Expedia Inc

Expedia Inc. has grown into a powerful force in the online travel agency world. At the end of the day, this company owns and operates travel product provider and information sites and resources (in most cases) and consumers buy travel products from them through their sites.

Fast Facts
Headquarters: Bellevue, Washington US
Company Type: Public

Overview
Expedia, Inc. is one of the largest online travel companies in the world, with an extensive brand portfolio that includes some of the world’s leading online travel brands.

Collectively, the Expedia, Inc. brands cover virtually every aspect of researching, planning, and booking travel, from choosing the best airplane seat, to reading personal travel reviews of hotels, to planning what to do in a destination once you arrive. The Expedia, Inc. portfolio serves both leisure and business travelers with tastes and budgets ranging from modest to luxury. (source: expediainc.com)

Brands
CarRentals.com
CheapTickets
Classic Vacations
Ebookers
Egencia - Previously known as Expedia Corporate Travel.
Expedia
Expedia Affiliate Network
Expedia Local Expert
Expedia Cruise Ship Centers
HomeAway
Hotels.com
Hotwire Group
Orbitz
Travelocity
trivago
Venere.com
wotif.com

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