Groupon, the global pioneer in daily deals, and Expedia,
the world's largest online travel company, have joined
forces to create Groupon Getaways
with Expedia, an
unprecedented offering that will connect consumers with high
quality travel offers and give travel suppliers brand
exposure among millions of shoppers. Groupon Getaways with
Expedia will offer consumers deeply discounted, highly
compelling travel deals from among the more than 135,000
hotels worldwide that work with Expedia. Starting in the US
and Canada, with plans to expand to other countries, Expedia
and Groupon plan to also include package deals, airline
tickets, car rentals, cruises and destination activities.
The deals will follow the proven Groupon model, in which
customers have a limited time to buy a discount voucher good
for future travel. Discounts will be significant typically
around 50 percent off retail rates found at other online
travel sites. Once a customer purchases a voucher, they can
redeem it at a later date of their choice within the
redemption period. There is no pressure to plan immediately;
the dates are flexible. Consumers can sneak away for a
weekend, charm a loved one with an anniversary surprise or
pragmatically save on the annual family getaway.
Groupon Getaways with Expedia represents a new and
powerful marketing channel for hotels to reach more than 50
million combined Groupon and Expedia members in the US and
Canada, many of whom are highly engaged in social media and
often share great Groupon deals with their networks.
Participating hotels and other travel suppliers will benefit
from unmatched exposure, incremental customers and revenue
at their property, and cash up front after the voucher sale
closes, all at no cost to participate.
Sign up to receive the best daily deals!
"Everybody wins with our new partnership with Groupon:
Travelers get amazing deals for spontaneous travel to dream
destinations; travel suppliers get the ability to reach an
enormous audience at no upfront cost to participate; Groupon
gets to extend its business into new markets; and we advance
our new 'Expedia Everywhere' strategy with a powerful new
high growth channel to deliver daily deals," said Scott
Durchslag, President, Expedia Worldwide.
"Groupon Getaways with Expedia is a fitting complement to
our local deals, helping people get out of the house and
explore the world," said Andrew Mason, Chief Executive
Officer, Groupon. "We're excited to tap into Expedia's vast
network of world-class travel providers, delivering
unmatched exposure to them while offering a wonderful
service to millions of our subscribers."
Travelers can
sign up to begin receiving emails from the channel
immediately at
and can Join Groupon
to get Groupon Getaways with Expedia.
About Expedia.com
is the world's leading online travel site, helping millions
of travelers per month easily plan and book travel.
Expedia.com aims to provide 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 customers can get the best rates
available online for all types of travel.
About Groupon
Groupon, launched in November 2008 in Chicago, features a
daily deal on the best stuff to do, eat, see and buy in more
than 500 markets around the world. Groupon uses collective
buying power to offer unbeatable prices and provide a
win-win for businesses and consumers, delivering more than
900 daily deals globally. For more information,
Join Groupon
SOURCE Expedia, Inc.
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