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Features

Expedia Group unveils new Open World Technology Platform

Kristin Mariano May 9, 2022

At its annual partner event, EXPLORE, Expedia Group debuted a three-tiered strategy to redefine its place in travel, including a new technology platform to power the industry called Expedia…

Features

2022’s biggest travel trend, The GOAT Mindset: Expedia

Megha Paul Dec 7, 2021

Expedia has released its 2022 Travel Trends Report, which revealed new traveller priorities that are shaking up the status quo in 2022

Hospitality

Expedia joins hands with Raffles to provide PCR tests to Singapore travellers

Megha Paul Nov 23, 2021

To ease the pre-travel preparation process for Singapore travellers, Expedia and Raffles Medical Group (RMG) have teamed up to offer pre-departure COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)…

Airlines and Aviation

Domestic flights dominate for British travellers seeking staycations

Megha Paul Oct 13, 2021

New air data has revealed the UK airline industry experienced a jump in shorter term international bookings – those with a purchase window of four weeks or fewer – over the busiest summer…

United States

Expedia unifies loyalty programmes in one global rewards platform

Megha Paul Sep 27, 2021

Expedia Group has now announced to include all brands and products so its customers can soon enjoy the most complete travel rewards offering in the industry

UK

Vrbo expands Fast Start program to eliminate cold start problem of rentals

Kristin Mariano Sep 17, 2021

Vrbo ®, an Expedia Group company, announced today that Fast Start, a program designed to help new properties capture vacation rental demand, has expanded to the UK.

United States

Give the World a Shot! Expedia announces global vaccine partnership with UNICEF

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2021

Starting today, each purchase made via Expedia Group’s mobile apps will result in a donation to help UNICEF’s global COVID-19 response

United States

Expedia launches inaugural quarterly trend report for travel recovery

Megha Paul May 11, 2021

The new Travel Recovery Trend Report features Expedia research for insights to ensure travel brands are prepared to reconnect with travellers

UK

WTTC launches world’s first-ever global safety stamp

Megha Paul May 28, 2020

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp. The specially designed stamp will allow travellers to recognise…

Hotels

Expedia unveils Singapore Healthcare Heroes Programme

Megha Paul Apr 10, 2020

To show appreciation for Singapore healthcare professionals playing an invaluable role in the fight against COVID-19, Expedia Group brands Hotels.com and Expedia are teaming up with…

Airlines and Aviation

A journey ‘Into America’s Wild’

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

‘Into America’s Wild’, the new 3D documentary for exhibition in IMAX and giant-screen theatres, will take viewers on an incredible journey through the nation’s most iconic wilderness…

Guest Column

Travelling into the new decade: 2020 Predicted Trends

Alastair Newport Jan 7, 2020

We are welcoming a new decade – a time to not only place bets for the years ahead but for a retrospective to show how far the travel industry has come. Since 2010, industry conversations and…

United States

Top-rated ‘cozy’ accommodations for NYE

Christian Tolentino Dec 26, 2019

As the year comes to a close, Expedia.com has found the best inns and hotels rated by guests for their "coziness" factor.

UK

How technology can create a frictionless online travel experience

Alastair Newport Dec 23, 2019

Technology has not just transformed the booking process for travellers – it has influenced the entire trip and changed the way travel businesses connect with consumers, creating an ‘always…

UK

USA, UK and France top visitors to Dubai in 2019

Alastair Newport Dec 16, 2019

Expedia has announced that the USA, UK and France are the leading source markets for travel to Dubai. According to Expedia Group data taken from Q3 2019, the UAE remains a popular choice…

United States

Voice technology and improving the guest experience

Alastair Newport Sep 30, 2019

Being able to meaningfully interact with technology might have one time been nothing more than a dream, but the reality is that we are closer to that dream than ever -- writes Arthur Chapin,…

UK

Expedia’s overview of travel trends in the UK for first half of 2019

Alastair Newport Sep 17, 2019

As we step into autumn and wave goodbye to the summer holiday season, let’s take a moment to reflect on the key achievements from the first half (H1) of the year, says Krishan Kadodwala,…

Features

Travel tech this week: Cvent, Expedia upgrades and Amadeus’ new partnership

Kristin Mariano Jul 11, 2019

This week in the travel sector, we saw upgrades from Cvent and Expedia’s functionalities. Moreover, Amadeus strengthens partnership with business travel firm focused on humanitarian, faith…

Hotels

Booking.com, Expedia and Rakuten offices probed by Japan Fair Trade Commission

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2019

Japan’s antitrust watchdog, Japan Fair Trade Commission, raided the offices of Rakuten, Booking.com and Expedia on Wednesday. The three were allegedly involved in unfair trade practices by…

Technology

Travel tech this week: Start-ups funding and new partnerships

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2019

This week, we saw travel start-ups getting funding to further their growth. Some companies also facilitated new partnerships to expand their services.

Special Reports

Travel comparison sites get clean report card on data compliance

Christian Tolentino Feb 27, 2019

New analysis from Mailjet has examined the direct marketing practices of travel comparison sites and found flawless adherence to data privacy regulations.

UK

Far East tourism surge boosts UK hotels performance

Christian Tolentino Feb 14, 2019

According to Expedia Group’s latest data, UK hotels enjoyed positive growth in 2018 as a result of a surge in visitors, particularly from the Far East.

Technology

Destination Asia: The top 12 platforms generating Asian booking revenue

Alastair Newport Feb 13, 2019

Acquisition platform Siteminder, has revealed its annual list of OTA’s and websites which have brought the highest total booking revenue to Asia in 2018.

United States

Expedia’s Seattle waterfront campus now costs around USD 900m

Kristin Mariano Feb 11, 2019

Online travel agent Expedia is reportedly moving to its Seattle waterfront campus, which now sits around USD 900 million.

Tourism

Bite-sized travel: Demand moves to itinerary-packed weekend getaways

Kristin Mariano Dec 24, 2018

More people will take more weekend trips next year and they will be looking for made-to-measure, bite-sized travel with more curated travel itineraries squeezed into shorter time frames.

Interviews

Here’s why the younger generation want to work in travel and why you should hire them

Kristin Mariano Dec 12, 2018

70% of the respondents opined they have a strong desire to travel and is a major reason why they work.

Technology

Travel tech this week: Instaroom new AI, BoG in Europe, and more

Kristin Mariano Nov 29, 2018

Digital disruption is not too far from the travel industry either. We scout the latest happenings in the travel tech world each week. Here are the five tech developments of this week.

Special Reports

Expedia maps otherworldly destinations that should be on your bucket list

Christian Tolentino Nov 16, 2018

Expedia has created an interactive map that showcases 29 otherworldly destinations, from Patagonia’s marble caves to the rock formations of Cappadocia.

UK

Expedia reveals 6 of the most amazing hotels never built

Christian Tolentino Oct 31, 2018

Expedia has reimagined 6 of the most awe-inspiring hotels that never reached the final building stage.

Tourism Boards

Beyond Bangkok: Expedia and TAT join forces to promote Thai second cities

Alastair Newport Sep 18, 2018

Expedia and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced their new partnership to promote Thailand, and in particular regional cities outside of Bangkok, such as Chiang Rai, Koh Lipe,…

UK

Expedia bookings reveal strong start for UK hotels in 2018

Christian Tolentino May 2, 2018

New data from Expedia Group shows UK hoteliers enjoyed a positive start to the year due to the significant rise in hotel demand by international visitors fuelled by fast-growing markets.

UK

Expedia gives TAAP agents flexibility to optimise sales and earn more

Simon Willmore Apr 11, 2018

As part of its Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP), Expedia today announced a new travel agency commission model called Dynamic Commission.

UK

Marriott targets OTA commissions

Alastair Newport Apr 5, 2018

Marriott continues to hit the news cycle this week, following on from their public commitment to Indian tourism with a press conference in Bengaluru. The hospitality giant has now revealed…

Appointments

Wendy White to “accelerate the path” for next generation of women entrepreneurs at Egencia

Alastair Newport Mar 8, 2018

Egencia has announced the appointment of Wendy White as its vice president of marketing and member of the Egencia Global Leadership Team, leading and inspiring all global marketing functions…

UK

Expedia reveals the most Instagrammed sights in UK

Jill Sayles Feb 5, 2018

Expedia has looked at the volume of Instagram posts and number of unique hashtags over the past year to come up with a list of 12 of the most Instagrammed spots in the UK. Big Ben has 2.5…

United States

Going places by making faces: Vacation glow inspires Expedia collab with Estee Lauder

Simon Willmore Jan 22, 2018

Both lifestyle brands jointly offer the opportunity to win the trip-of-a-lifetime to one of eight dream destinations from now until May 2018.

Startups

Travel tech innovation race at full speed with ‘Hotel Jumpstart’

Simon Willmore Jan 15, 2018

Five companies recently pitched for Hotel Jumpstart, a mentorship-driven accelerator programme to support the most innovative travel tech startups.

Tourism

Expedia and ARC reveal best times to book air travel for 2018

Alastair Newport Jan 15, 2018

Expedia group and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have released the findings from the fourth annual Air Travel Outlook Report. A hallmark collaboration between two leaders in air…

Hotels

Hoteliers in UK cities see encouraging growth

Jill Sayles Jan 8, 2018

The latest data from the Expedia group has revealed hoteliers in many of the UK’s major cities enjoyed encouraging growth throughout the first nine months of 2017. Analysis of Q1, Q2 and…

Airlines and Aviation

Expedia India’s new ad is rather a nice surprise

Alastair Newport Dec 20, 2017 25

Expedia has launched its new ad campaign for its Indian consumers themed- What a pleasant surprise! The advert, conceptualized by Taproot Dentsu, aims to acquire new shoppers and customers…

Travel Agents

Expedia and ARC bust the “last minute myth” and the truth about airfare savings in 2018

Alastair Newport Dec 14, 2017 0

Expedia and ARC have released the findings of the fourth annual ARC Air Travel Outlook Report, a significant collaboration between two leaders in air travel. The report also features…

Hotels

Expedia launches revenue management tool for Thai hotels

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2017

Expedia is launching its hotel revenue management tool, Rev+, in Thailand. As part of Expedia Partner Central (EPC), Rev+ is designed to help hoteliers better manage their rates and…

Technology

Expedia targets Southeast Asia with latest investment

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2017

Expedia is setting its sights on Southeast Asia's booming travel industry following the acquisition of a stake in Traveloka, the Indonesian OTA. The US-based online travel giant has…

Technology

Expedia to stop selling dubious wildlife attractions

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017

Expedia has announced that it will stop selling certain wildlife attractions. The online travel giant said it would take guidance from "industry-leading wildlife and animal protection…

Train

Expedia completes SilverRail deal

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2017

Expedia has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in SilverRail Technologies, the train ticket booking platform. The deal, which is aimed at advancing the online travel…

Train

Expedia on track with SilverRail deal

Mark Elliott May 15, 2017

Expedia has expanded its presence in the rail sector with the acquisition of SilverRail, the online rail booking platform. While the exact terms of the agreement were not revealed, it…

Sports Tourism

UK football fans make room for their better halves

Aaron Greenwood Nov 21, 2016

Almost one in five British football fans will be jetting off for European football clashes with their other half this week, new research has revealed. With Spurs away in Monaco, Man City…

Hotels

Expedia, Best Western team up to target MICE

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2016

Expedia and Best Western have expanded their partnership with a new collaboration targeting the MICE industry. The new "strategic alliance" will see more than 200 Best Western hotels…

Corporate & Business

Business travellers shun social media

Aaron Greenwood Nov 16, 2016

Only 12% of UK business travellers want to hear about travel disruption updates on social media whilst 66% would rather receive an email, new research from Egencia, the business travel arm…

Hotels

Size matters to Indian travellers

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2016

Room size is one of the most important factors when Indian travellers select a hotel, a new report has revealed. In its 2016 Hotel Etiquette Report, Expedia found that room size was…

Airlines and Aviation

‘End Sharm flight ban now’: British travel giants demand action

Aaron Greenwood Oct 26, 2016

More than 30 travel businesses representing hundreds of thousands of British travellers have attended a meeting with the all-party parliamentary group on Egypt in the House of Commons and…

Technology

Amadeus adds Orbitz content as Expedia partnership grows

Mark Elliott May 5, 2016

Orbitz Worldwide, the online travel agency, will now be able to distribute its content via the Amadeus GDS. Expedia, the parent company of Orbitz, has signed a long-term extension of…

Technology

Expedia to tap Indian mobile sector

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2016

Expedia is looking to tap opportunities arising from mobile travel market in India, the Financial Express reports. The online travel giant currently ranks India among its top three…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2016

KERRIE MATHER has been elected president of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific. Ms Mather, who is currently CEO of Sydney Airport, will now serve a two-year term with ACI.…

Australia

Helloworld ends Orbitz partnership

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2016

Helloworld has announced that it has terminated its partnership with Orbitz Worldwide. The Australian travel company previously used Orbitz technology to power its website. But…

Technology

Expedia launches Indian loyalty scheme

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2015

Expedia India has launched its new loyalty scheme, Expedia+. Members of the programme, which is free to join, will be able to earn points on all hotel or holiday activity bookings…

Train

Expedia expands into rail sales

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2015

Expedia is planning to launch a new rail booking platform, and has formed a technology partnership to drive its expansion in the sector. The US-based online travel giant has teamed up…

Human Resources

Asians “world’s most holiday-deprived workers”

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2015

Asian workers are the world's most holiday-deprived, taking fewer of their allocated annual days of leave than employees in other regions, a new report has revealed. According to its…

Features

Expedia39亿美元收购HomeAway

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2015

11月5日，Expedia和HomeAway宣布，双方已经签署了协议，Expedia将以约39亿美元全资收购HomeAway，交易将以现金和股票进行。这两家同属于世界在线旅游OTA里前十位的公司，其收购行为重量级相当于携程和去哪儿的合并。…

Technology

Expedia acquires HomeAway for US$3.9bn

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2015

Expedia has entered into an agreement to acquire HomeAway Inc, the US-based vacation rental company. The deal, which includes all of HomeAway's brands, will be worth approximately…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta partners Expedia for ‘Upgrade Options’ tool

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2015

Expedia has launched its new 'Upgrade Options' flight booking tool in partnership with Delta Air Lines. The solution is designed to improve how airlines’ products and services are…

Technology

ITB Asia eyes high-tech future of travel

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2015

This year’s ITB Asia, which kicked off in Singapore on Wednesday, is focusing on the rapid rise of travel technology and the shared economy. The annual travel trade show has…

MICE

ITB Asia expands global reach with new exhibitors

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2015

ITB Asia returned to Singapore this week, with several countries exhibiting at the event for the first time. This year’s event, which takes place at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands from…

Technology

Expedia completes Orbitz acquisition

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2015

Expedia has completed its acquisition of Orbitz Worldwide. The deal, which includes all of Orbitz's brands and assets, is valued at approximately US$1.6 billion. As a result of the…

Hotels

Expedia allows customers to redeem points for hotel bookings

Mark Elliott Sep 15, 2015

Expedia has started enabling its loyalty scheme members to redeem their points for hotel stays. Under the new initiative, Expedia+ members will be able to use their points when…

Tourism Boards

Sydney to be promoted through Expedia

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2015

Sydney and New South Wales will be promoted globally through Expedia's online channels, following the signing of a new one-year partnership. The deal between Destination NSW and Expedia…

Hotels

Expedia partners RezNext in India

Mark Elliott Aug 13, 2015

Expedia has formed a new partnership with RezNext, the Bengaluru-based company that provides distribution technology to the hospitality industry. Under the new deal, Expedia will use…

United States

Expedia hires design firm for new Seattle HQ

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2015

Expedia has hired architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ) to design its new 16-hectare waterfront headquarters in Seattle. Expedia plans to relocate to the new site in 2018,…

Tourism Boards

Tourism Australia teams up with Expedia

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2015

Tourism Australia has signed a new three-year partnership with Expedia, aimed at developing marketing campaigns and content to increase international travel to Australia. The new…

Hotels

OTA consolidation bad news for hotel operators: report

Aaron Greenwood Jul 12, 2015

While online travel agents (OTAs) have transformed the travel industry, their impact on ancillary sectors such as hotel operators has not been entirely positive, according to a new report…

Hotels

eLong to focus on accommodation after Expedia stake sale

Mark Elliott May 24, 2015

eLong, one of China's largest online travel groups, will increase its focus on the accommodation sector after Expedia sells its stake in the company, Ritesh Gupta reports. Post…

United States

Expedia buys Seattle waterfront HQ for US$230m

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2015

Expedia is planning to move into a new waterfront headquarters in Seattle in 2018. The company announced that it plans to acquire the 162,000m², multi-building campus currently occupied…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air travellers sacrifice comforts for cheap fares

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2015

Many travellers in the Asia Pacific region are happy to forego in-flight comforts, such as movies and meals, for the sake of a cheap fare, a major new study has found. According to the…

Airlines and Aviation

Expedia increases stake in AirAsia joint venture

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2015

Expedia will increase its stake in its joint venture with AirAsia to 75%. The companies confirmed today that Expedia has agreed to acquire an extra 25% interest in AAE Travel Pte Ltd…

United States

Expedia to acquire Orbitz

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2015

Expedia Inc has announced it has entered an agreement to acquire Orbitz Worldwide. The online travel agent has taken over Orbitz’s brands for US$12 per share in cash, representing a…

Technology

Expanding Expedia sees surge in full-year profits

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2015

Expedia achieved a strong rise in profits in 2014, as the company continued expanding with new acquisitions. The online travel giant generated a full-year net profit of US$398.1…

Technology

Expedia buys Sabre’s Travelocity

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2015

Expedia has completed the acquisition of Travelocity from Sabre Corporation. The deal is worth US$280 million in cash and follows a marketing agreement between Expedia and Travelocity…

Airlines and Aviation

Expedia to sell branded airline fares

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2014

Expedia will begin offering the ability to search for and book branded fares from airlines in 2015. The online travel agency has partnered with Amadeus for a new solution that allows…

Technology

Expedia completes Wotif acquisition

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2014

Expedia has completion of the acquisition of Wotif Group. The global online travel site purchased its Australia-based rival for a total of AU$703 million (US$612m), or AU$3.30 per…

Technology

Technology drives travel spontaneity

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2014

Travellers from the UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia indicate technology has made their travel planning and booking considerably more spontaneous in 2014 - with residents in Saudi Arabia and…

Hotels

OTAs to start showing hotel Wi-Fi speed

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2014

Customers searching for hotels via several major online booking sites will now be able to check a property's internet speed before booking. Hotel WiFi Test, which measures the speed…

Technology

Expedia profits surge 50%

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2014

Expedia has posted a sharp rise in profits for the second quarter of the year. The online travel company reported double-digit growth in almost every area of its operations, resulting…

Technology

Expedia to acquire Wotif Group

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2014

Expedia has entered into an agreement to acquire Wotif Group. The deal for the Australian online travel company is worth AU$703 million (approximately US$658m), or AU$3.30 per share -…

Tourism Boards

Brits ‘worst deal hunters’ in Europe

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2014

British holidaymakers are lagging behind other European nations when it comes at looking for holiday bargains, a new index has said. The Expedia Holiday Spend Index has found the…

Tourism

Travellers hate baggage and seat selection fees – study

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2014

Airlines charging passengers for baggage and seat selection are among the most annoying expenses for global travellers, a new study has revealed. According to Expedia's 2014 Vacation…

Tourism

Indians among biggest holiday savers

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2014

Indian travellers tend to start saving for their holidays well in advance, a new study has revealed. According to the results of Expedia's 2014 Vacation Spending Index, which were…

Technology

Expedia overhauls homepage

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2014

Expedia.com has unveiled a new homepage that represents its most significant online redesign since 2002. Intended to offer a simpler layout, the new web design brings the company's…

Hotels

Citymax Hotels launch interactive portal

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2014

The hospitality industry continues to be dominated by the growing trend of travellers going mobile. As per recent survey, researching travel reviews, booking rooms and checking out…

UK

OFT clears discounted hotel rates for OTAs

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2014

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has accepted commitments that allow Booking.com, Expedia and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to offer discounted hotel rates. The agreements mean…

Technology

Expedia improves search options with new tools

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2014

Expedia has unveiled several new features designed to improve the travel planning process. The three new offerings, 'Flight Recommendations', 'Scratchpad' and 'Itinerary Sharing',…

UK

OFT opens comment on hotel OTA commitments

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2013

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has asked the industry to comment on new commitments it is looking to settle for online booking commitments for hotels. The OFT is proposing that…

Technology

Travel accounts for 37% of online spending – report

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2013

Online spending on travel now accounts for more than a third of total e-commerce, according to a new study. The report by Expedia Media Solutions and comScore found that the global…

Technology

Yas Island partners with Expedia

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013

Yas Island recently partnered with Expedia to showcase its varied activities all on one consolidated platform. The six-month campaign on Expedia.com targets the GCC, US markets and…

UK

Expedia aims to “make Twitter interesting”

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2013

Expedia is to make “lacklustre tweets” more interesting through a new social media campaign. Working with Oglivy & Mather, the online travel agency is turning tweets into short…

Technology

Booking.com tops digital experience benchmark

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2013

Booking.com is providing the best customer experience taking into account all digital platforms, according to a new benchmark report. The hotel booking website has been rated top for…

UK

Booking.com tops digital experience benchmark

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2013

Booking.com is providing the best customer experience taking into account all digital platforms, according to a new benchmark report. The hotel booking website has been rated top for…

Technology

Travelocity to be powered by Expedia in new deal

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013

US travel giants Travelocity and Expedia have inked a new partnership whereby Expedia will run the technology behind the current Travelocity platforms in North America. The deal will also…

UK

OFT opens hotel booking investigation to public

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2013

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has opened its investigation into the room-only online booking market to a public consultation.  The competition authority has asked interested…

Technology

Expedia profits slide

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2013

Expedia has reported a significant drop in profits in the second quarter of the year. The online travel company saw a 13% rise in bookings, leading to a 16% rise in revenues, which…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2013

ARTHUR HOFFMAN has become the new President of the Expedia Affiliate Network. He joins the division from Expedia's Rome-based online reservations business, Venere.com, where he was…

Tourism

Asians immune to lure of beach holiday

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2013

Beach holidays are still the world's most popular type of vacation, but not among Asian travellers, according to a new study by Expedia. This year's 'Flip Flop Report', which examined…

Hotels

Expedia launches Insiders’ Select

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2013

US online travel giant Expedia has revealed its ‘Insiders’ Select’ list, which compiles the best hotels in the world according to its own rating system. The list details 650…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Expedia takes new customer approach

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2013

Online travel giant Expedia has re-evaluated the way it gets its customer feedback after taking on market specialist eDigitalResearch. The firm will no longer run its post-trip…

UK

Expedia embarks on marketing campaign

Mark Elliott May 30, 2013 19

Expedia has unveiled a new marketing campaign today ready for a roll-out on Monday. The multi-million pound campaign has been devised with Oglivy & Mather with the line ‘Travel…

Tourism

Asia is most holiday-deprived region – study

Nov 20, 2012 15

Workers in Asia take the fewest holidays, according to a new study. In its ‘2012 Vacation Deprivation Survey’, which studied 8,500 employees across 22 countries, Expedia found that Asians…

Technology

Tablets drive mobile travel bookings

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2012 19

The popularity of tablet devices is encouraging more travellers to research and book trips via their mobile devices, a new study has found. The joint report by Expedia and comScore found…

Technology

Tablets drive mobile travel bookings – study

Nov 15, 2012 15

The popularity of tablet devices is encouraging more travellers to research and book trips via their mobile devices, a new study has found. The joint report by Expedia and comScore found…

Technology

Expedia boosts Chinese presence

Sep 30, 2012 17

Online travel giant Expedia has increased its presence in China following the expansion of a deal with Chinese OTA, eLong Inc. According to a joint statement, the latest deal will result in…

Technology

Expedia sets up research centre in India

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2012 14

Expedia Inc has set up a research and development centre in Gurgaon, New Delhi. The US-based online giant has hired 100 people and is expected to add another 200 soon. “It is a strategic…

Technology

Expedia sponsors football refs

Aug 13, 2012 0

Expedia has signed a deal to become the official sponsor of English football referees. The agreement, signed with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMO), will see the Expedia…

UK

IHG cited in online booking probe

Aug 1, 2012 15

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and two online travel agencies, Expedia Inc and Bookings.com, have been cited by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in an investigation into the sale of…

Singapore

AirAsia marks Expedia partnership with special livery

Jul 11, 2012 1

AirAsiaExpedia, the joint venture between Expedia Inc and AirAsia, recently celebrated its first birthday. To mark the occasion, a 180-seat Airbus A320 has been transformed into a bright…

Hotels

Expedia ranks top hotels in Insiders’ Select

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2012 17

Expedia has released its annual Insiders’ Select lists naming the top hotels. The website has pulled together its reviews and ratings as well as its experts’ views to devise the list, which…

Technology

Is your website making its voice heard to Google?

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2012 1

Amanda Greenwood reports back from Fresh Egg's first Travel Babble event  Digital marketing firm Fresh Egg held its first Travel Babble event last week to share the latest trends and…

Technology

Expedia launches agent programme in HK

May 20, 2012 8

Expedia has rolled out its Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) in Hong Kong. Following previous launches in India, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Korea, agents in Hong Kong can…

Tourism

Beach holidays on the rise – Expedia

May 17, 2012 0

The number of people planning to take a beach holiday has risen this year, according to a new survey by Expedia. The online travel agent’s annual Flip Flop Resort found that 52% of people…

Travel Agents

Expedia rolls-out first ad campaign in India

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2012 14

Expedia has announced the launch of its first '360-degree' advertising campaign in India. The campaign, entitled ‘Expedia – one word for travel’ has been rolled out across print, digital,…