Expedia Group is a leading global travel technology company that operates a wide range of online travel brands. It provides booking services for flights, hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, cruises, and travel experiences.
Overview of Expedia Group
- Founded: 1996 (originally part of Microsoft)
- Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, USA
- Business Model: Online travel agency (OTA), metasearch, corporate travel, and B2B solutions
Expedia Group’s Family of Brands
1. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)
- Expedia.com – Full-service travel booking platform for flights, hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages.
- Hotels.com – Specializes in hotel bookings with a loyalty rewards program.
- Orbitz – A U.S.-focused OTA similar to Expedia.
- Travelocity – Offers similar services to Expedia with a user-friendly interface.
- Hotwire – Provides last-minute travel deals with discounted "Hot Rate" hotels and flights.
2. Vacation Rentals & Alternative Accommodations
- Vrbo (Vacation Rentals by Owner) – Specializes in vacation rentals, competing with Airbnb.
3. Business & Corporate Travel
- Egencia – Expedia’s corporate travel management platform.
4. Metasearch & Travel Comparison
- Trivago – A hotel metasearch engine that compares prices from different booking sites.
5. B2B Travel Solutions
- Expedia Partner Solutions (EPS) – Provides travel booking technology for businesses.
- Expedia TAAP (Travel Agent Affiliate Program) – A booking platform for travel agents.
How Expedia Group Makes Money
- Commissions & Fees: Earns a commission from hotels, airlines, and rental services for bookings made through its platforms.
- Advertising Revenue: Brands pay for higher visibility through Expedia’s TravelAds program.
- B2B Services: Provides APIs and travel booking solutions to partners.