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Expedia News

The latest news and analysis of Expedia, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.

Online Travel

Expedia Survey Highlights Global Differences in Mobile Behavior

The survey brings home the point that travelers' smartphone behaviors vary widely from country to country. India's MakeMyTrip tries to keep users on smartphones, and Expedia makes it easier for users to transition from device to device. The differences are dramatic.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Expedia Survey Highlights Global Differences in Mobile Behavior

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Liberty Looks for Expedia Exit, TripAdvisor Will Continue to be an Acquirer

Talk about an unsung player in online travel. It's Greg Maffei of Liberty Interactive, who plays a defining role at Expedia and TripAdvisor.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Liberty Looks for Expedia Exit, TripAdvisor Will Continue to be an Acquirer

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Australia Clears Way for Expedia Acquisition of Wotif, Cites Ample Competition

There was never really much chance that Expedia Inc.'s acquisition of the Wotif Group wouldn't go through because competition in the Australia market is fairly intense despite the merger.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Poll: The Travel Companies With the Highest Brand Equity

Brands like Southwest continue to impress the industry by staying true to its values and original branding while continue to grow and occupy a larger space in the market.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 10 years ago

Poll: The Travel Companies With the Highest Brand Equity

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Interview: HomeAway CEO on Big Players Acquiring Vacation Rental Companies

In the current M&A environment, HomeAway is both the pursued and the pursuer. And all of this takes place as HomeAway becomes an even more attractive acquisition target because it is getting aggressive and ahead of schedule, expecting a majority of its listings to be bookable online within two years.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Interview: HomeAway CEO on Big Players Acquiring Vacation Rental Companies

Online Travel

How Destinations Work With Booking Sites to Draw Visitors

Booking sites such as Expedia doing marketing campaigns for destinations can put those places on the map, but getting people to engage is the make-or-break point for booking sites with these campaigns. And being integrated into a tourism board's site may be a one-way street in terms of who benefits the most.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 10 years ago

How Destinations Work With Booking Sites to Draw Visitors

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Priceline, Expedia and Alibaba Add to Their Mammoth Acquisition War Chests

Being a leading online travel company these days means adding expensive pieces to the portfolio, and both the Priceline Group and Expedia Inc. are signaling that their acquisition sprees are far from being finished.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Priceline, Expedia and Alibaba Add to Their Mammoth Acquisition War Chests

Media and PR

5 Travel Brands Winning on Social Media for the Week Ending September 19, 2014

Get your audience excited to book through cheap fares, brand celebrities, and good conversation.

Joyce Manalo, Skift | 10 years ago

5 Travel Brands Winning on Social Media for the Week Ending September 19, 2014

Hotels

HomeAway Vacation Rentals Get Broader Exposure With Expedia Launch

The HomeAway-Expedia partnership is an important milestone for HomeAway, in particular, marking a new era of expanded distribution that starts with Expedia.com in the U.S., but will likely appear in other places, as well.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

HomeAway Vacation Rentals Get Broader Exposure With Expedia Launch

Online Travel

Expedia Expands Its Loyalty Program With Branded Credit Cards

The skirmish between Expedia and Orbitz over their respective revamped loyalty programs continues, as Expedia points out that that its VIP program has more hotels, and its points don't expire as quickly.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Expedia Expands Its Loyalty Program With Branded Credit Cards