Expedia News & Latest Expedia Headlines

Google's Flight Search Ruffles Feathers

3:15PM 12/27/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

The world's leading search engine has begun pushing its own flight search feature ahead of other organic results. Punch in "MIA to LGA" in a Google box, and the first thing you'll see after a shaded box of sponsored search results is Big G's own comparison engine. Only later do you see third-party providers, which are naturally unhappy about that.

Why Priceline Is a Better Investment Now Than Expedia

8:00AM 9/07/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Investing, Expedia, Stock Picks, Travel

Even buy-and-hold investors can't afford to let their portfolios collect cobwebs. Valuations and fundamentals change perpetually, and shareholders need to know when there's more potential for growth elsewhere. Here we take a look at some online travel agency stocks worth swapping: Expedia and Priceline.

Expedia's Partnership with Travel Agents Adds New Growth Driver

12:00PM 7/27/2011

By Trefis

Company News, Expedia, Stock Picks, Stocks in the News, Market News

By the end of 2012, one-third of the world's travel sales will be booked online. But the majority of bookings still happen through the traditional brick-and-mortar travel agents, which is why Expedia's new Travel Agent Affiliate Program is a smart growth move for the OTA.

Online Travel Agencies Under Scrutiny for Tax Shenanigans

11:00AM 7/22/2011

By Trefis

Expedia, Stocks in the News, Market News, Investment, Travel

Officials for some large U.S. cities are claiming that online travel agencies such as Expedia and Priceline are collecting hotel occupancy taxes from consumers, but not forwarding the full amount to governments. If the OTAs are forced to pass that tax money on, what will it do to their profits?

Priceline's New Alerts Help Bargain Hunters Stay Atop Deals

8:00AM 7/06/2011

By Trefis

Company News, Delta Air Lines, Expedia, Stock Picks, Stocks in the News, Market News, Travel

Priceline is adding new features to allow its customers to be alerted when certain pre-set criteria are reached, yet another move by an online travel agency to personalize itself for its customers. Read what stock analysis firm Trefis sees as the future for Priceline -- and for its stock.

Why Google's Flight Search Could Hurt Expedia, but Not Priceline

8:00AM 6/23/2011

By Trefis

Company News, Expedia, Google , Stock Picks, Stocks in the News, Travel

The travel-related search market became more competitive recently when Google added flight schedules to its search results. This could have a significant impact on online travel agencies, but a look at the details of how the service works shows why it will hit Expedia much harder than rival Priceline.

Expedia's Partnership with AirAsia Is Just the Ticket for Growth

10:00AM 5/23/2011

By Trefis

Company News, Expedia, Stock Picks, Stocks in the News, Market News

Expedia, the world's largest online travel agency, soon will be selling flights, hotel bookings and holiday packages in the world's fastest growing aviation and tourism market, thanks to an exclusive deal with AirAsia. Trefis takes a look at what the deal will mean for both companies.

Expedia's Game Plan for Cashing In on the Indian Travel Market

11:00AM 5/09/2011

By Trefis

Company News, Technology, Expedia, Stock Picks, Retail, Stocks in the News, Market News

Online travel portal Expedia began doing business in India almost two years ago, and is now scaling up operations there. By forming partnerships with local suppliers, Expedia hopes to jump to fourth place in the market in less than a year. Here's how it plans to go about it.

An Audacious Pick for Your Watchlist

1:00PM 4/11/2011

By The Motley Fool

Investing, Expedia, Stock Picks, Market News, Investment

Long disdained as overpriced, TravelZoo might be a promising investment for the brave at heart. Based on most indicators, the stock seems to have a bright future, and its Groupon-style business model suggests considerable growth potential.

The Business World's Best April Fools Day Pranks

12:30PM 4/01/2011

By Melly Alazraki

Company News, Columns, Expedia, Google , Starbucks, Twitter

April Fools Day is the perfect time for people to play practical jokes and pranks on each other. But the holiday isn't just for individuals: Large companies have long had a tradition of using April 1 to pull humorous hoaxes on the public too. Here are a few favorites.