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Expedia
Also referred to as: Expedia Group
What Expedia does
Expedia is online travel agency group.
41
Stories in our archive
10 Sep 2026
Most recent mention
4 Apr 2026
First covered
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41 storiesEvery mention in our archive, newest first — 2026-04-04 to 2026-09-10.
2026-09-10Expedia Gains European M&A Edge as Booking Deal Stays BlockedEuropean courts upheld the block on Booking Holdings' €1.63 billion Etraveli acquisition to prevent market dom…Skift2026-09-08Vrbo Launches 12 New Features in Major Product PushExpedia Group's Vrbo has launched its largest-ever product expansion, introducing 12 new tools spanning sponso…Skift2026-09-07Expedia Group Launches Major Stayz and Escapia UpgradesExpedia Group has introduced its largest product update for vacation rental platform Stayz and property manage…eHotelier2026-09-03Google Launches In-Chat AI Hotel Booking with Major BrandsGoogle has expanded its Search AI Mode into a direct booking platform, allowing travelers to search, select, a…asianhospitality.com2026-08-28Booking Tops Expedia in B2B Room Nights, Analyst EstimatesA new Wall Street estimate indicates Booking Holdings generated approximately 196 million B2B room nights over…Skift2026-08-28Google Launches Agentic Hotel Booking in AI ModeGoogle has rolled out an AI-driven hotel booking tool in the U.S., allowing users to search, compare, and comp…Skift2026-08-24StayTerra CEO Outlines Private Equity Strategy for STRsStayTerra's new CEO details how private equity consolidation is reshaping the short-term rental market alongsi…Skift2026-08-22Viator Grants Channel Partners Control Over Retail Tour PricingViator has updated its global supplier agreement, granting channel partners like OTAs and airlines the autonom…Skift2026-08-21Expedia Cuts Eight Senior Executives to Accelerate AI FocusExpedia Group has eliminated eight senior leadership positions to streamline operations into smaller, agile AI…Skift2026-08-13Airbnb Drops In-House Strategy to Partner With TripadvisorAirbnb is abandoning its purely organic, bespoke approach to tours and activities by integrating Tripadvisor a…Skift2026-08-07Airbnb Outpaces Rivals as AI Speeds Product ReleasesAirbnb reported a 10% increase in Q2 bookings, outpacing rivals Booking Holdings and Expedia. CEO Brian Chesky…Skift2026-08-06Expedia Expands B2B Beyond Hotels to Drive GrowthExpedia Group is expanding its B2B platform beyond hotel supply to offer flights, ground transport, and experi…Skift2026-08-01Expedia Acquires AI Trip-Planner Layla to Boost Tech TalentExpedia Group has acquired Berlin-based AI trip-planning startup Layla to accelerate its deployment of special…Skift2026-07-29Google Showcases Travel to Prove AI Monetization PlanGoogle is leveraging high-intent travel data to demonstrate its AI search, advertising, and cloud transaction …Skift2026-06-26Hotels Build AI Discovery While OTAs Harvest the ResultsThe article examines how major OTAs are engineering their way into AI discovery tools to maintain dominance, p…HospitalityNet2026-06-26Closing the Connectivity Gap for High-Performing HotelsExpedia Group research shows a significant performance gap between hotels with basic connectivity and those wi…HospitalityNet2026-06-24Expedia Study Reveals Tech Integration Drives Higher RevPARExpedia Group research across 1,500 hotel decision-makers highlights that fully integrated distribution stacks…Hospitality Technology2026-06-24Connected Hotels Outperform Peers in Revenue and EfficiencyResearch from Expedia Group indicates that hotels adopting full connectivity suites achieve better RevPAR and …HospitalityNet2026-06-19Expedia TAAP Launches Automation Tools for Travel AgenciesExpedia TAAP has expanded its platform capabilities with a new back-office API and customizable booking identi…eHotelier2026-06-13AI Recommendations: The New Hotel Distribution BattlegroundAI has emerged as a critical channel for hotel discovery, with search patterns shifting from traditional brows…HospitalityNet2026-06-10The Hidden Cost of Inconsistent OTA Review ResponsesInconsistent review responses across different platforms create a fragmented brand image and can negatively im…eHotelier2026-06-02The Impact of Inconsistent Review Responses Across OTAsInconsistent response activity across different review platforms can damage a hotel's reputation and negativel…eHotelier2026-05-29Google's Agentic Commerce: Disintermediation or New Layer?Despite hopes that AI agents would bypass OTAs, Google's partner list includes Booking.com and Expedia, indica…HospitalityNet2026-05-23Expedia Shifts Strategy to Target AI Agents via B2AExpedia Group is developing a dedicated marketing function for AI agents, moving beyond traditional brand loya…Skift2026-05-23Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin on B2B Growth and AI StrategyExpedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin outlines a strategy where B2B and consumer segments reinforce each other, drive…Skift2026-05-23Airbnb Transitions Toward Full-Service OTA ModelAirbnb is increasingly adopting features and services typical of a full-service Online Travel Agency (OTA), si…Skift2026-05-21Expedia Group B2B Launches AI Toolkit for DistributionExpedia Group B2B has introduced a new AI toolkit and the Intelligent Experience Platform to help partners int…eHotelier2026-05-18Expedia Eyes $350 Million Acquisition of CarTrawlerExpedia Group is in advanced discussions to acquire CarTrawler, an Irish B2B ground-transportation platform, f…Skift2026-05-16Understanding the Impact of OTAs on Hotel ProfitabilityThis article examines the evolution of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), their $400 billion market impact, and th…HospitalityNet2026-05-13TikTok Launches TikTok Go Direct Travel Booking In U.S.TikTok has launched 'TikTok Go' in the U.S., a feature that enables users to book hotels, tours, and experienc…Skift2026-05-12Will AI Actually Save Hotels From OTA Dominance?Despite the hype that AI will liberate hotels from high OTA commissions, the largest travel platforms are best…HospitalityNet2026-05-12Expedia Eyes CarTrawler Acquisition to Boost B2B GrowthExpedia Group is reportedly in talks to acquire CarTrawler, a Dublin-based B2B car rental and mobility provide…Skift2026-05-10Expedia Acquires Tiqets in $279 Million Q1 Spending SpreeExpedia Group confirmed a $279 million acquisition spend in Q1 2025, primarily driven by the purchase of Amste…Skift2026-05-10Expedia Acquires Tiqets in $279 Million Q1 Spending SpreeExpedia Group confirmed a $279 million acquisition spend in Q1 2025, largely attributed to the purchase of the…Skift2026-05-08Expedia B2B Growth Outpaces Consumer Segment in Q1 ResultsExpedia Group's B2B segment continues to lead the company's growth with a 25% revenue increase, bolstered by a…Skift2026-05-02Uber Partners With Accor And Expedia In Distribution PushUber has significantly expanded its travel footprint by integrating Expedia hotel bookings and launching a loy…HospitalityNet2026-05-01Uber Gains Hotel Bookings Through Expedia API DealExpedia is expanding its B2B footprint by powering hotel bookings for Uber, a move that prioritizing infrastru…Skift2026-04-30Uber Partners With Expedia to Launch Hotel BookingsUber is expanding into a travel super-app by integrated Expedia's hotel inventory, offering U.S. users the abi…Skift2026-04-30Uber Launches In-App Hotel Bookings via Expedia PartnerUber has expanded its "super app" strategy by integrating hotel bookings through a strategic partnership with …Hotels Magazine2026-04-15Expedia Report Finds Travelers Hesitant To Book Using AIA new Expedia Group report highlights an 'AI Trust Gap,' showing that while travelers embrace AI for planning …Hospitality Technology
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| Vendor | What it does | Stories | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedia | Online travel agency group | 41 | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Booking.com | Online travel agency and accommodation platform | 42 | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Airbnb | Short-term rental and experiences marketplace | 37 | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Trivago | Hotel metasearch | 4 | 7 Aug 2026 |
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