Expedia Group and Microsoft Bing launch loyalty partnership
US: Expedia Group has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp., bringing together their respective loyalty programmes to offer Bing users additional rewards on bookings powered by Expedia.
Reports: Uber “explores” potential Expedia acquisition
US: Multinational ride-hailing service firm Uber has been linked with a potential acquisition of US travel booking website Expedia by British newspaper the Financial Times.
Thumu replaces Murthy as Expedia Group CTO
US: Expedia Group has announced the appointment of Ramana Thumu as its new chief technology officer, replacing previous incumbent Rathi Murthy, who was fired in May for “a violation of company policy”.
Expedia Group launches One Key in the UK
UK: Expedia Group has announced the UK launch of One Key, its flexible loyalty programme which launched in the United States last year.
Kern departs vice chairman and board positions at Expedia Group
US: Expedia Group has announced that former CEO Peter Kern is stepping down from his role as vice chairman and has left the group’s board with immediate effect.
IHM’s 2025 ones to watch in travel, hospitality and real estate
Worldwide: The IHM editorial team have created a list of 25 influential leaders across travel, hospitality and real estate who they believe have a big 12 months ahead of them.
Expedia Group and Alaska Airlines partner to launch Stays platform
US: Alaska Airlines has partnered with Expedia Group to introduce Stays by Alaska Vacations, a platform through which guests will be able to explore exclusive deals on 900,000+ vacation rentals and hotels, while earning and redeeming miles through the loyalty program.
Former Vrbo CMO Dima named Civitatis chairman
Spain: Mariano Dima, a former global chief marketing officer at Vrbo / HomeAway, has been named as the new chairman to the board of directors at guided tours and activities marketplace, Civitatis.
Expedia Group to launch two co-branded One Key credit cards
US: Expedia Group has announced a multi-year agreement with Wells Fargo and Mastercard to launch two new co-branded credit cards in the United States, which will complement the group’s recently launched One Key loyalty programme.
Whimstay announces Expedia Group partnership
US: Last-minute vacation rental booking site Whimstay has announced a partnership with Expedia Group in a bid to offer more choice and better rates to spontaneous travellers.