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Expedia Group is an American travel technology company that operates a portfolio of travel fare aggregators and metasearch engines,...


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Expedia Group is an American travel technology company that operates a portfolio of travel fare aggregators and metasearch engines, including well-known brands like Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. The company aims to facilitate travel by providing a wide range of services such as hotel bookings, flight reservations, car rentals, and vacation packages, making it easier for travelers to plan and book their trips. With a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, Expedia Group also emphasizes the importance of travel as a means to connect people and cultures.

Website
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Software Development
Specialities
Technology, Travel, Ecommerce, Sales, Hotels, Big Data, Mobile, Business Development, SEO, SEM, Hospitality, Airfare

πŸ›οΈ Expedia Group Product and Pricing News β†’

πŸ‘” Expedia Group CEO, Management and Leadership Team β†’

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πŸ’Ό Expedia Group Hiring and Layoffs β†’

πŸ€– Expedia Group Developer, Integration and Automation News β†’

πŸ“ˆ Expedia Group Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News β†’

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πŸ›οΈ Expedia Group Product and Pricing News

  • Expedia Group's Expedia Cruises of West Orlando will offer a pet-friendly cruise with Margaritaville at Sea in November 2025.
  • Expedia Group has introduced 'Travel Shops' allowing users to book influencer-inspired vacations with one click.
  • Expedia Group launched two new OneKey credit cards with Wells Fargo, offering rewards that can be used across their travel services including Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo.
  • Expedia Group offers an AI-powered Fraud Prevention as a Service to protect e-commerce businesses with features like booking screening and chargeback management.
  • Expedia Group introduced new Accelerator features with enhanced customization, personalized coaching, and advanced filtering options to boost earnings.

  • Expedia Group has enhanced its app with AI to summarize reviews and provide detailed property information, contributing to a 9% year-over-year increase in room nights booked as reported in their Q3 2024 earnings.
  • Expedia Group will host an in-person session of the ATD NYC 2nd Annual Micro-conference at their headquarters on December 3.
  • Expedia Group's recent research highlights the travel preferences and potential of Asia’s emerging middle class.

πŸ‘” Expedia Group CEO, Management and Leadership Team


βš”οΈ Expedia Group Alternatives and Competitors

  • TripAdvisor
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  • Trip.com
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  • Trivago
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  • Airbnb
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  • Travelocity
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  • Booking.com
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  • Orbitz
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  • Hotels.com
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  • Priceline.com
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  • Carnival Corporation

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πŸ’Ό Expedia Group Hiring and Layoffs

  • Michele Rousseau has left Expedia Group, where she served as SVP, Global Marketing & Creative in the United Kingdom, to join Starling Bank as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Expedia Group announced that its CFO, Julie Whalen, will step down once a successor is appointed, expected by February 17, 2025.
  • Matt J. has left Expedia Group, where he served as Senior Director Infrastructure in the United Kingdom, to join Kantar as Senior Director CIO Strategy & Engineering.
  • Fabio Sacoman has been appointed as Vice President of Learning and Development at Expedia Group in November 2024.
  • Expedia Group is currently hiring for the position of Principal Cloud Economist and FinOps in the United States.

  • Bill Townsley has joined Expedia Group as Director - Delivery Platform in the United States, previously serving as Director - Cloud Foundations at Block.
  • Expedia Group is currently hiring a Senior Country Manager for Singapore.
  • Expedia Group is currently hiring for the position of Vice President, Air Global Commercial Trips Partnerships in the United States.

πŸ€– Expedia Group Developer, Integration and Automation News

  • Expedia Group announced a new partnership with Ryanair, allowing travellers to book Ryanair flights and holiday packages directly through Expedia Group.
  • Expedia Group's seven-year partnership with Tripbtoz, a South Korean online travel agency, has significantly boosted Tripbtoz's growth and success through the integration of Rapid API.


πŸ“ˆ Expedia Group Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • Uber considered acquiring Expedia Group, as reported by the Financial Times, generating significant industry reaction.
  • Expedia Group reported strong Q3 financial results with a net income of $684 million and announced CFO Julie Whalen's resignation amid leadership changes.
  • Expedia Group experienced a slow start but accelerated bookings in the third quarter, with Vrbo achieving its first full quarter of growth.
  • In Q3, Expedia Group's B2B revenue surged 18% to $1.2 billion, driven by partnerships with companies like Walmart Plus Travel and Microsoft, while CEO Ariane Gorin expressed optimism about continued growth.


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