Expedia Group, Inc., an American travel technology company based in Seattle, Washington, operates as a leading online travel agency. Founded within Microsoft on October 22, 1996, and later spun off as a public company, Expedia offers consumers a comprehensive platform for booking travel arrangements. Through its website and mobile app, customers can access a wide range of services, including airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, cruises, activities, and vacation rentals. Expedia's name is a combination of "exploration" and "speed".
Expedia has grown to become the second-largest online travel agency worldwide, only behind Booking Holdings. It has a significant presence in the US travel app market, holding a 19.3% market share. Expedia Group's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, Travelocity, Hotwire, Orbitz, and Trivago. Ariane Gorin is the current CEO, with Barry Diller serving as Chairman and Senior Executive. In 2024, Expedia Group reported $13.6 billion in annual revenue, marking a 6.7% increase from the previous year. Recent news indicates a focus on integrating artificial intelligence to enhance user experience and streamline operations.