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Requests for History section

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Hello! On behalf of Expedia Group, I'd like to submit a few suggestions for improving this Wikipedia article as part of my work at Beutler Ink. I've disclosed my COI at the top of the Talk page and on my user profile. I generally avoid direct editing and seek assistance from other editors to review and implement proposed changes appropriately.

I'd like to start with the "History" section, which currently has four subsections with 1-3 sentences each. Following are three proposed changes, including two updates since the most recent claim is from February 2020:

  1. I suggest removing the four subsection headers, creating a single "History" section. None of the four subsections have a lot of content, so this would help improve flow and readability.
  2. Since several news outlets have written about Expedia's Super Bowl advertisement in 2022, I propose adding the following sentence:
    Expedia's Super Bowl advertisement in 2022 featured actor Ewan McGregor.[1][2]
  3. I also propose adding a sentence about how the loyalty program is connected to Expedia Group's other brands, Expedia and Vrbo:
    Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo share a loyalty program called One Key, which launched in July 2023.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Graham, Megan (January 14, 2022). "Expedia Says Its Super Bowl Ads Are 'Vote of Confidence' in Travel Sector". The Wall Street Journal.
  2. ^ Notte, Jason (February 9, 2022). "Ewan McGregor Picks Experiences Over Stuff in Expedia Super Bowl Ad". Adweek.
  3. ^ Vaughn, Harlan (October 20, 2025). "Best Hotel Booking Sites To Find The Cheapest Rates". Forbes.
  4. ^ Chang, Rachel (July 18, 2023). "You Can Win $60K to Spend on Travel Thanks to Expedia's New Rewards Program — Here's How". Travel + Leisure.

I should note that the last suggestion is related to a similar request for the Hotels.com article. With these "History" requests, my goals are to create a single section from multiple subsections and to add a few updates relating to most recent history. As always, I can answer any questions here or on my user Talk page.

Thanks in advance for any help! Inkian Jason (talk) 19:16, 17 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Done Aloneinthewild (talk) 17:24, 20 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Aloneinthewild Thanks for reviewing this request and updating the article, Inkian Jason (talk) 14:53, 22 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Requests for Sponsorships section

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Next, I'd like to focus in the "Sponsorships" section, which currently has an unsourced claim about Liverpool F.C.

Following are four proposed additions, including one to replace the unsourced text:

  1. Expedia became the official travel partner and sleeve sponsor for Liverpool F.C.'s men's and women's teams in 2020. In 2023, the deal was extended for an additional four years.[1][2]
  2. Expedia's first brand partnership with an individual features Dutch professional footballer Virgil van Dijk, who helped create a three-part video series about Liverpool.[3][4][5]
  3. Expedia was the travel partner for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the title sponsor of the event's Cultural Exchange Pavilion.[6]
  4. Expedia became the travel sponsor of Mexican professional association football league Liga MX in 2024. The travel company has also partnered with the Mexico national football team.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ Pearce, James (March 10, 2023). "Liverpool confirm four-year Expedia extension for shirt sleeve sponsorship". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Lindop, Beth (August 5, 2024). "How you can get to Liverpool games for free this season". Liverpool Echo.
  3. ^ Young, Felix (February 10, 2025). "Virgil van Dijk Just Might Be the Most Stylish Defender in Football". Hypebeast.
  4. ^ Houston, Amy (April 4, 2024). "Virgil van Dijk tells of his love of Liverpool in Expedia campaign". The Drum.
  5. ^ Vernon, Polly (April 4, 2024). "Virgil van Dijk on Liverpool, Klopp — and owing it all to his wife". The Times.
  6. ^ "Expedia Brings a Taste of Colombia to New Orleans Jazz Fest". OffBeat. May 3, 2014. ISSN 1090-0810.
  7. ^ "Expedia se convierte en el patrocinador oficial de viajes de la Liga MX". Merca2.0 (in Spanish). February 28, 2024.
  8. ^ Sanchez, Sabrina (November 13, 2023). "Expedia taps Mexican National Soccer Team for a tour around up-and-coming cities". Campaign. Haymarket Media Group. ISSN 0008-2309.

I'd like to think these claims are in line with the section's existing text. None of the claims are contentious, but I avoid editing the main space and ask others to review for accuracy, neutrality, and general appropriateness. My goals are to replace the unsourced text and bring the section up to date. Thanks again! Inkian Jason (talk) 19:49, 17 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: A majority of the requested changes are currently written in a promotional tone. Please review WP:Neutral point of view and ensure you follow this before submitting any edit requests. Aloneinthewild (talk) 15:15, 24 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Noting that Graywalls removed the sponsorship section for being WP:UNDUE Aloneinthewild (talk) 15:16, 24 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Southwest Airlines partnership

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I'd like to propose adding mention of Expedia's partnership with Southwest Airlines, which has been covered by multiple publications. I propose adding the following sentence to the article:

  • In 2025, Expedia was the first online travel agency to partner with Southwest Airlines to start selling tickets on behalf of the airline.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ Cappetta, Michael (February 26, 2025). "Southwest Airlines Announces Big Partnership With Expedia—What to Know". Travel + Leisure.
  2. ^ Silk, Robert (February 26, 2025). "Southwest puts flights on Expedia". Travel Weekly.
  3. ^ Witcher, Zach (February 26, 2025). "You can now book Southwest Airlines flights on Expedia platforms". USA Today.

Including three inline citations may be overkill, but I've shared in case editors want to review for additional detail. I'm hoping editors can review the proposed addition and update the article on my behalf.

Thanks again! Inkian Jason (talk) 20:06, 17 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Done Aloneinthewild (talk) 17:30, 20 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks again! Inkian Jason (talk) 14:53, 22 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Personnel update

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I'd like to submit a request to add mention of the head of Expedia to the article. I'll let editors decide if adding prose to the article body is also appropriate, but I am specifically seeking to update the Infobox by adding "Tracey Weber (General Manager)[1]" via the "Key people" field seen at Template:Infobox website.

References

  1. ^ Biesiada, Jamie (August 4, 2025). "Expedia says AI is improving the customer experience and generating revenue". Travel Weekly.

Thanks for reviewing this request! Inkian Jason (talk) 20:29, 17 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done for now: I think I'm just confused why just to add Tracey Weber and not other executives. Likeanechointheforest (talk) 19:18, 20 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Likeanechointheforest: Weber is the head of Expedia, which I'd think is analogous to the role of CEO. The title may not include "chief" but I assumed noting the head executive would be helpful. I will let editors decide which key personnel to include. Thanks! Inkian Jason (talk) 14:53, 22 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Requested additions

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Hi again! Continuing the above work, I'd like to submit a few text updates for this Wikipedia article in an attempt to bring the entry up to date. The following claims are related to products and services, so a new Services section may be helpful. Following are claims based on reliable sources for editor consideration:

  1. Expedia displays total room rates including all fees and taxes.[1]
  2. Expedia offers deal alerts,[2] price tracking on flights,[3] and "price drop protection", which automatically issues a refund if the price of a booked flight decreases.[4][5]
  3. In 2023, Expedia began using Expedia Group's trip planner and other generative AI-powered tools.[6] The AI-powered Trip Matching tool provides travelers with itinerary suggestions based on Instagram reels.[7][8]
  4. The annual "Unpack" report is a travel trend guide based on data from Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, as well as global research.[9][10] Expedia has also published seasonal "travel outlook" reports about trending destinations.[11]

References

  1. ^ Chen, Brian X. (May 25, 2025). "Some Sneaky Fees Can No Longer Hide. But Watch Out for Others". The New York Times. Because of the new F.T.C. rule, sites that aggregate booking information for hotels, like Hotels.com and Expedia, are now showing total room rates including taxes and all fees.
  2. ^ Wichter, Zach (February 2025). "How to know if you're paying a good price for your plane tickets". USA Today. But some tools are available, like deal alerts on Expedia... Expedia recently introduced a tool that helps find flight deals for travelers.
  3. ^ Ellman, Lauren Dana (February 28, 2025). "How to Use Flight Price Alerts to Save Money on Your Next Trip". Travel + Leisure. travelers who use Expedia can view flight price history and predictions of future prices ... while Expedia's Air Travel Hacks Report and Flight Deals feature can also help... Expedia's Price Tracking tool monitors price changes for a specific flight, automatically notifying travelers when the flight price goes up or down.
  4. ^ Wilder, Ira (August 21, 2024). "Price drop protection saved me $50 on a flight — here's how I did it". CNBC. Expedia describes Price Drop Protection as an optional add-on offered on select flights that automatically refunds the difference if the price of your flight drops on Expedia. So, if you buy a flight at $300 with price drop protection, and the price drops to $200 after booking, Expedia will automatically send $100 back to your credit card.
  5. ^ Stauffer, Jason (October 2, 2025). "Expedia's new One Key loyalty program rewards you for hotels, flights, car rentals and more". CNBC. However, the Price Drop Protection is a nice feature for flights and it's easy to use. The price tracking and refund processes are automated — if you qualify, the refund process starts automatically after the trip ends.
  6. ^ Biesiada, Jamie (September 21, 2023). "Expedia Group gives users the opportunity to test new technology". Travel Weekly. Expedia on Thursday also released new features for its apps -- Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo -- including a new trip planner and a number of generative AI-powered tools.
  7. ^ Morelli, Olivia (12 May 2025). "Expedia's new travel tool lets you turn Instagram reels into travel itineraries – we tested it out". Condé Nast Traveler. Travel booking company Expedia may have just launched the answer with its new Trip Matching feature. The new AI-powered tool is the first of its kind, providing travellers with itineraries for their trips based on Instagram reels.
  8. ^ Castro-Root, Gabe (August 19, 2025). "A.I. Travel Tools Are Everywhere. Are They Any Good?". The New York Times.
  9. ^ Silverman, Anna (October 30, 2024). "From Gen Z All-Inclusives To Chasing An Eclipse, How On Trend Are Your Holiday Plans?". Grazia. Well, the new Unpack '25 report has landed to tell us what's cool - and what's cliché. Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo crunched the data and global research to find the travel trends we'll be gravitating towards for our next trips.
  10. ^ Kis, Eva (January 22, 2024). "The Travel Trends You Need to Know for 2024". Adweek. Celebrating a promotion by going out to dinner is so 2023, according to Expedia's annual Unpack report of travel trends for the coming year. The report, compiled using data from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, found that people are commemorating big life events by taking trips rather than saving their jet-setting for traditional vacations.
  11. ^ Sturges, Connor (May 1, 2025). "This summer's top trending destination might surprise you". Condé Nast Traveler.

I don't think any of these claims are particularly contentious, but I generally avoid editing the main space and seek assistance from others to review and implement these suggestions appropriately. I invite any editors to review, and I'll also ping User:Aloneinthewild since they assisted with some previous requests above. Thanks again for your consideration, Inkian Jason (talk) 18:21, 16 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Activities and vacation rentals

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I'd like to propose an update to the following sentence in the Introduction: "The website and mobile app can be used to book airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, cruise ships, and vacation packages."

This list of services is slightly incomplete, as Expedia can also be used to book activities and vacation rentals.

  • Skift says, "The company said Wednesday it is expanding its offering to include four new products: Flights, rental cars, ticketed activities, and travel insurance."[1]
  • USA Today says, "You can find thousands of activities and tours on sale at Expedia."[2]
  • The New York Times says, "But these days you can find and book a rental halfway around the world in ways you may not have considered, or even know about: on traditional hotel and airfare booking websites like Expedia and Hotels.com... Expedia has a button on its home page that users can click to search specifically for vacation rentals instead of hotels."[3]

References

  1. ^ Dawes, Justin (May 14, 2025). "Expedia's B2B Push Grows: Adds Flights, Rental Cars, Travel Insurance". Skift.
  2. ^ Caminiti, Kasey (October 25, 2024). "We found tons of travel deals on airfare, hotels and tours ahead of Black Friday". USA Today.
  3. ^ Rosenbloom, Stephanie (August 14, 2017). "New Ways to Find and Book the Perfect Vacation Rental". The New York Times.

My goal for this request is to expand the aforementioned sentence to include these additional services and bring the article more up to date. I generally avoid editing the main space and ask others to review this request and update the article on my behalf. Thanks! Inkian Jason (talk) 18:42, 16 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Done Added activities to the lead paragraph Aloneinthewild (talk) 15:14, 24 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Inkian Jason (talk) 14:56, 3 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]