Expedia Group

 

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.