Uber Technologies unveiled an in-app hotel booking feature in partnership with Expedia Group on Wednesday, marking its latest push to become a one-stop platform for travel, rides and food. The company is seeking to boost user engagement and unlock new revenue streams by integrating travel services into its app, as it competes for a bigger share of consumers’ … Read more
For most, affordability is a deciding factor when planning travel — and Expedia has those folks covered. New data from the travel search engine revealed the most budget-friendly domestic and international destinations for 2026, with hotel stays under $150 a night. In the U.S., the list focuses more on smaller cities and secondary hubs where … Read more
Fasten your seatbelts — Expedia just revealed the best new travel hacks for flying. The 2026 Air Hacks Report has revealed major shifts in traveler savings this year, including which day of the week is cheapest and which month of the year is the most affordable to fly. Expedia’s Air Hacks Report analyzed millions of … Read more
There’s a more intelligent way to make travel plans. Integrating artificial intelligence is the future of travel and tourism, but a new Beach.com survey revealed that while adoption of AI for travel planning is high, trust and confidence in the system remain low. According to the survey of over 1,000 US travelers, 77% of Americans said … Read more
A traveler said she received an unexpected request from a hotel after booking a room through Expedia. After finding a special deal on the travel site and receiving confirmation of the purchase, the woman received a message from the hotel, she wrote on the sub-thread r/travel. The woman said hotel officials requested that she cancel … Read more
Is there really a “best” day to book a flight? There’s long been a myth that Tuesdays are the day to book airfare if you want the lowest price and that prices surge on weekends — but that’s not necessarily true, according to experts. Google published an analysis in 2022 found that when shopping for … Read more
Will Compton made his warning for Expedia clear. The nine-year NFL linebacker, who last played in 2021 and currently co-hosts the “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast for Barstool, railed against the travel company for bungling his planned vacation to Italy. “I would f–king love to hear from you guys,” Compton said in a video he … Read more