Expedia Group

Expedia Group is a prominent online travel agency that offers a comprehensive range of services for travelers worldwide. It enables users to book airline tickets, hotel accommodations, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages through various platforms, including Expedia.com, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. With operations in numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, and several European and Asian nations, Expedia features over 325,000 hotels and more than 3,000 holiday activities and attractions. The company provides additional resources such as independent traveler reviews, visa assistance, and travel planning tools like maps and weather forecasts. A significant portion of its revenue comes from transaction fees related to online bookings, making it a leader in the travel industry.

Robert Duffy

Vice President, Development and Runtime Platform

Ariane Gorin

President, Expedia for Business

Rory Paterson

Global Vice President, Media

33 past transactions

Mintable

Series A in 2021
Mintable is an NFT marketplace where users can create, buy, and sell digital items for the easiest way to earn and get started with crypto and NFTs.

Mintable

Series A in 2021
Mintable is an NFT marketplace where users can create, buy, and sell digital items for the easiest way to earn and get started with crypto and NFTs.

CanadaStays

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, providing services to business and leisure travelers for researching, planning, booking, and experiencing travel. The company also offers advertising opportunities for travel and non-travel advertisers through its various media platforms. Its portfolio includes well-known travel brands such as Expedia, Hotels.com, trivago, and Orbitz. Additionally, Liberty Expedia Holdings owns Vitalize, LLC, which operates as Bodybuilding.com, an internet retailer specializing in dietary supplements and health products. Bodybuilding.com also publishes health and fitness content, including workout programs and nutrition education, and offers a subscription model for structured online fitness training. Liberty Expedia Holdings was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.

ApartmentJet

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.

Pillow

Acquisition in 2018
Pillow provides Internet-based management services. It offers information about a property, essential amenities, and other apartments and houses. The company is an Expedia group that solves short-term rentals for multifamily properties, allowing building owners and property managers to have control and transparency over short-term rentals while enabling their residents to rent their units short-term on listings sites such as Homeaway, VRBO, and Airbnb.

ALICE

Series B in 2017
ALICE is a New York-based hotel operations platform established in 2013, designed to enhance operational efficiency and guest experiences in the hospitality industry. The platform integrates various hotel departments, facilitating internal communication and task management to ensure a cohesive approach to service delivery. By connecting staff across departments such as housekeeping and customer service, ALICE enables hotels to streamline operations, eliminate service gaps, and make data-driven decisions. This holistic approach empowers hotel personnel to work collaboratively, ultimately leading to consistently excellent service for guests.

Traveloka

Funding Round in 2017
PT. Traveloka Indonesia is an online travel aggregator that offers a comprehensive platform for booking airline tickets, hotel accommodations, and various travel services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Jakarta, the company provides a mobile application and website that facilitate the comparison and booking of flights, hotels, transportation, and activities. Traveloka primarily focuses on domestic routes within Indonesia but has expanded its operations to six countries. The platform aims to enhance the travel experience by allowing users to easily search for and book services from airlines, hotels, and other travel-related providers. Through its innovative technology, Traveloka seeks to transform how individuals plan and experience travel.

SilverRail

Acquisition in 2017
SilverRail Technologies AB is an information technology company that specializes in providing software solutions for the rail and ground transport sectors. Founded in 2000 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance the passenger experience, covering areas such as inventory management, sales, distribution, operations, and settlement. SilverRail's platform connects rail carriers and travel retailers, facilitating both online and offline ticket distribution. The technology aims to simplify access to global rail content for passengers, integrating services like journey planning, pricing, booking, payment, and reporting. Originally known as Linkon AB, the company rebranded to SilverRail Technologies AB in 2018 and operates as a subsidiary of SilverRail Linkon AB.

Trover

Acquisition in 2016
Trover is a visual platform designed for travelers to share their experiences and discover new destinations through community-contributed photos and insights. Accessible via the web and a mobile app, it allows users to showcase beautiful, annotated images from various locations, covering experiences across 175 countries. The platform serves as a source of inspiration for travelers, enabling them to connect with others who share similar interests. Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs Jason Karas and Rich Barton, Trover has garnered significant backing from investors including Concur and Benchmark Capital. Based in Seattle, Washington, it aims to foster a community where travel enthusiasts can gain recognition for their discoveries and enrich their travel experiences through peer recommendations.

Wingz

Series B in 2016
Cost: Reasonable Upfront Flat Rate without Surprises or Surge Pricing. Certainty: Pre-booked and confirmed rides. No more uncertainty for 6am flights. Hassle-free: No more last minute bookings. Walk out of the door at the time you choose. Trusted Driver: Book your favorite driver who understands your needs and travel preferences.

ALICE

Series A in 2016
ALICE is a New York-based hotel operations platform established in 2013, designed to enhance operational efficiency and guest experiences in the hospitality industry. The platform integrates various hotel departments, facilitating internal communication and task management to ensure a cohesive approach to service delivery. By connecting staff across departments such as housekeeping and customer service, ALICE enables hotels to streamline operations, eliminate service gaps, and make data-driven decisions. This holistic approach empowers hotel personnel to work collaboratively, ultimately leading to consistently excellent service for guests.

HomeAway

Acquisition in 2015
HomeAway is a prominent online vacation rental property marketplace that connects property owners and managers with travelers seeking rental accommodations. The company operates a diverse portfolio of vacation rental websites, including HomeAway.com, VRBO.com, and VacationRentals.com in the United States, along with various regional sites across Europe, Australia, and Brazil. HomeAway also manages travelmob.com for short-term rentals in the Asia Pacific and BedandBreakfast.com for bed and breakfast properties. As of December 31, 2014, HomeAway featured approximately one million paid listings in around 190 countries, supported by a network of 40 websites available in 22 languages. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, HomeAway has been a subsidiary of Expedia since 2015.

Despegar

Funding Round in 2015
Despegar is an online travel agency that caters to the Portuguese and Spanish speaking markets, providing a platform for users to research travel options and make bookings. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company offers a variety of services, including flight, hotel, and car rental reservations, as well as vacation packages. Despegar serves both leisure and corporate travelers and operates in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Spain, and the United States. The agency is known for offering competitive pricing on travel-related services, helping customers find the best deals for their travel needs.

AAE Travel

Acquisition in 2015
AAE Travel Pte. Ltd. is an online travel agency based in Singapore, established in 2011 as a joint venture between Expedia and AirAsia. The company operates both the Expedia and AirAsiaGo platforms across Asia, providing comprehensive travel services. AAE Travel focuses on enhancing the consumer experience in researching, booking, planning, and sharing travel. It offers localized services in several countries, including India, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, featuring a wide selection of over 300,000 hotels and more than 400 airlines. Additionally, AAE Travel operates hotel-only sites in Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea. With a commitment to competitive pricing and a diverse range of travel options, AAE Travel aims to be a leader in the fast-growing online travel sector in Asia.

Orbitz

Acquisition in 2015
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. operates as an online travel company worldwide. It uses technology that enables leisure and business travelers to research, plan, and book a range of travel products and services, including hotels, flights, vacation packages, car rentals, rail tickets, cruises, travel insurance, destination, services and event tickets. It also provides various travel management services; and private label travel solutions to a range of partners. The company’s brand portfolio includes Orbitz and CheapTickets in the United States; ebookers in Europe; and HotelClub in the Asia Pacific, as well as RatesToGo. Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As of September 17, 2015, Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Expedia Inc.

Travelocity

Acquisition in 2015
Travelocity, Inc. is an online travel agency that offers a wide 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 enables customers to find and book competitive travel deals, including vacation packages, flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and tours to various global destinations. Travelocity is recognized for its user-friendly travel applications and provides 24-hour customer service to assist users in their travel planning. As of 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Expedia Inc., which owns a diverse portfolio of travel brands.

Wotif

Acquisition in 2014
Wotif.com is an online travel booking service that offers a wide range of accommodation, flights, and travel packages across 66 countries. It has established itself as a leading platform for both business and leisure travelers in Australia and New Zealand. The website is user-friendly and provides competitive rates, attracting approximately 5.3 million visitors each month. Customers utilize the platform to make over 260,000 bookings monthly, supported by a 24/7 customer service center that enhances the overall user experience.

Auto Escape

Acquisition in 2014
Auto Escape, based in Pertuis, France, has been a provider of car rental services since 1999, catering to thousands of satisfied customers globally. The company specializes in all-inclusive, low-cost car hire, negotiating competitive rates with leading car rental operators to ensure comprehensive service. Auto Escape's offerings typically include unlimited or limited mileage, insurance, and VAT, ensuring transparency and convenience for its customers. In addition to car rental services, the company also provides travel advisory services, autotour guides, and a fuel observatory, enhancing the overall travel experience for its clients.

Room 77

Series C in 2013
Room 77, Inc. is an online platform that operates a comprehensive hotel room database and search engine, enabling travelers to compare prices across major online travel agencies and hotels. Founded in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company provides users with the ability to search for rates and discounts at various hotels in the United States, including options for government, military, automobile club, and senior travelers. Room 77 offers more than 200,000 hotel rooms worldwide and features a unique Room Concierge service for guests booking higher-end accommodations, which utilizes proprietary RoomMatch technology to secure the best available rooms. The company delivers its services through its website and mobile applications for iPhone and Android. As of March 2019, Room 77 operates as a subsidiary of HotelPlanner.com.

Trivago

Acquisition in 2012
Trivago N.V., founded in 2005 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, operates a global hotel search platform that enables travelers to efficiently search for and compare hotels. The platform offers online meta-search capabilities, allowing users to access information from various online travel agencies, hotel chains, and independent hotels. Trivago's services are available through 54 localized websites and apps in 32 languages, providing access to approximately 5 million hotels and accommodations worldwide. The company aims to be an independent source of information for travelers, helping them find the ideal hotel at the lowest rates. Trivago's operations are divided into three segments: the Americas, Developed Europe, and the Rest of the World, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from the Developed Europe segment. As a subsidiary of Expedia Lodging Partner Services S.à r.l., Trivago focuses on personalizing the hotel search experience and providing comprehensive information to facilitate informed decision-making for travelers.

Mobiata

Acquisition in 2010
Mobiata is a developer of mobile applications focused on commercial flight and travel, targeting consumers with an emphasis on elegant user interface design. Founded in December 2008, the company has gained recognition for its innovative software, particularly its flagship product, FlightTrack. Mobiata's applications have received notable media attention, being featured in prominent publications such as USA Today, Macworld, and TechCrunch. Additionally, Apple has highlighted FlightTrack in a series of full-page advertisements in major newspapers, underscoring the application's popularity and effectiveness in enhancing the travel experience for users.

Venere

Acquisition in 2008
Venere.com is an online travel agency based in Rome, Italy, specializing in hotel reservations across Italy, Europe, and globally. Founded in 1995, the platform connects travelers with a wide range of accommodations, including luxury hotels, budget options, bed and breakfasts, resorts, guest houses, vacation rentals, and country houses, through direct partnerships with approximately 35,000 providers. Venere serves both business and leisure travelers by offering comprehensive information on various lodging options. The company also has branch offices in Paris and London, enhancing its presence in the European market. As of September 2008, Venere operates as a subsidiary of Expedia Inc.

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.

VirtualTourist

Acquisition in 2008
VirtualTourist is a global travel community that connects travelers and locals to share genuine travel advice and experiences. The platform serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking insider insights, offering real travel tips, reviews, and photos contributed by those who have firsthand experience at various destinations. Each piece of content on VirtualTourist links back to the profile of the contributor, allowing users to learn about the member's background, travel interests, and previous journeys. This feature enhances the platform's credibility and fosters a sense of community among users, as they can explore more travel narratives from individuals with similar interests.

SYNERGI Glbl Travel

Acquisition in 2008
SYNERGI is a travel management group acquired by [Expedia](/organization/expedia) in June of 2008.

CarRentals.com

Acquisition in 2008
CarRentals.com is an online car rental search engine that connects users with various car rental vendors to offer competitive pricing and reliable booking options. The platform generates a list of available car rental deals tailored to the user's location and specified pick-up and drop-off dates. Reservations can be placed and confirmed on a single page, requiring only an email address, first and last name, and an address; no credit card is necessary at this stage. Once a reservation is completed, users receive an order confirmation number via email and access to a toll-free support line available 24/7. The website is optimized for mobile devices, providing a streamlined experience for users accessing it through smartphones or PDAs. CarRentals.com was acquired by Expedia in 2008.

TripAdvisor

Acquisition in 2005
Tripadvisor is a prominent travel guide and research website that offers a wealth of reviews and information related to travel. Established in 2000, it features approximately 1 billion reviews covering around 8 million listings, including accommodations, restaurants, experiences, airlines, and cruises. Users can post vacation videos, save personalized travel reviews, and utilize tools to enhance their trip planning, such as checking hotel prices across multiple vendor sites. The platform generates significant revenue primarily through its core Brand Tripadvisor segment, which includes advertising on its metasearch platform. In 2023, this segment accounted for 58% of the company's revenue, while its experiences brand, Viator, contributed 41%, and TheFork, focused on dining, represented 9%. Tripadvisor also operates several sister sites in various countries, further expanding its global reach and influence in the travel industry.

Egencia

Acquisition in 2004
Egencia makes business travel better. Each year Egencia helps thousands of companies in nearly 60 countries better manage travel programs. They provide modern solutions and exceptional service to millions of travelers as they plan and complete every business trip. They deliver bottom-line savings to their clients and support the needs of the modern business traveler.

Newtrade Technologies

Acquisition in 2002
Newtrade Technologies is a company that specializes in providing software development, integration, and consulting services to the travel industry. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of travel, tourism, and hospitality commerce through its advanced systems. By offering innovative solutions, Newtrade Technologies aims to streamline operations for its clients, helping them navigate the complexities of the travel sector more effectively.

Classic Vacation

Acquisition in 2002
Classic Vacations is the #1 rated luxury vacation wholesaler for Travel Advisors. They have one goal: to do whatever it takes to ensure that your clients are not just satisfied with their vacation, but completely delighted. They are dedicated to helping you create the best possible vacation experiences for your clients. You can count on them to deliver world-class accommodations, exceptional privileges, and unparalleled service to your clients. That is the Classic® difference. It is the difference between a good vacation and a great one.

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.

Travelscape.com

Acquisition in 2000
Plan your trip with Expedia. Buy airline tickets, read reviews & reserve a hotel. Find deals on vacations, rental cars & cruises. Great prices guaranteed!
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