In June of 2019, 11 Expedians participated in our Global Ambassador Program. The program gives employees the opportunity to visit a challenged destination, immersing them in the local culture to understand how we can help support tourism and sustainable living in the area. This past year, employees visited Puerto Rico and St. John, U.S. Virgin […]

Introducing SAGE (Sustainable & Green at Expedia Group), an Expedia Group Employee Resource Group with the vision to improve the understanding of sustainability throughout Expedia Group in support of EG’s Sustainable Development Goals. We hear from Melody Kirkwagner, Program Manager and the Global Lead for SAGE. When, how and why was SAGE founded at Expedia […]

Ciera deCourcy, Client Trainer with Egencia, and Emily Vignaux, Software Development Manager with Expedia, have joined forces to lead the employee resource group, Women at Expedia Learning and Leading — otherwise known as WELL. At a time when Expedia Group is expanding the presence of ERGs globally, deCourcy and Vignaux hope to continue the momentum […]

Adele Bevacqua | Social Media Specialist in Brisbane It was the day before I was due to come back from mat leave. I was absolutely terrified. Time off with baby had been so beautiful, and I had this overwhelming sense of guilt that by going back to work meant I was deprioritising her and going […]

Vivian Chan | Principal Software Developer Engineer in Seattle “Sometimes all that’s needed to lift women up is to stop pulling them down.” ― Melinda Gates, The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World This quote strikes a chord in my heart and probably other women in technology. The frequent pulling-down has shaped my […]

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of Black communities in U.S. history. Some of our offices held events to celebrate as well as educate employees about the importance and impact of Black history. For example, our Chicago office hosted Expedia’s first […]

Demi Kavaratzis | Director, Transport Partner Services in Sydney In celebration of International Women’s Day, Demi will be speaking at A Force For Good events in Australia and New Zealand. The annual event features change-makers in the travel industry sharing stories and perspectives on how they have helped drive inclusion and diversity. Demi’s topic is […]

Solène Maud Anglaret | Area Manager in Melbourne Living abroad for more than a decade has challenged my sense of belonging and definition of home time. Time and time again it has made me super passionate about the topics of identity, diversity, and multiculturalism. Born and raised in France, I was only 18 years-old when […]

Kevin Brown, Senior Project Manager for global non-lodging supply, has almost 30 years of experience in the travel industry under his belt. His extensive experience, paired with his passion for shining a spotlight on internal Business Resource Groups, makes him a well-rounded asset to Expedia Group’s community both locally and globally. Brown has been working […]

This year, Lunar New Year Day falls on Saturday, January 25. It marks the beginning of a calendar year whose months are cycles of the moon. 2020 is the Year of the Rat, which is the first of all the Chinese zodiac animals. In Chinese culture, rats were seen as a sign of wealth and […]