{"id":20485,"date":"2016-09-06T17:26:18","date_gmt":"2016-09-06T17:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=20485"},"modified":"2022-05-09T21:45:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T21:45:55","slug":"expedia-announces-next-generation-partnership-marriott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/expedia-announces-next-generation-partnership-marriott\/","title":{"rendered":"EXPEDIA ANNOUNCES NEXT GENERATION PARTNERSHIP WITH MARRIOTT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marriott integrates Expedia\u2019s package product to help drive incremental demand<\/em><\/p>\n

Seattle, Wash. – September 6, 2016 \u00ad\u00ad\u2013<\/strong> Expedia, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), which integrates Expedia\u2019s technology to power Marriott\u2019s own dynamic packaging platform \u201cVacations by Marriott\u201d on Marriott.com in the United States. Expedia fosters a test and learn environment that allows the company to leverage its world class technology to identify and test new products that meet partner business goals, while also adapting to changes in the marketplace.<\/p>\n

A strategic initiative that has been in development for months, Marriott has, as of September 1st<\/sup>, integrated Expedia\u2019s best-in-class dynamic packaging technology into the Vacations by Marriott Hotel & Flight Packages product with its world-class selection of air inventory, tours, attractions and ground transportation options accessible on Marriott.com. Travelers accessing Marriott.com to book a hotel can now also combine their accommodations with a flight booking from the more than 475 Expedia airline partners. Package bookings typically have twice the length of stay, twice the booking window, and half the cancellation rate of a standalone hotel-only booking, making them an attractive source of incremental demand for owners.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe there is considerable untapped opportunity between our two companies to drive value to hotel owners and travelers alike by strengthening our Vacations by Marriott\u2019s offering,\u201d said Arne M. Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International. \u201cWe are thrilled to launch this new product with Expedia\u2019s technology, and to explore new areas of partnership beyond our existing distribution relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going through an exciting period where we are evolving how we think about our business, and especially how we think about and work with our partners,\u201d said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Expedia, Inc. \u201cOur investments in technology, marketing and data analysis help us to better serve partners and travelers around the world, and enable us to move our value beyond distribution, for the benefit of our partners. We\u2019re excited about the Marriott collaboration, which is born out of our test and learn philosophy, and is testament to the strength of our partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n

ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

About Expedia, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) is the world\u2019s largest online travel company, with an extensive brand portfolio that includes leading online travel brands, such as:<\/p>\n