Expedia News
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.
Expedia chief Okerstrom 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vueling Holidays launches in partnership with Expedia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!.
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.