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Expedia appoints new UK managing director
Expedia has appointed Andy Washington as managing director for the UK as the tech-giant seeks to reintroduce geography into its organisational structure. Just under three years ago, Expedia had sought to rationalise the company into business units, but is now hiring country specific employees once again.
Can Groupon join Google, Facebook, eBay and Amazon as next online icon?
Groupon is the fastest growing business of all time. Since its launch in November 2008, deal-of-the-day website it has grown into a business valued in excess of $1.3 billion. And now it is moving into travel after a new tie-up with Expedia. Can Google launch of Offers catch it?
American Airlines row with online retailers deepens
American Airlines’ bitter dispute with online retailers has deepened after its talks with one of its distributors Sabre Holdings collapsed, with the two sides now exchanging lawsuits. Separately, the airline has also lost a court ruling, which has declared it must sell its flights on Orbitz.
Expedia joins forces with Groupon
Groupon and Expedia have joined forces to create Groupon Getaways™ with Expedia, an offering that will connect consumers with high quality travel offers and give travel suppliers brand exposure among millions of shoppers.
Expedia to give away Sir Richard Branson AirAsia charity tickets
Expedia, Inc., the world’s leading online travel company is giving travellers a chance to win a trip of a lifetime when they book on www.expedia.com.my. The newly launched website designed specifically to meet the needs of travellers from Malaysia, is giving away a pair of roundtrip air tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Stansted, London, returning on AirAsia’s Sir Richard Branson charity flight set for 1 May.
AirTran Airways signs Expedia deal
Expedia, today announced it has signed a marketing and distribution agreement with AirTran Airways, one of the largest low-cost scheduled airlines in the United States offering more than 700 daily flights to more than 60 destinations across the US and the Caribbean.
Joint venture of AirAsia and Expedia
AirAsia, the world’s best low cost airline and Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, today announced the launch of a new joint venture company covering Asia Pacific and offering a complete range of great value flights, hotels, and holiday packages.
Expedia to spin off TripAdvisor
The board of Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company, has approved a plan to spin off its TripAdvisor brand, which will operate as a separate company by the third quarter of 2011. Expedia will continue to include brands Hotels.com and Hotwire.
American Airlines reaches Expedia deal
American Airlines has reached a deal with Expedia to allow the companies to resume doing business together, effective immediately. Access to fares and schedule information of American Airlines and its subsidiary American Eagle has been restored for search and ticketing on Expedia and Hotwire sites.
Expedia launches biggest Facebook prize draw
Expedia, today announces the launch of the biggest prize draw ever hosted on Facebook.
AirAsia signs Expedia deal
Low-cost carrier AirAsia and online travel giant Expedia have partnered to offer a complete range of flights, hotels, and holiday packages. This is one of the first partnerships of its kind globally between a low cost carrier (LCC) and an online travel agent (OTA).
AirAsia, Expedia joint venture to power online travel in Asia
AirAsia, the world’s best low cost airline and Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, today announced the launch of a new joint venture company covering Asia Pacific and offering a complete range of great value flights, hotels, and holiday packages.