E-Distribution

Expedia Group (including Travelocity) offers booking for hotels, vacation rentals, flights, rental cars, cruises, attractions and things to do.

An advantage for guests is that they can bundle flight, hotel, and car deals to avoid the headache of looking separately and trying to coordinate all the deals.

While Expedia offer a full range of services, they are more targeted to the corporate and luxury market.

They charge hosts a commission of 3.5 (basic accommodation businesses) to 11% (premium plus hotels), and 10% for attractions.

Advantages and disadvantages of Expedia

Pros

• Offers a full range of services, from accommodation to "things to do".
• Low commision for basic hotels and accommodation.

Cons

• Not targeted to the homestay market or the renting of spare rooms.

If your business offers upmarket accommodation or activities, then Expedia is a well recognized and reliable choice of OTA.

How to list with Expedia

For step-by-step instructions see: How to create a listing on Expedia.

Summary

• They offer a full range of services, from accommodation to "things to do".
• They are mostly targeted to the corporate and luxury market.
• They charge a low commission for basic hotels and accommodation.