Expedia News
Glasgow climate action declaration 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.
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.
American Airlines and Expedia Group offer travellers more choice via scalable direct NDC connection
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.