Expedia News

Expedia Launches Industry-First Feature That Turns Reels on Instagram into Bookable Travel Itinerary
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Expedia Group Introduces New Innovations at EXPLORE to Take the Stress out of Travel
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.

EXPEDIA DATA REVEALS THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ARE THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER EXPERIENCE OF 2024
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.
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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.

EXPEDIA NAMED OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNER OF THE 2024 NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Expedia Launches Exclusive Member Offers to Help Travelers Get the Most Out of Their Trip to New Orleans

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.”

EXPEDIA SUMMER TRAVEL FORECAST: FLIGHT SEARCHES UP 25%, INTEREST SURGING FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
U.S. travelers are in it for the long haul, with New Zealand, Japan and Vietnam among the summer’s trending hotspots

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.