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By: Andrew van der Feltz Originally published by Destinations International NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 31, 2024 / Travel has the power to enrich lives and broaden perspectives. However, many people face barriers based on their identities that keep travel out of reach. In fact, 80% of underserved travelers report facing serious challenges throughout their experiences in travel. Our new research, Journeys for All: An Expedia Group Study on Inclusion in Travel , looks into the...

Gain deeper insights into underserved travelers and learn why welcoming guests of all backgrounds is good business. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2024 / Expedia Group Tim Rosolio Travel unites people across cultures, fostering a global sense of community. Yet systemic barriers and discriminatory practices continue to tarnish these experiences for many underserved travelers. As the percentage of underrepresented populations continues to grow, embracing inclusivity is more than just a...

Expedia Group Welcomes Ramana Thumu as Chief Technology Officer PR Newswire SEATTLE, Oct. 17, 2024 SEATTLE , Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) announced the appointment of Ramana Thumu as the company's Chief Technology Officer. Ramana will lead Expedia Group's technology organization, overseeing engineering, data, artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, and security, while capitalizing on the company's tech and platform investments in recent years. "I am thrilled to...

UNPACK '25: THE TRENDS IN TRAVEL FROM EXPEDIA, HOTELS.COM AND VRBO PR Newswire NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2024 Detour Destinations, a new All-Inclusive Era and JOMO Travel are driving next year's travel plans NEW YORK , Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Expedia Group unveiled Unpack '25 , the annual data-driven outlook for what's motivating travelers and where they will go next year. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here:...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 10, 2024 / At Expedia Group, we believe travel is a force for good. We are committed to ensuring access for all travelers because it serves as a gateway to the world, allowing us to connect with others, share our experiences, and broaden our horizons. Travel should be enabled, encouraged and championed, but we know everyone does not have the same access to experience these opportunities. As part of our commitment to fostering a more inclusive travel...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 9, 2024 / Expedia Group: In September, Expedia Group proudly hosted its 2nd annual Inclusion Business Group (IBG) Summit, bringing together our IBG global leaders from across the globe for two dynamic days in our Austin office. The summit was a powerful opportunity for IBG leaders to collaborate on strategic initiatives, strengthen networks, and enhance their professional development. This year's theme focused on driving inclusion and belonging across our...

Expedia Group commissioned new study to chart a path toward a more inclusive travel ecosystem SEATTLE, WA / ACCESSWIRE / September 4, 2024 / Expedia Group released Journeys for All: An Expedia Group Study on Inclusion in Travel - a first of its kind study that equips the travel industry with key insights and evidence-based recommendations to improve the travel experience for underserved groups, including Black, Latino, LGBTQIA+ and travelers with disabilities. Underserved travelers are a large...

A new way to book your next stay: Alaska Airlines partners with Expedia Group to launch Stays by Alaska Vacations PR Newswire SEATTLE, Aug. 20, 2024 Guests can book their next hotel room or vacation rental through Stays by Alaska Vacations and experience Alaska's award-winning loyalty program while saving money SEATTLE , Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is teaming up with Expedia Group to introduce Stays by Alaska Vacations , a platform where guests can explore exclusive deals on...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2024 / Expedia Group Rob Torres is the Senior Vice President of Media Solutions here at Expedia Group. Based in Seattle, he leads all aspects of the company's global advertising business, including strategy, operations, and business development. Torres' team is instrumental in connecting advertisers with Expedia Group's vast audience of hundreds of millions of travelers worldwide via our travel media network. Interestingly, Torres is an Expedia Group...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 1, 2024 / Expedia Group At Expedia Group , we're always working to provide and improve equitable, inclusive, and accessible travel experiences. An important and growing sector is people traveling with disabilities, expected to grow to over 33 million travelers by 2028 in the US alone. They travel at nearly the same frequency as non-disabled travelers, and yet 96% experience some type of difficulty with their accommodations. To improve the experience for...

EXPEDIA GROUP, WELLS FARGO AND MASTERCARD ANNOUNCE NEW SUITE OF ONE KEY CREDIT CARDS PR Newswire NEW YORK, July 12, 2024 Instant One Key tier upgrades, OneKeyCash™ introductory offers and generous earn rates on everyday purchases for cardholders NEW YORK , July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) announces a multiyear agreement with Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) to launch two new co-branded credit cards. Designed to complement One Key™, Expedia...

Preview our upcoming research on inclusive travel and learn how to adapt your business strategies to better reach and serve LGBTQIA+ travelers. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 10, 2024 / Living in a world with a variety of cultures gives us the opportunity to experience different people, and perspectives. Travel serves as a gateway to the world, allowing us to connect with others, share our experiences, and broaden our horizons. The benefits of travel, however, are not equally accessible to...

Announcing a Groundbreaking Software Partnership between Expedia Group and KOALA PR Newswire BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 30, 2024 KOALA launches Vrbo connectivity as part of Expedia Group's marketplace of online travel sites to mainstream timeshare rentals. BROOKLYN, N.Y. , May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today KOALA , a technology-driven marketplace for timeshare rentals, launches an official partnership with Expedia Group. It enables the easy distribution of timeshare-by-owner supply for the first time....

By Aditi Mohapatra, Vice President, Global Social Impact and Sustainability, Expedia Group NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 29, 2024 / This month marked Expedia Group 's 25th EXPLORE partner conference. It was my third time attending, and as always it is so energizing to connect with partners and colleagues. I had the opportunity to host an important conversation on how to advance a more open, inclusive and accessible travel ecosystem. We featured thoughtful insights from our partners:...

Put Your Trip on Autopilot: Expedia Group Introduces New Innovations at EXPLORE to Take the Stress out of Travel and Enhance Partner Experience PR Newswire LAS VEGAS, May 14, 2024 Romie , the AI-powered travel buddy you want to 'roam' the world with, is unveiled alongside 40+ new features in the 2024 Spring Release Travel Shops open for business; new e-commerce product debuts as first shoppable storefront for content creators Travel industry's leading advertising platform is announced with...

Expedia Group Releases Its 2023 Global Impact Report Demonstrating Actions and Progress Aligned With Its Open World™ Social Impact and Sustainability Strategy PR Newswire SEATTLE, May 6, 2024 SEATTLE , May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia Group today released its 2023 Global Impact Report highlighting actions taken and progress made in pursuit of the company's environmental, social and governance targets and commitments. Formally launched in 2022, Expedia Group's Open World™ social impact and...

SEATTLE, WA / ACCESSWIRE / May 6, 2024 / Expedia Group today released its 2023 Global Impact Report highlighting actions taken and progress made in pursuit of the company's environmental, social and governance targets and commitments. Formally launched in 2022, Expedia Group's Open World™ social impact and sustainability framework has since come to life through programs and partnerships focused on driving impact, with the mission of powering more responsible and sustainable travel for...

New programs boost environmentally responsible travel and support economic advancement in local communities across the globe Following successful pilots, Expedia Group is now accepting submissions SEATTLE, WA / ACCESSWIRE / April 19, 2024 / Expedia Group announced the launch of two new programs - Destination Climate Champions and the Destination Giveback Initiative - both designed to support destination marketing and management organizations (DMOs) in becoming better environmental stewards and...

Expedia Group's Continued Commitment to Advancing Sustainability Across the Travel Industry NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 10, 2024 / Expedia Group By: Aditi Mohapatra and Tessa Lee At Expedia Group, we believe travel is a force for good. According to UN Tourism , international tourism is on track to recover to close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels. It is now more important than ever to reaffirm our commitment to supporting climate action. This Earth Month, our Global Social Impact and...

Expedia Group's Advertising Solutions Boost Hotel and Airline Visibility and Revenue During Biggest Global Cultural Moments PR Newswire SEATTLE, April 9, 2024 Hotel revenue and bookings increased during Taylor Swift's hometown Nashville concert Hotels in Super Bowl host cities see revenue boost both last year and this year SEATTLE , April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia Group has revealed new data highlighting the impact of its advertising tools in boosting travel partners' visibility on Expedia...