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- The 2010 Insiders' Select list reflects a remarkable cross-section of properties in different regions, representing various accommodation types and star rating categories. The feature that each Insiders' Select property has in common is a surpassing commitment to value. The Expedia 2010 Insiders' Select list includes properties in 1,022 cities worldwide. Read more
Expedia Announces the 2010 Insiders' Select Awards for India
On June 30, 2010 at 05:58 AM
New Delhi, June 30th, 2010: Expedia, the world's leading online travel agency, announced the 2010 Insiders' Select® results, an annual ranking of the world's best hotels for quality and value as determined mostly by traveler reviews. The results were announced by Mr. Daniel Lynn, Vice President and Managing Director, Expedia Asia Pacific, during his recent visit to India.
Expedia.co.in launches its ‘Global Hotel Sale’ offering deep discounts to Indian travelers
Expedia.co.in launches innovative offers for Commonwealth games
Expedia.co.in, the world's largest online travel company, today announced innovative offers for travelers during the Commonwealth Games period. The ‘Global Free Nights Sale’ will provide Indians keen to travel overseas with great discounts and best value on short haul destinations such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Dubai, the ‘Monsoon Getaways sale’ offers upto 50% discount on popular domestic holiday destinations such as Goa. Read more
Expedia ramps up operations in India, appoints General Manager
New Delhi, August 25th, 2011: Expedia.co.in, the world's largest online travel company, today announced the appointment of Vikram Malhi as the General Manager for its operations in India. Vikram will be based out of Gurgaon and will report to Dan Lynn, CEO, AirAsia Expedia. In this new role, Vikram will be responsible for driving Expedia's business strategy which is aimed at capturing the brand’s position as the top Online Travel Agency (OTA) in India. Read more
Expedia.co.in in launches the widest range of hotel discount for Diwali
Expedia.co.in, the world's largest online travel company, today announced a wide range of crackling offers for the upcoming Diwali season. A limited period offer valid for booking made before 13 October 2010, the sale gives Indian travellers a chance to avail of excellent discounts of upto 50% on more than 1100 hotels in key tourist destinations, including New Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore, Chennai, and international destinations including Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong. Read more
Expedia.com 2011 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals India As The 5th Most Vacation Deprived Nation
Study finds Wide Work-Life Disparity Across APAC
While 26% of Indians prioritize work over holidays; 28% would prefer getting paid for unused vacations
Expedia.com®, the world’s largest online travel agency, today released the results of the 2011 Vacation Deprivation study, an annual analysis of vacation habits across multiple countries and continents. Per the vacation deprivation survey, India has emerged as the 5th most vacation deprived nation after Japan and Korea. The poll was carried out amongst 7083 employed people across 20 countries. Read more
Excess Baggage Fees: Are Indian travelers paying exorbitantly for overpacking?
New Delhi, June 13, 2011: With airlines becoming stringent and charging as much as Rs. 2250 for excess baggage fees and nearly Rs. 9000 for an oversize or overweight bag, Expedia.co.in, the world’s largest online travel company carried out an insightful study of the average travelers’ packing habits, focused on highlighting the key mistakes and solutions that travelers should consider. According to the Annual Expedia Baggage Survey, nearly 40% of Indians have paid excess baggage fees while traveling. While more than 60% said they had not even used all the items that they had carried with them. The results have been collated basis a survey carried out with over 500 Indian travelers who have booked air travel online. Read more
Expedia.co.in powers hindustantimes.com with the largest worldwide travel inventory
New Delhi, November 25, 2010: Expedia.co.in, the world's largest online travel company, today announced its partnership with Hindustan Times to power the latter’s online travel section. The partnership aims to offer hindustantimes.com users with access to Expedia’s comprehensive inventory of travel products, including hotels, flights, cars and holiday packages. As part of the launch Expedia.co.in will also be providing all hindustantiimes.com page visitors with the exciting and exclusive opportunity to answer five questions on five consecutive days and win an absolutely free three-day stay in Goa. Read more
Expedia the 'Big Daddy of online travel' enters the Indian market
New Delhi, February 10, 2011: Expedia.co.in today launches its brand campaign, heralding the entry of the “Big Daddy of Online travel” into India. Starting February 12th2011, the campaign will showcase Expedia’s world-class suite of products with the world’s largest inventory of over 130,000 hotels, more than 430 airline partnerships and over 5000 holiday activities for the Indian consumer.
Expedia currently commands the largest share of international travellers coming into India through any online travel portal, and with this launch, will offer the same great combination of great value and quality service to more Indian customers for travel in India and around the world. Read more
Expedia Airasia Jv set to redefine travel landscape for India
- First partnership of this nature between an Online Travel Company and a low cost carrier globally -
- JV to provide consumers in India enhanced booking and travel experience with a suite of compelling deals and offers -
- Aims to tap the buoyant growth in the Asia travel market –
Is India’s Generation Y vacation deprived?
- Results from the first-ever Indian adaptation of Expedia’s Global Vacation Deprivation survey shows India’s Gen Y taking fewer vacations than Western counterparts
- Study places India as the fourth most vacation-deprived nation among 11 countries surveyed across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America
- Striking behavioral differences were observed between consumers in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore
India, 5th April 2011 – India’s Generation Y has emerged as the fourth most vacation deprived, according to the annual Vacation Deprivation® survey carried out by Expedia India, the world’s largest online travel company. Read more
Expedia helps underprivileged children set a new record in India
- Launches ‘Give them wings’- Expedia’s CSR programme for street and working children
- Prelude to an all expense paid 3 days holiday in Mumbai organized by Expedia
Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company, today announced the launch of their maiden CSR programme for India called ‘Give them wings’. Under the initiative, the company will sponsor an all expense paid 3 days holiday to Mumbai for a group of 100 street and working children kids from Delhi. As a part of the kickoff, Expedia successfully facilitated a brand new record for the maximum number of postcards hand-painted by these children. The programme is also supported by an online campaign wherein for every booking made on expedia.co.in; Rs. Read more
Expedia.co.in powers MSN Travel; Offers the largest worldwide travel inventory to MSN India users
New Delhi, March 4th, 2011 Expedia.co.in, world's largest online travel company, today announced its partnership with MSN India to power the latter’s travel section. The partnership aims to offer MSN India users with access to Expedia’s comprehensive inventory of travel products, including hotels, flights, cars and holiday packages. Expedia features more than 130,000 hotels, 430 airline partnerships and over 5000 holiday activities. MSN India users can now read thousands of independent reviews from fellow travelers and use travel-simplifying features such as maps, weather forecasts and 360 degree virtual tours of hotels through Expedia. Read more
Expedia rolls out its first 360 degree Ad Campaign in India
Plans to spend Rs 55-60cr to augment brand recall to top 3 by 2012
Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company, has announced the launch its first ever 360 degree advertising campaign including TV commercials in India. Conceptualized by India’s leading advertising firm, Lowe Lintas, the campaign centers focuses on ‘Expedia- one word for travel’, a brand name that works as a binding factor for travelers globally. The campaign has been rolled out nationally across print, digital, radio and television mediums. The advertisements will also be screened at about 150 leading cineplexes in the country. Read more
Joint Venture of AirAsia and Expedia to Power Online Travel Revolution in Asia
First partnership of its kind globally between a low-cost carrier and an online travel agency
(Singapore, 29 March 2011): AirAsia, the world’s best low cost airline and Expedia, Inc., the world's largest online travel company, today announced the launch of a new joint venture company covering Asia Pacific and offering a complete range of great value flights, hotels, and holiday packages. Read more
Expedia.co.in launches its summer holiday sale for the Indian traveler
~ Upto 65% discounts on a host of global and domestic destinations ~
New Delhi, April 18, 2011: Expedia.co.in, the world's largest online travel company, today announced its ‘Summer Holiday Sale’which provides up to 65% discount on hotels in global as well as domestic destinations. The sale is applicable on a unique basket of locations including frequently visited locations like Bali, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Las Vegas, Mauritius, Milan, San Francisco, Phuket, Orlando, Singapore, London, Zurich, Vienna, as well as new sectors like Greece, Brazil, Belgium, Norway, Iceland, Caribbean Islands etc. Key domestic locations such as Goa and Kerala will also be covered by this sale. Read more
Expedia.co.in adds to the spirit of the festive season
New Delhi, 19th November, 2010: Preparing for the festive season, Expedia.co.in, the world's largest online travel company, today announced an upto 50% discount on hotels across International and domestic locations, even during the peak travel season. Recognizing the buoyant demand for travel in November and December, the all-new ‘Festive Season Sale’ offers consumers a chance to visit international locations like Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Port Douglas, Sunshine Coast, Philippines, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Bangkok as well as key domestic locations such as Goa, Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie, Nainital, even while they avail of great offers spanning the widest choice of hotels. Read more
Expedia.Co.In Adds To The Winter Cheer; Announces “Flashback Fun” Facebook Contest For Travel Enthusiasts In India
As a part of its Winter holidays travel offers, Expedia.co.in, the world's largest online travel company, today announced a ‘Flashback Fun’contest for travelers in India. Under this Facebook contest, three lucky winners will get to enjoy free hotel and return flight packages worth Rs. 80,000/- each at Goa’s plush Zuri White Sandsproperty to celebrate New Year’s & Christmas Eve.The contest is valid from November 17th, 2011 to December 15th, 2011. Read more
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