History of the Online Travel Industry Pioneer
Major Milestone Timeline
MARCH
Expedia, Inc. rebrands to Expedia Group, Inc.
SEPTEMBER
eLong and Expedia, Inc. expand global travel partnership
JULY
Expedia, Inc. launches Expedia Traveler Preference (ETP)
MAY
Egencia completes acquisition of Nordic travel management company VIA Travel
DECEMBER
Expedia, Inc. completes spin-off of TripAdvisor, Inc.?(announced 04/11)
OCTOBER
Expedia, Inc. celebrates the 15th anniversary of Expedia.com
SEPTEMBER
Expedia, Inc. appoints Mark Okerstrom Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
JULY
Joint venture of AirAsia and Expedia to power online travel revolution in Asia?(announced 03/11)
MAY
NOVEMBER
Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) formed
JULY
Expedia, Inc. acquires Europe-based Venere.com
JUNE
Expedia Corporate Travel takes on the name Egencia
MARCH
Expedia, Inc. acquires CarRentals.com, now part of the Hotwire Group
OCTOBER
Expedia!Fun rebranded to Expedia Local Expert
Expedia.com celebrates 10 year anniversary
APRIL
NOVEMBER
Expedia, Inc. and UN Foundation launch World Heritage Alliance
AUGUST
IAC’s Dara Khosrowshahi to become CEO of Expedia, Inc.
IAC completes spin-off of its online travel businesses into Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE)
2005
JANUARY
IAC takes controlling interest in eLong(announced 12/04)
2004
APRIL
IAC acquires TripAdvisor?(announced 03/04)
MARCH
IAC acquires Egencia and rebrands it Expedia Corporate Travel
2003
NOVEMBER
AUGUST
IAC acquires Expedia?(announced 03/03)
JUNE
IAC acquires remainder of Hotels.com(announced 04/03)
2002
NOVEMBER
Expedia Corporate Travel Launches
2000
JANUARY
Expedia acquires Travelscape.com, Inc.
1999
NOVEMBER
Expedia announces initial public offering
1996
OCTOBER
Expedia.com debuts on web as Microsoft Expedia Travel Services