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Expedia delivers consumers everything they need for researching, planning, and purchasing a whole trip. The company provides direct access to one of the broadest selections of travel products and services through its North American Web site, localized versions throughout Europe, and extensive partnerships in Asia. Serving many different consumer segments - from families booking a summer vacation to individuals arranging a quick weekend getaway, Expedia provides travelers with the ability to research, plan, and book their comprehensive travel needs. Expedia-branded Web sites feature airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rental, cruises, and many other in-destination services from a broad selection of partners.

In 2006, Expedia.com was awarded a Webby Award in the area of "Best In Travel Websites" and a Stevie Award from the American Business Association for "Most Innovative Company

As on September 2008, the expedia.com site is incompatible with Macintosh platforms using Intego NetBarrier privacy controls. In this respect, expedia.com is the only expedia property that prevents usage of industry-standard privacy protection on its site.

Foundation of Expedia

Founded within Microsoft in 1995, Expedia made its debut on the Web in 1996. Within three years, Expedia expanded its sites globally to include Canada, the U.K. and Germany, and first went public in 1999.

In 2002, USA Networks - now IAC-InterActiveCorp - led by Barry Diller, bought a controlling stake in Expedia. IAC purchased the remaining stake in 2003. As part of IAC, Expedia continued to grow its travel portfolio globally, including acquiring a controlling stake in eLong. IAC and Expedia, Inc. separated into two publicly traded companies in 2005.

Today, Barry Diller serves as chairman and senior executive, and Dara Khosrowshahi is president and CEO of Expedia, Inc.

Key Contact


Media Inquiries Only
Expedia, Inc. PR Team
Phone: 425.679.4317
press@expedia.com

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