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Expedia Billboard Effect: Cornell agrees that it is real

Expedia Billboard Effect: Cornell agrees that it is real

4 November 2009 Focus

Expedia and other OTAs have long touted what has become known in the industry as “the billboard effect” whereby they have claimed that positioning on their sites generates not only bookings through the OTA but also a halo effect on the hotels’ own sites by generating brand awareness.

Texas Cities vs. PCLN, EXPE, OWW et al: A Draw at Best

Texas Cities vs. PCLN, EXPE, OWW et al: A Draw at Best

3 November 2009 Focus

Late last week, a jury in San Antonio delivered a verdict on a class-action suit against the major OTAs that was brought by around 170 cities in Texas. The verdict against Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity and Priceline is for $20M plus court imposed penalties and interest.

Expedia and Choice Hotels: Spencer Has His Say

Expedia and Choice Hotels: Spencer Has His Say

30 October 2009 Focus

In Part Two of our Ghosts of the Internet Past interviews, we caught up with former Expedia executive Spencer Rascoff. Spencer is now the Chief Operating Office of real estate website Zillow.com but was ran hotel supplier relations during the IHG/Expedia stand-off six years ago

Expedia earnings up in Q3

Expedia earnings up in Q3

30 October 2009

Expedia has reported that Q3 earnings have risen 23% amid higher bookings and increases in hotel and car rental revenue. The company grew revenue 2.4% over the third quarter of 2008 as a result of a 9% increase in global gross bookings.

Nectar cardholders can now spend points with Expedia.co.uk

16 June 2009 Press Release Travel Technology News

Expedia is today building on its exclusive partnership with Nectar by offering customers the chance to use their valuable points when booking a holiday online. Expedia is the UK’s largest online travel agent and the only travel company which offers customers the ability to collect and spend Nectar points with Expedia.co.uk.