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Expedia - Who Are They?

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Written by Sandra Álvarez
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Connect your properties with Expedia and expand your global reach

Increase the visibility of your accommodations and reach travelers from all over the world. Connecting with Expedia through Avantio is not only simple, but it can also open doors to a diverse audience from over 75 countries.

🔹A global showcase for your properties

Expedia is not just a booking portal: it is one of the most influential online travel groups in the world.

By connecting your properties with Expedia, you'll reach a massive and varied audience: from leisure travelers to corporate customers, catering to all types of budgets, from moderate options to luxury accommodations. With a presence on over 200 websites and a catalog exceeding 350,000 accommodations, the growth opportunities are enormous.

🔹Before you start: the commercial agreement

Pay attention to the details

You cannot connect your properties directly from the Avantio Channel Manager without a prior agreement with Expedia.

This step ensures that the collaboration starts on solid ground and avoids technical or administrative issues later on.

⚙️Step by step for a successful connection

  1. Register with Expedia

Go to the Expedia page and complete the registration to start the collaboration process.

  1. Talk to your representative

A sales agent from Expedia will contact you to guide you through the next steps.

  1. Inform about your Channel Manager

During the conversation, mention that you want to connect through the Avantio Channel Manager. The Expedia team will handle the technical setup.

  1. Final confirmation

Once the connection is complete, Expedia will appear in your list of active channels within Avantio, and your properties will be ready to receive bookings.

Helpful tip:
Keep your contact information and property details handy to streamline the setup.

🔹How Expedia's business model works

Expedia operates under a commission system for each confirmed booking. Every time a customer books your accommodation, you will receive their information to manage the booking directly, without additional complications.

Quick checklist:

  • Register with Expedia

  • Contact your sales representative

  • Inform that you will use Avantio as your Channel Manager

  • Confirm the connection in Avantio

🔹Main benefit

Now that your properties are connected with Expedia, your visibility multiplies, and you will have access to millions of travelers worldwide. This allows you to receive bookings more efficiently and securely, expanding your business without technical complications.

🔹Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I connect my properties directly from the Channel Manager without talking to Expedia first?

No, it is essential to contact Expedia first and finalize a commercial agreement before making the technical connection.

  • What type of travelers does Expedia target?

Expedia caters to both leisure travelers and corporate customers, covering a wide range of budgets.

  • What brands are part of the Expedia group?

It includes well-known brands such as Expedia, Venere, Hotels.com, HomeAway, and Trivago, among others.

  • How does Expedia's payment model work?

It operates on a commission basis for each confirmed booking through its platform.

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