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Expedia Elite Plus Benefits Automatically Available to Customers Who Annually Book 15+ Room Nights or $10,000+ in Hotels and Airfare<\/h3>\n

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 31, 2011 \/PRNewswire\/ — Expedia.com\u00ae, the world’s leading online travel agency, today announced that all members of its Expedia\u00ae Elite Plus™ Program will earn free room upgrades and VIP perks at VIP Access hotels in select markets nationwide. Expedia customers automatically earn membership in Expedia Elite Plus when they book more than 15 room nights, or spend more than $10,000 on hotels and airfare, in a calendar year.<\/p>\n

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In October 2010, Expedia introduced the VIP Access™ hotel upgrade benefit at select hotel properties in Florida. Expedia continues to expand the scope of the benefit, most recently adding properties in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland (OR) and Vancouver (BC) to its VIP Access portfolio. \u00a0Other markets where VIP Access hotels are already available include Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Charleston (SC) and Savannah (GA). Currently, nearly 200 hotel properties qualify as VIP Access hotels in more than 70 cities and towns.<\/p>\n

“Expedia Elite status effectively gives our customers the red-carpet treatment during their travels,” said Edward Nevraumont, senior director customer loyalty, Expedia.com. “Whether it’s a free upgrade, on-site perks or exclusive pricing, we’ve designed the program to make travel as rewarding and hassle-free as possible.”<\/p>\n

Expedia introduced the Expedia Elite Plus Program in 2008. Free upgrades are just one of the benefits of membership. These include priority customer service during the travel booking process, dedicated concierge service for tickets, tours and transportation in select markets (Orlando, Las Vegas, and Hawaii), hotel price guarantees and exclusive offers. The Expedia Elite Plus Program is available to customers in the United States.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit https:\/\/www.expediaeliteplus.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Expedia.com<\/b><\/p>\n

Expedia.com is the world’s leading online travel site, helping millions of travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia.com (http:\/\/www.expedia.com<\/a>) aims to provide personalized service, the latest technology and the widest selection of vacation packages, flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises and in-destination activities, attractions, and services. With the Expedia Best Price Guarantee, Expedia.com promises to offer to its customers the best rates available online for all types of travel. Expedia.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE).<\/p>\n

Elite Plus, Expedia, Expedia.com, VIP Access and the Airplane logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and\/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. \u00a9 2011 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST: 2029030-50<\/p>\n

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