acquires-airasia-aae-travel-stake-for-60m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-acquires-airasia-aae-travel-stake-for-60m/ Expedia Group has purchased the 25 per cent equity interest in AAE Travel held by AirAsia, the joint venture formed by the two firms in March 2011. The cash consideration is $60 million, net of AirAsia’s concurrent purchase of AirAsiaGo.com domain names and related assets from AAE Travel. Thu, 16 Aug 2018 06:18:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-partners-with-expedia-group-for-us-package-bookings-site/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-partners-with-expedia-group-for-us-package-bookings-site/ Expedia Group and Melia Hotels International have announced a strategic technology relationship which will enable the global hotel chain to offer package bookings directly on its US website. Fri, 11 May 2018 07:49:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-to-waive-surcharges-for-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-to-waive-surcharges-for-air-france-klm/ Expedia Group has confirmed that its customers in all European markets (including the UK and Switzerland) will not be charged the distribution surcharge on flights from Air France, KLM and the carriers’ low-cost affiliate, Hop!. Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:19:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-european-interactive-spa-guide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-european-interactive-spa-guide/ Spa holidaymakers are being urged to dive in to a brand-new interactive resource from travel experts Expedia that’s all about the best organic spas in Europe. Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:35:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-signs-strategic-partnership-with-expedia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-signs-strategic-partnership-with-expedia/ Thomas Cook has announced it has entered into a strategic alliance with Expedia, one of the world’s leading travel companies. Under the terms of the agreement, Expedia will become the preferred provider of hotels for Thomas Cook’s complementary city and domestic holiday business and will provide its booking platform to support all city break and hotel-only sales across Thomas Cook distribution channels in Europe. Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:02:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/okerstrom-to-lead-expedia-as-khosrowshahi-bows-out/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/okerstrom-to-lead-expedia-as-khosrowshahi-bows-out/ Expedia has announced that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Mark Okerstrom, currently chief financial officer and executive vice president of operations, to succeed Dara Khosrowshahi as president and chief executive of the company. Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:37:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-offer-cuban-properties-through-global-platforms/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-offer-cuban-properties-through-global-platforms/ Expedia has announced travellers can now book hotels in Cuba on its global points of sale. The destination continues to generate interest as a hot destination among traveller; its ministry of tourism reported more than four million foreign visitors in 2016, with the biggest increase in visitor numbers from the US. Wed, 24 May 2017 08:57:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-set-to-acquire-majority-of-silverrail-technologies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-set-to-acquire-majority-of-silverrail-technologies/ Expedia and SilverRail Technologies have entered into a definitive agreement in which Expedia will acquire a majority stake in SilverRail. SilverRail set out to solve rail’s most challenging technology problems and has been an important Expedia industry partner, helping to bring online booking for rail to customers. Mon, 22 May 2017 06:58:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-expedia-business-division/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-expedia-business-division/ Egencia, the corporate travel division of the Expedia group, today announced their strategy for 2017 and beyond, as well as a new global organisation to support their ambition to be the “most business traveller centric company in the world”. Having enjoyed significant growth over the past several years, the company is now turning its attention to the next stage of their own and the industry’s evolution. Thu, 13 Oct 2016 05:25:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-integrate-packages-booking-engine-with-marriott/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-integrate-packages-booking-engine-with-marriott/ Expedia has announced a new partnership with Marriott International which integrates its technology to power the hotel company’s own dynamic packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com in the United States. Expedia fosters a test and learn environment that allows the company to leverage its world class technology to identify and test new products that meet partner business goals, while also adapting to changes in the marketplace. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:01:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-expands-european-partnership-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-expands-european-partnership-with-travelport/ The Expedia group and Travelport have today announced an expanded European partnership which sees Expedia extend its use of Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform in multiple European countries. As part of the agreement, Expedia and its brands, including its corporate arm, Egencia, will continue to use Travelport’s industry-leading Universal Application Programming Interface to access unrivalled hotel and car content and to power new services that will give their customers a greater level of information, choice and flexibility when it comes to booking online travel. Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:09:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-offer-rail-travel-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-offer-rail-travel-in-uk/ In partnership with SilverRail and supported by the Association of Train Operating Companies and the Rail Delivery Group, Expedia customers will soon be able to also purchase rail travel throughout Britain alongside the travel options already on offer. The availability of rail on Expedia.co.uk will mark the first time a global, full-service online travel agency has offered a rail component in addition to other travel products such as air, hotel, car rental, activities and packages. Mon, 18 Jul 2016 04:52:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-hotels.com-for-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-hotels.com-for-partners/ Expedia Affiliate Network has launched Hotels.com for Partners, a new online platform that allows partners such as airlines and travel companies to white label or co-brand with Hotels.com, and access its huge list of hotel rates and availabilities, increasing customer loyalty and traveller spend as a result. Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:35:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silverrail-signs-egenica-for-us-rail-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silverrail-signs-egenica-for-us-rail-expansion/ SilverRail has announced an extension of its partnership with Egencia, the business travel brand of Expedia, Inc. Egencia has used SilverRail’s API and expertise to supply its corporate customers’ Amtrak bookings in the US since 2010. Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:53:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-and-amadeus-extend-global-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-and-amadeus-extend-global-partnership/ Expedia and Amadeus IT Group have announced a new global, long-term agreement. The agreement enables Expedia to offer air, car, rail, cruise, and hotel products through the Amadeus global distribution system, and adds Orbitz Worldwide brands in addition to the Expedia, Hotwire, Travelocity, Wotif Group, Expedia Affiliate Network and Egencia brands covered by the previous agreement. Wed, 04 May 2016 08:55:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-plans-design-for-new-headquarters/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-plans-design-for-new-headquarters/ Expedia has revealed the initial design vision for its future campus in the City of Seattle. Expedia’s Phase I plans include new construction, the adaptive reuse of the existing buildings, and the development of outdoor green spaces. Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-partnercentral-app-goes-caribbean-wide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-partnercentral-app-goes-caribbean-wide/ The Expedia PartnerCentral app, which originally rolled out in June 2015, will now be available for Caribbean hotel partners in multiple languages including Spanish, French and Dutch. The app allows hotel partners to manage their business with Expedia anytime, anywhere. Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:10:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-cruiseshipcenters-plans-growth-in-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-cruiseshipcenters-plans-growth-in-2016/ Expedia CruiseShipCenters ended 2015 on a high note with substantial growth into new U.S. markets in addition to being named a top franchise opportunity. In 2015, the retail travel company met 33 percent year-over-year distribution channel growth when it awarded a record 40 new travel agency franchises. The brand looks to propel growth plans even farther in 2016. Sun, 21 Feb 2016 07:23:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-reveals-surge-in-demand-for-caribbean-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-reveals-surge-in-demand-for-caribbean-travel/ The Expedia group has reported at Caribbean Travel Marketplace an increase in travel demand of 20 per cent year over year for the Caribbean via the company’s platforms during the third quarter of 2015 with significant growth reported across the entire region. The company also reports that Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic remains the top producing market in the Caribbean with more than 15 per cent growth year over year in the third quarter of 2015 when compared to the same period in 2014. Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:06:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-acquire-homeaway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-acquire-homeaway/ Expedia has agreed to acquire HomeAway, including all of its brands, for an equity value of approximately $3.9 billion in cash and Expedia common stock, representing a per share price for HomeAway shares of $38.31, based on Expedia’s closing price on November 3, 2015. Under the terms of the transaction, Expedia will offer to acquire each outstanding share of common stock of HomeAway in exchange for $10.15 in cash and 0.2065 of a share of Expedia common stock. Sun, 29 Nov 2015 07:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silverrail-technologies-signs-partnership-with-expedia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silverrail-technologies-signs-partnership-with-expedia/ SilverRail Technologies and the Expedia group have signed a strategic technology partnership to power Expedia’s global expansion in the rail business. Rail is an increasingly popular mode of regional transport throughout Europe and Asia. According to Phocuswright, rail is now the fastest growing sector in travel, with over €30 billion in rail tickets sold in Europe alone. Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:13:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-completes-acquisition-of-orbitz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-completes-acquisition-of-orbitz/ Expedia has completed its acquisition of Orbitz Worldwide, Inc., including all of its brands and assets, for US$12.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of approximately US$1.6 billion. With the completion of the transaction, Orbitz Worldwide stock is no longer being traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Sat, 26 Sep 2015 10:03:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-brings-partnercentral-app-to-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-brings-partnercentral-app-to-market/ Expedia has introduced the PartnerCentral App for iPhone and Android. This mobile app is touted as a new way to help hoteliers manage their business on Expedia anytime, anywhere, and was created to help solve the everyday problems hoteliers face in an increasingly fast-paced and competitive world. Fri, 25 Sep 2015 07:45:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-renews-deal-with-american-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-renews-deal-with-american-airlines/ Expedia is renewing its agreement with American Airlines Group for distribution of American Airlines and US Airways flights on Expedia, Travelocity and Hotwire sites. Sat, 05 Sep 2015 12:34:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-media-solutions-launches-new-bermuda-tourism-video/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-media-solutions-launches-new-bermuda-tourism-video/ Expedia group’s Media Solutions team has teamed up with Bermuda Tourism to highlight the destination in a new ‘choose your own travel adventure’ video campaign. The video, created with filming and production agency Archer’s Mark and co-producers Big DB, was filmed using specially-designed wearable cameras to deliver a truly personal perspective. The Bermuda Tourism interactive video kicked off mid-August and will run through the end of December. Wed, 26 Aug 2015 08:07:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-relocate-to-seattle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-relocate-to-seattle/ Expedia has selected architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson to design its new 40-acre waterfront campus in Seattle. Expedia plans to relocate to the new campus in the City of Seattle from its current location in downtown Bellevue by 2018. Expedia’s future campus is ideally situated at the north end of Seattle’s waterfront, which is in the midst of a billion dollar redevelopment and re-emergence as a world-class park, and located just minutes from downtown Seattle and along the Elliott Bay shoreline. Sun, 09 Aug 2015 09:18:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st-lucia-records-serge-in-tourism-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st-lucia-records-serge-in-tourism-bookings/ The Expedia group has recorded significant increases in travel demand for properties of all-star levels on the island of St. Lucia. Overall, demand increased more than 20 per cent in the first quarter of 2015 when compared to the same time last year. Demand is even more significant for four and five star properties, with an increase year over year of approximately 25 per cent. Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:43:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-signs-three-year-deal-with-expedia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-signs-three-year-deal-with-expedia/ Tourism Australia and the Expedia group have signed a multi-million dollar three-year marketing partnership aimed at developing campaigns and content to increase international travel to Australia. The three year memorandum of understanding represents the first formal agreement which Tourism Australia has entered into with a global online travel agency. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:12:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-amends-rate-conditions-and-availability-parity-clauses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-amends-rate-conditions-and-availability-parity-clauses/ The Expedia group has revealed that it intends to waive certain clauses in its agreements with its European hotel partners. Expedia’s waivers will become effective as at 1 August 2015 and Expedia will contact its hotel partners in Europe individually to communicate how it intends to implement the changes. Sun, 05 Jul 2015 07:45:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-opens-offices-in-puerto-rico-as-business-booms/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-opens-offices-in-puerto-rico-as-business-booms/ Expedia has announced the opening of its first local Puerto Rico office in San Juan. “As one of Expedia group’s top producing destinations within the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is an in-demand market with more than 250 hotel partners,” said Demetrius Canton, director of lodging partner services for the Caribbean, Expedia group. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:56:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-accelerates-mobile-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-accelerates-mobile-growth/ Expedia.com has unveiled several major updates to its Expedia mobile apps, in response to recent company research on mobile travel behaviors. Sat, 13 Jun 2015 06:54:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-rolls-out-loyalty-programme-for-small-businesses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-rolls-out-loyalty-programme-for-small-businesses/ Expedia has launched a new loyalty program optimized to help small businesses in the United States save money and reward employees for business travel. Sat, 09 May 2015 07:17:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-unveils-app-for-apple-watch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-unveils-app-for-apple-watch/ Expedia.com has released the Expedia app for Apple Watch, providing a convenient new way for travelers to receive and access helpful trip information at a glance. Sat, 25 Apr 2015 07:04:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-plans-new-headquarters-in-seattle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-plans-new-headquarters-in-seattle/ Expedia is planning to purchase Amgen’s multi-building, waterfront campus in the City of Seattle and move its headquarters to the new space by 2018. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 15:42:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-reports-strong-demand-for-haiti-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-reports-strong-demand-for-haiti-holidays/ The Expedia group has revealed a significant expansion in the Haiti market in 2014, including increased travel demand, hotel partner acquisitions and a surge in mobile and package bookings for the burgeoning destination. With increased flight arrivals, new hotel and resort accommodations and a flourishing art and culinary scene, Haiti is quickly being recognised as a potential travel destination. Fri, 27 Mar 2015 11:29:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/arne-erichsen-director-of-market-management-expedia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/arne-erichsen-director-of-market-management-expedia/ Arne Erichsen, director of market management, Expedia talks to Breaking Travel News at ITB 2015. Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:19:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-increases-ownership-in-airasia-expedia-joint-venture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-increases-ownership-in-airasia-expedia-joint-venture/ Expedia has entered into an agreement with AirAsia Berhad to purchase an additional 25% equity interest of AAE Travel, the joint venture formed between the two companies in 2011, for cash consideration of $86.3 million. Sun, 01 Mar 2015 10:17:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-acquire-orbitz-worldwide-for-us1.6bn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-acquire-orbitz-worldwide-for-us1.6bn/ Expedia has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement under which it will acquire Orbitz Worldwide, including all of Orbitz Worldwide’s brands, for $12.00 per share in cash. The deal represents an enterprise value of approximately $1.6 billion, and a premium of approximately 29 per cent over the volume weighted average share price for the five trading days up to and including February 11th, 2015. Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:26:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-acquires-travelocity-from-sabre-for-280m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-acquires-travelocity-from-sabre-for-280m/ Expedia has announced it has acquired Travelocity from Sabre Corporation for $280 million in cash. “Travelocity is one of the most recognised travel brands in North America, offering thousands of travel destinations to more than 20 million travellers per month,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, Expedia, Inc. president. Fri, 23 Jan 2015 14:20:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-announces-caribbean-expansion-with-dominican-republic-office/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-announces-caribbean-expansion-with-dominican-republic-office/ The Expedia group, one of the world’s largest online travel companies, has announced the opening of offices in Punta Cana and Santo Domingo, the company’s first local offices in the Dominican Republic. “As one of the Expedia group’s top producing destinations within the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is an in-demand market with 305 hotel partners,” said Demetrius Canton, director of lodging partner services for the Caribbean, the Expedia group. Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:19:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-links-with-amadeus-to-offer-passengers-branded-fares/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-links-with-amadeus-to-offer-passengers-branded-fares/ Expedia has revealed it will begin offering customers the ability to search for and purchase branded fares from select airlines in 2015. Expedia has partnered with Amadeus, a world leading global distribution system, to create a standardised solution that allows participating airlines to seamlessly offer their branded fares to customers. Sat, 22 Nov 2014 09:29:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-completes-700m-acquisition-of-wotif/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-completes-700m-acquisition-of-wotif/ US online travel giant Expedia has completed the $703 million acquisition of Australia’s Wotif Group. The total consideration of A$703 million was comprised of a A$51 million special dividend distributed by the Wotif Group to its shareholders before closing and A$652 million in cash from Expedia. Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:36:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-and-citi-roll-out-cobranded-credit-card-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-and-citi-roll-out-cobranded-credit-card-program/ Expedia and Citi are introducing a new travel cobranded credit card program designed for travelers to earn Expedia+ rewards bonus points faster and redeem for travel rewards on Expedia.com. Sat, 20 Sep 2014 07:47:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-new-booking-app-for-tablets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-launches-new-booking-app-for-tablets/ Expedia has released the all-new Expedia app for tablets. Presenting a fresh way for travellers to shop destinations, new search tools enable consumers to shop for both hotels and flights on one screen, simply by entering or selecting a destination. Fri, 05 Sep 2014 09:03:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-announces-agreement-to-purchase-auto-escape-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-announces-agreement-to-purchase-auto-escape-group/ Expedia has recently announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Auto Escape Group, one of Europe’s leading online car rental reservation companies from private equity fund Montefiore Investment and certain members of the AutoEscape Group’s management team. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedias-taap-allows-us-travel-agents-global-inventory-access/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedias-taap-allows-us-travel-agents-global-inventory-access/ Expedia.com®, recently released the latest version of Expedia’s industry-first Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP). TAAP gives US travel agents access to Expedia’s global inventory, letting them earn competitive commissions on hotels, dynamic packages and activities. Tue, 17 Jun 2014 00:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sixt-inks-deal-with-expedia-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sixt-inks-deal-with-expedia-group/ Leading international mobility service provider Sixt has signed its first global partnership with the Expedia group. The agreement provides Expedia, Hotwire and CarRentals.com customers direct access to Sixt’s car rental fleet at more than 2,000 locations across more than 100 countries. Sun, 15 Jun 2014 07:03:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-introduces-media-lounge-tool/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-introduces-media-lounge-tool/ Expedia has introduced Media Lounge, the latest addition to the Expedia App for iPhone or iPod touch which enables customers to download premium content from within the Expedia app aimed to make travels easier and more enjoyable. Sun, 25 May 2014 08:54:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-links-with-expedia-for-global-distribution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-links-with-expedia-for-global-distribution/ fastjet, Africa’s low-cost airline, has announced a global partnership agreement with the Expedia group, the world’s largest online travel company. fastjet flights will now be available to the millions of leisure and business travellers that shop for and book travel via the Expedia group’s extensive brand portfolio which includes leading brands such as, Expedia, the world’s largest full service online travel agency, Hotwire, a leading discount travel site, and Egencia, the world’s fifth largest travel management company serving business travellers in more than 60 countries. Wed, 30 Apr 2014 09:18:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-inks-deal-with-expedia-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-inks-deal-with-expedia-group/ fastjet has signed a global partnership agreement with the Expedia group. fastjet flights will now be available to the millions of leisure and business travellers that shop for and book travel via the Expedia group’s extensive brand portfolio which includes Expedia, Hotwire and Egencia. Sat, 26 Apr 2014 07:09:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-rolls-out-homepage-redesign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-rolls-out-homepage-redesign/ Expedia.com, the world’s largest online travel agency*, today announced its most significant redesign since 2002, debuting a brand-new homepage that adds fully responsive design and a simpler, more streamlined layout to bring rich, beautiful travel imagery and Expedia’s search interface to focus. Thu, 27 Mar 2014 03:30:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-introduces-three-new-features/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-introduces-three-new-features/ Expedia.com has unveiled three new features designed to aid customers through the travel planning process: Flight Recommendations, Scratchpad and Itinerary Sharing. Flight Recommendations analyses more than three billion flight searches performed on Expedia and applies insights to real-time customer search queries suggesting alternative airports, dates or time of travel. Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-and-egencia-unveil-the-future-of-travel-report/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-and-egencia-unveil-the-future-of-travel-report/ Expedia and Egencia today launch the Future of Travel report, an examination of business and leisure travel across five continents, with 8,535 adults quizzed on their travel habits, preferences and expectations. In addition, a variety of travel industry experts from across the world provided insight and analysis on the findings. Tue, 15 Oct 2013 00:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-worldwide-inks-deal-with-expedia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-worldwide-inks-deal-with-expedia/ Hilton Worldwide has enabled nearly 4,000 hotels on the Expedia Traveller Preference program. These hotels now offer travellers choice on how they would like to pay for their reservation, either at the time of the booking or at the time of stay. Sat, 07 Sep 2013 11:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-and-travelocity-ink-marketing-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-and-travelocity-ink-marketing-deal/ Expedia and Travelocity have entered into an exclusive, long-term strategic marketing agreement, whereby Expedia will power the technology platforms for Travelocity’s existing websites in the US and Canada, while providing Travelocity access to Expedia’s supply and customer services. Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:36:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/how-smartphones-impact-travel-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/how-smartphones-impact-travel-plans/ Following the recent launch of a new ad campaign and the Expedia® Trip-A-Day Giveaway, Expedia, Inc., the world’s leading online travel company, released the results of a survey on spontaneous travel tendencies. The study was commissioned by Expedia® and conducted online by Harris Interactive in July among over 2,000 U.S. adults age 18+. Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia.co.uk-reports-dramatic-uk-beach-holiday-booking-increase/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia.co.uk-reports-dramatic-uk-beach-holiday-booking-increase/ Following the first prolonged heat wave since 2006, the world’s leading online travel agent Expedia.co.uk has seen a huge increase in bookings for some of the UK’s top beach destinations – suggesting Brits are flocking to the coast to avoid the stifling city heat. Sat, 27 Jul 2013 03:30:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-and-expedia-expand-in-asia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-and-expedia-expand-in-asia/ Global travel technology company Sabre, and Expedia have expanded their global technology partnership into Asia. Sabre and Expedia established their partnership in 2005 in North America, and have since expanded into Latin America and now Asia.  Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:06:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-unveils-major-new-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-unveils-major-new-campaign/ Ogilvy & Mather has unveiled a major integrated campaign for leading online travel agent, Expedia. The brand will launch a significant new push with the invitation to ‘Travel Yourself Interesting.’ Fri, 31 May 2013 01:30:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-enhances-mobile-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-enhances-mobile-app/ Expedia has added a set of robust, visual mobile travel planning services to its Expedia mobile app. Using location awareness and timezone updates, the app surfaces the most relevant part of the itinerary and related information at the moment the traveller is most likely to need that piece of information. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-rolls-out-luggage-tag-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-rolls-out-luggage-tag-campaign/ Expedia is launching a luggage tag campaign, which uses IATA airport codes to create travel related messages. Fans of the Expedia.co.uk Facebook page can create their own code combinations, using over 9,500 available IATA codes. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:33:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/small-hotels-seeing-tremendous-benefit-from-expedia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/small-hotels-seeing-tremendous-benefit-from-expedia/ Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, released data from the first nine months of 2012 indicating that the company has partnered with a larger number of small hotel partners, defined as hotels with 50 rooms or less, and an increase in net transactions from this sector by nearly 30 percent year on year for that period Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:30:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-retools-uk-flights-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-retools-uk-flights-app/ Expedia.co.uk has announced a significant update to its existing free mobile app to allow UK travellers to instantly research and book flights on more than 130 airlines via a sleek new interface. While this newest update still allows travellers to book from over 140,000 hotel properties, Brits will now also enjoy access to exclusive mobile-only hotel deals of up to 30 per cent off properties worldwide all brought to life with new, crisp destination imagery. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:04:49 +0000