Expedia Group

Expedia Group is a leading online travel agency that provides a comprehensive range of travel services to consumers worldwide. The company facilitates the booking of airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages through its user-friendly platform, which is accessible via the web and telephone. As one of the largest entities in the travel sector, Expedia Group operates multiple branded sites, including Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, alongside its metasearch brand, Trivago. The majority of its revenue comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, covering various travel-related offerings. By leveraging advanced technology, Expedia Group aims to enhance partner growth and create memorable travel experiences for its customers, all while promoting the belief that travel fosters meaningful connections and positive change.

Ariane Gorin

President, Expedia for Business

Rory Paterson

Global Vice President, Media

Cyril Ranque

President, Lodging Partner Services

Past deals in Tourism

Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance

Grant in 2023
Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance is working to improve access and equity through sustainable tourism.

CanadaStays.com

Acquisition in 2019
With over 50,000 vacation rentals, cottages, cabins, chalets, resorts, lodges, B&Bs and unique country accommodations available for rent across the country, CanadaStays.com is unchallenged as Canada's largest vacation rental resource. By showcasing thousands of vacation properties from across the country, CanadaStays.com provides an enormous variety of truly unique accommodation options to the savvy traveller.

Liberty Expedia Holdings

Acquisition in 2019
Liberty Expedia Holdings operates as an online travel company, facilitating both business and leisure travelers with the necessary tools and information for researching, planning, booking, and experiencing travel. The company serves a diverse range of customers and travel suppliers through its extensive brand portfolio, which includes well-known names such as Expedia, Hotels.com, and Travelocity. In addition to its travel services, Liberty Expedia also engages in media and advertising, providing opportunities for both travel and non-travel advertisers to access potential customers. Furthermore, the company operates a subsidiary focused on health and wellness products, primarily selling dietary supplements and sports nutrition items online, as well as offering fitness-related content and subscription services. Liberty Expedia Holdings, incorporated in 2016, is based in Englewood, Colorado.

Apartment Jet

Acquisition in 2018
Apartment Jet is a short term property management software that offers solutions to owners and operators in apartment industry. The company helps these owners grab the reins and right the saddle. It provide property management owners and operators the portfolio-level visibility, control, revenue opportunity, and power to maintain a sense of community that’s too easily sacrificed in today’s sharing economy. The company is focused on turning corporate/guest suites and vacant units into revenue.

Traveloka

Funding Round in 2017
Traveloka is an online travel aggregator based in Indonesia, primarily focused on helping customers search for and book various travel options. It operates a comprehensive platform that enables users to compare and book flights, hotels, villas, apartments, transportation, tours, holiday packages, and activities. By providing a user-friendly search engine, Traveloka aims to simplify the travel planning process, allowing individuals to find accommodations and tickets that meet their specific needs. The company has expanded its operations to six countries and continues to explore new initiatives to enhance its impact in the travel industry.

HomeAway

Acquisition in 2015
HomeAway operates an online vacation rental property marketplace that enables property owners and managers to market properties for rental to vacation travelers alongside its subsidiaries. Their portfolio includes vacation rental websites. Their rental property types include condos, cabins, lake rentals, and beach houses.

Despegar

Funding Round in 2015
Despegar is an online travel agency that specializes in the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking markets, providing services for both leisure and corporate travelers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company enables users to research travel options, check flight availability, and make reservations for flights, hotels, and car rentals through its platform. Despegar also offers various travel-related services, including vacation packages and access to airlines and accommodation options. The company operates in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Spain, and the United States, aiming to facilitate unique travel experiences for its customers.

Orbitz Worldwide

Acquisition in 2015
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. is an online travel company that facilitates leisure and business travelers in researching, planning, and booking various travel products and services worldwide. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Chicago, it offers a comprehensive range of options, including hotels, flights, vacation packages, car rentals, cruises, travel insurance, and event tickets. The company operates under several brands, such as Orbitz, CheapTickets in the United States, ebookers in Europe, and HotelClub in the Asia Pacific. Additionally, Orbitz provides travel management services and private label solutions to various partners. Originally formed by a consortium of major U.S. airlines, Orbitz has evolved to leverage innovative technology to transform the travel booking experience for consumers globally. As of 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Expedia Inc.

Travelocity

Acquisition in 2015
Travelocity, Inc. is an online travel agency that offers a range of travel services for leisure and business travelers in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1996 and based in Southlake, Texas, the company provides customers with the ability to find and book various travel deals, including vacation packages, flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and tours to destinations across the globe. Travelocity is known for its competitive pricing and customer service, available 24 hours a day. It operates as a subsidiary of Expedia, integrating its services within a broader portfolio of travel brands.

Venere

Acquisition in 2008
Venere.com is an online travel agency that provides hotel reservation online in Italy, Europe and the rest of the world. Luxury hotels, budget hotels, B&B accommodation, resorts, guest houses, vacation rentals and country houses are booked online through direct contracts with 35,000 accommodation providers. Venere was founded in 1995 and is based in Rome, Italy. The company has branch offices in Paris, France; and in London, UK As of September 3, 2008, Venere Net S.p.A. operates as a subsidiary of Expedia Inc.

VirtualTourist

Acquisition in 2008
VirtualTourist is a worldwide travel community where real travelers and locals share travel advice and experiences. It is a resource for travelers seeking an insider's perspective. Real travel tips, reviews and photos from real people who have actually been there and done that; real information that makes the travel content useful. Every tip on VirtualTourist is linked to a member's profile, enabling users to learn more about each member—their age, hometown, travel interests, where they've been, hobbies, even what they look like—and then read about more of their travel experiences.

OneTime

Acquisition in 2008
OneTime is an online travel portal. It provides online travel shopping comparison tools. The company enables its users compare and book offers from travel deal providers, including travel web sites, hotel chains, and airlines. It allows users to book hotels, flights, car rentals, and cruises in the United States, Canada, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. The company was founded by J.R. Johnson in 2008 and is headquartered in the United States.

TripAdvisor

Acquisition in 2005
Tripadvisor is the world's largest travel guidance platform, assisting hundreds of millions of travelers each month in planning and booking their trips. It provides a comprehensive service where users can discover accommodations, activities, and dining options based on millions of reviews and opinions from fellow travelers. The platform features over 1 billion reviews and information on approximately 8 million businesses, including hotels, restaurants, experiences, airlines, and cruises. In 2023, Tripadvisor generated significant revenue from its core Brand Tripadvisor segment, primarily through advertising on its metasearch platform. Additionally, the company’s experiences brand, Viator, accounted for a substantial portion of its sales, while its dining brand, TheFork, contributed to its overall revenue. This extensive array of services positions Tripadvisor as a key resource for travelers seeking to enhance their travel experiences.

Newtrade Technologies

Acquisition in 2002
Newtrade Technologies is a company that specializes in providing software development, integration, and consulting services specifically for the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, the company focuses on creating advanced systems that enhance the efficiency of commerce within these industries. By leveraging its expertise, Newtrade Technologies aims to streamline operations for its clients, helping them navigate the complexities of travel-related transactions and services.

Classic Vacation

Acquisition in 2002
Classic Vacations is a leading luxury vacation wholesaler based in San Jose, California, specializing in providing exceptional vacation packages globally, including destinations such as Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and the South Pacific. The company is committed to delivering top-tier accommodations, exclusive privileges, and outstanding service to travel advisors, ensuring that their clients experience not just satisfaction, but true delight during their vacations. By offering comprehensive booking services that encompass hotels, flights, and related offerings, Classic Vacations aims to create memorable and seamless travel experiences that distinguish them in the industry.

VacationSpot.com

Acquisition in 2000
VacationSpot.com is a popular place to find and book vacation properties around the world. It is also the premier provider of vacation rental information to Microsoft Expedia, InfoSpace, Metacrawler and more. Thousands of travel planning consumers visit VacationSpot.com each day! The World Wide Travel Exchange is part of the VacationSpot.com network.
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