11 Facts About Expedia Group

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Expedia Group, Inc is an American online travel shopping company for consumer and small business travel.

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In 2011 Expedia Group acquired Travel Smart Vacations travel company in Mexico for 11.

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In September 2014, Expedia Inc partnered with Citigroup and created the Expedia+ card whose members can earn bonus points and earn benefits and priority customer service through the website.

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4.

In January 2015, Expedia Group acquired Travelocity from Sabre Corp for $280 million.

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5.

Expedia Group previously partnered with Travelocity to provide the technology platform for Travelocity's US and Canada points of sale.

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Expedia Group has made four divestments, in which parts of the company are sold to another company.

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7.

Expedia Group was ultimately spun off as a separate entity with a value of $7.

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8.

Expedia Group made the most acquisitions in 2002 when it acquired three companies: Classic Custom Vacations, Metropolitan Travel, and Newtrade Technologies.

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In January 2015, Expedia Group acquired the online travel agency Travelocity from the tech firm Sabre Corporation for $280 million.

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10.

Expedia Group has been listed on the database in light of its involvement in activities related to "the provision of services and utilities supporting the maintenance and existence of settlements".

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11.

Expedia Group was involved in a number of lawsuits including class action lawsuits during the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular for refusing refunds for flights canceled over the coronavirus outbreak.

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