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Expedia announces deal with Microsoft

Expedia announces deal with Microsoft

Microsoft has teamed up with Expedia.co.uk to offer travel enthusiasts a dedicated web browser, specifically designed to simplify the travel search process. Highlights of the plug-in will enable users to browse hotel and last-minute package deals, as well as a weather search system, and currency converter.

Expedia signs agreement with China’s Motel 168 Hotel Chain

Expedia signs agreement with China’s Motel 168 Hotel Chain

Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company, today announced it has signed a global agreement with Motel 168, a leading budget hotel brand with more than 300 hotels in 50 cities across China. Motel 168 will now be available to nearly 60 million visitors who shop for travel on more than 90 Expedia®- and hotels.com®-branded sites worldwide.

Travel sites win key US tax ruling

Travel sites win key US tax ruling

3 February 2010 Press Release Travel Technology News

Online travel companies including Expedia have won the first of several pending legal battles to roll back tax assessments by California cities that claim they owe tens of millions of dollars in occupancy taxes.

EU plans to help stranded travellers

EU plans to help stranded travellers

26 November 2009 Airline News

Travellers who book holidays online or with budget airlines could receive greater financial protection if companies go bankrupt, under new plans mooted by the European Commission. Brussels officals say it is time to extend the consumer protection beyond package holidays to also independent trips using websites such as Expedia, as well as as covering passengers if an airline collapses.