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Expedia Partner Solutions is the B2B partnership brand of Expedia Group. Our mission is to fuel our partners’ growth through our unparalleled technology, travel supply and support services.

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Access our travel supply the way that best suits your business: build a fully customizable environment with our APIs or use our off-the-shelf online templates. No matter what you want, we have the solution to fit.

API

The most flexible way to power hotel bookings. High-quality, relevant hotel content that's proven to convert, delivered through our fast, resilient and versatile API. Fully customizable for your business needs.

Life at EPS: Nicola Lucchetta

Meet Nicola Lucchetta, he joined EPS in 2013 and has been impressed by the iterative development approach EPS takes to deliver projects.

Resources library

Access the extensive library of resources from Expedia Partner Solutions, including partner case studies, research, news and insights.

News

Stay up-to-date with the latest EPS press releases and product updates.

Blog

Tips, news and insights from Expedia Partner Solutions and across the travel industry. Content to inform and drive your travel marketing strategy.

Aviation Festival

Join EPS at Stand 57 at Aviation Festival, London this September. Our team will also be sharing insights on 'How better customer experience drives true loyalty' from 9:50am BST on 5th September.

Sep 5, 2018 London

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Events Calendar

Meet Expedia Partner Solutions in person at travel industry events and find out about upcoming EPS workshops.

Research

Get inspiration from expert insights, analysis and original research with EPS research reports, webinars, partner case studies and ebooks.

Fitur 2019

Meet EPS at the upcoming Fitur 2019 travel conference. More details on our stand location to follow.

Jan 23, 2019 Madrid

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Jul 5, 2018

Luggage storage start-up Stasher wins top prize in Hotel Jumpstart

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Jun 18, 2018

Expedia Group sponsors Women of Silicon Roundabout 2018

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May 29, 2018

5 new currencies available on H4P PayPal

Product updates
Apr 30, 2018

Business travelers demand better choice and technology

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Apr 15, 2018

A new way to access EAN's Database Files

Product updates
Apr 12, 2018

Why it’s time to take a braver approach to travel loyalty

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Apr 9, 2018

Driving loyalty through customer experience is the future for travel

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Mar 7, 2018

Expedia Affiliate Network’s new travel API helps accelerate partners’ business growth

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Feb 28, 2018

Better track your site placements with Google Analytics

Product updates
Feb 26, 2018

Grow your loyal audience through loyalty messaging

Product updates
Feb 5, 2018

Improvements to ChainCodeID within V3 API Database files

Product updates
Jan 30, 2018

Sabre empowers the travel industry to reimagine lodging with new aggregator content

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Jan 23, 2018

Expedia Affiliate Network and Gimmonix collaborate to bring more hotel supply to travel agents in the Middle East

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Jan 18, 2018

Updates to our Geography Definitions

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Jan 15, 2018

Expedia Affiliate Network and ANIXE join forces to expand hotel supply to Central and Eastern European travel markets

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Dec 19, 2017

Five innovative travel-tech start-ups announced as ‘Hotel Jumpstart’ finalists

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Dec 5, 2017

Hotels.com For Partners - Paypal now available to UK and US POS

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Dec 5, 2017

Expedia Affiliate Network and Amadeus join forces to bring more hotel choice and rewards to travel sellers worldwide

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Nov 12, 2017

API - New train and metro station database

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Oct 25, 2017

RoomIt by CWT® and Expedia Affiliate Network partner to provide hotel content for business travelers

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Oct 19, 2017

Hotels.com and EAN to nurture next-gen travel disruptors

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Oct 17, 2017

Affiliate Voyager - New agent login requests and marketing fee module

Product updates
Sep 8, 2017

Affiliate Voyager - New features available

Product updates
Jul 27, 2017

New Manage My Booking Widget

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Jun 15, 2017

Expedia Affiliate Network joins GTMC

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Jun 2, 2017

EAN API image enhancements

Product updates
Jun 1, 2017

New bookable currencies now available

Product updates
May 21, 2017

API new features - New content fields added

Product updates
May 11, 2017

Deals API Star Ratings parameters

Product updates
May 11, 2017

Saudia partners with Expedia Affiliate Network for holidays division launch

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May 9, 2017

Expedia Affiliate Network to support eSky’s global expansion through hotel partnership

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May 4, 2017

Expedia Affiliate Network launches agent booking module for Affiliate Voyager

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Apr 6, 2017

EAN launches Affiliate Voyager

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Apr 3, 2017

Expedia Affiliate Network and Sabre open up expanded hotel supply to agents

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Mar 23, 2017

Norwegian launches partnership with Expedia Affiliate Network

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Mar 15, 2017

Deals Finder new filtering capabilities

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Mar 10, 2017

ITB Berlin: Expedia Affiliate Network launches new Deals Finder tool

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Feb 8, 2017

EAN launches Deals Finder tool

Product updates
Dec 16, 2016

New Manage My Bookings now live

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Nov 29, 2016

V3 Deals API now available

Product updates
Oct 12, 2016

Changes to geography definitions & destination IDs

Product updates
Oct 12, 2016

Deals File now available on Insights

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Sep 9, 2016

EAN launches Hotels.com For Partners

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Jul 21, 2016

Multiplus partners with Expedia Affiliate Network to offer hotels to customers

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Jul 7, 2016

Hotels.com launch new partnership with CarTrawler

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Jun 23, 2016

Expedia Affiliate Network and Hotels.com launch new online booking platform for travel industry

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May 6, 2016

Expedia Senior Manager Fritz Oberhummer Named Phocuswright Young Leader

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Mar 15, 2016

Hotelplan Suisse boosts hotel offering with Expedia Affiliate Network

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Nov 17, 2015

MCI partners with Expedia to expand event accommodation options

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Nov 10, 2015

Phocuswright Recognizes Expedia Director Eva Ducruezet

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Sep 28, 2015

Billian IT Solutions partners up with the Expedia Affiliate Network

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Sep 2, 2015

Expedia, Inc. And American Airlines Group Expand Partnership Bringing More Choices To Travelers

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Jun 3, 2015

Travel.ch and Expedia Affiliate Network clinch cooperation deal

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May 29, 2015

Expedia Affiliate Network signs agreement with almundo.com to expand its Hotel offering

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Apr 20, 2015

EventBlocks.com announces partnership with Expedia Affiliate Network

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Apr 17, 2015

Fness strengthens relationship with EAN, Increases response time to customers

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Mar 31, 2015

Expedia Affiliate Network joins the OpenJaw Preferred Supplier Programme

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Mar 18, 2015

Expedia Affiliate Network and peakwork form strategic partnership

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Feb 26, 2015

Expedia Affiliate Network identifies ITB Berlin as a key show to new growth and strengthened relationships with partners

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Travel tech explained: Building our partner community

This year we launched two initiatives to bring our partners together: EPS Think Tanks and EPS Ideas. Find out why.

Corporate travel disruption: Tech innovations now and next

Following on from our research on business travel trends, we take a look at the external factors shaking up the sector in both the short and long term.

Life at EPS: Zahir Abdi

Zahir Abdi, Software Engineer, talks about his time at EPS, his table tennis competition and most memorable travel experience.

Travel tech explained: Geography

When it comes to marketing hotels, your geographical data can have a big impact on your conversion rate. So, we're taking a look at why it's so important to fully understand geography and to keep it updated.

Life at EPS: Phoebe Clarke

Meet Phoebe Clarke, a member of EPS's tech team. Phoebe shares her insights on life at Expedia Partner Solutions.

Life at EPS: Anca Sarb

Introducing Anca, a Software Engineer at EPS. Anca tells us how the working environment here supports her development.

Life at EPS: Christa Smith

Meet Christa, one our of Technology Interns. Hear about her experience at EPS so far!

Life at EPS: Daniele Biagi

Meet Daniele, one of EPS's Software Development Engineers. Hear how EPS has supported Daniele’s career development as well as his work/life balance.

Life at EPS: Meral Sahin

Meet Meral, one of our Software Development Engineers. Meral shares what she enjoys about working at EPS and some the highlights from her recent projects.

Life at EPS: Martin Golder

Martin Golder, Technical Operations Manager, talks about life at EPS, the project he's most proud of and why a trip to the Isle of Wight is his most memorable travel experience.

Life at EPS: Alex Gee

EPS's Alex Gee, Agile Delivery Director, shares her experiences of working at Expedia, work/life balance and her most memorable travel experience.

Show, don't tell: The power of images in hotel conversion

There's a world of difference between one image of a pool and the kind of optimized, high-resolution experience you need to stand out. Here's how to harness the power of images in your hotel sales.

More than accommodation: A big-picture approach to hotel supply

Hotel supply is much more complex than that, and while quality hotels are the essential foundation to build your success on, access to rates and availabilities is just one aspect of a great hotel supply. We look at the bigger picture to see why great hotel supply is about more than hotel product.

Why the global travel industry is ready for gamification

Gamification means applying game elements in a traditionally non-game setting; it's been doing the rounds in tech circles for a few years, but now it's ready to make a big impression on the travel industry. Here's why.

Four ways to supercharge your hotel supply

Here are four tips to help you get the most from your hotel supply, whether you've been using the same supplier for years or you're just starting to source hotels.

The hotel booking baseline: Minimum expectations for today's traveler

Exciting times lie ahead at the bleeding edge of booking tech. Chatbots and AI, voice booking and hyper-personalized offers are set to make waves in coming years. But what about the other end of the spectrum?

What to expect from travel tech in the coming months

'Phocus Forward: The Year Ahead in Digital Travel' takes the key learnings from recent years, with a focus on in-depth research on the market in 2016.

Bleisure is real – How can CTMCs adapt?

Whatever your feeling about the word, bleisure is a very real phenomenon. We look at how corporate travel management companies can add value to both employer and employee.

6 techniques to tackle falling customer loyalty

​​Ariane Gorin, Senior Vice President and General Manager at EAN, looks at how travel companies can improve customer experience and drive loyalty.

An agile mindset in a b2b environment: Part 2

In part 2 of this series, Manish Gajria, VP of Product at EAN, shares some final thoughts on how spreading Agile throughout your organization can benefit you, and why it’s important to limit dependencies in b2b.

An agile mindset in a b2b environment

Manish Gajria, VP of Product at EAN, shares his experience and thoughts on how you can use Agile methodologies to tackle the challenges of b2b product development.

Uncertainty is the new normal: 5 things the travel industry realized in 2016

In an increasing age of uncertainty, EAN looks at the key learnings from 2016, from agents and disruptors to social media and robots.

5 things to understand about digital growth in the Middle East

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) gets bigger by the year, and as online sales and smartphone penetration increase, the digital opportunity in the region looms larger than ever.

Interep

Brazilian partner, Interep has assisted travelers around the world thanks to customer service from EPS Global Customer Operations (GCO) support center.

Business Travel Trends

​For many corporate travelers, business travel booking processes just aren't working. That's not conjecture – it's one of the findings from a survey we conducted among regular corporate travelers.​

Travel Loyalty

Expedia Partner Solutions and Points carried out a benchmarking survey to assess the state of customer loyalty in the travel industry.

Content marketing in travel

Learn more on how to interact with existing and potential customers through targeted content for online B2C companies in our webinar.

The hotel content curve

In this ebook we'll look at some of the content lessons from the past and, crucially, what travel businesses need to know to optimize conversions in the future.

The travel industry risk checklist

From chatbots and AI to blockchain and alternative payments, change is coming to the travel industry, and fast. Learn how to prepare for the less obvious threats and future-proof your business strategy.

Scandinavian Airlines

EPS's ready-built template solution, Hotels.com™ For Partners helped Scandinavia's biggest airline launch hotel bookings and grow their loyalty program.

State of the industry: Airlines

The airline industry has seen a transformation to the traditional air transport structure with low cost carriers entering markets of opportunity. Listen to our airline state of the industry interview with SVP Sales and Distribution at Norwegian, Lars Sande.

13 questions to ask your hotel supplier

Looking for a hotel supplier? You might be surprised at the diversity out there. Not all hotel suppliers are created equally, and there are many factors to consider, from their business model to supply quality, technology, finance options and more.

Rethinking loyalty marketing

In this webinar we look at different types of loyalty programs, how to find the right program for your business, tips to retain customers through loyalty marketing and more.

Tuniu

EPS’s high-quality hotel content and consistent API performance allowed Tuniu to better serve and target China’s young and adventurous travel market.

F-ness Corporation

EPS helped B2B travel provider F-ness Corporation optimize its new booking website and manage the launch project.

Rethinking loyalty

The frequent flyer programs (FFPs) of the 1980s put the travel industry at the forefront of loyalty marketing. But it’s getting increasingly hard to follow the trail blazed by those shoulder-padded innovators.

Ottila International

Ottila International has increased its revenue and capacity for hotel bookings since collaborating with EPS.

What to look for in a great hotel supplier

In this guide we’ll show you the fundamentals on how to keep your supply consistently good-quality and the key performance indicators you should monitor to make sure that you’re getting everything you should from your hotel provider.

SEO in the travel industry

In this ebook we examine SEO best practices and find out what you need to do to stay ahead of the game.

UX for hotel bookings

In this ebook we explore practical tips and techniques to improve hotel booking user experience, from any stage during development through to when you’re live.​

Gamification in the travel industry

In this ebook we look at ​why design is key to engaging customers and motivating staff, as well as best practices and avenues for exploring gamification.

The frontiers of customer service

In this ebook we’ll explore some of the newest and most exciting developments in the field, as well as looking at the essentials that underpin all good customer service.

Adapting to the new reality of cancelations

In this guide we look at the incremental growth of hotel cancellation rates and provide potential solutions and practical tips for your business to adapt to the new scenario.

Content marketing

In this ebook we’ll take a closer look at some of the core principles and content techniques you need to master, and explore some of the most exciting things happening in the content space.

State of the industry: Corporate Travel Management

Listen to our interview with Jay Walker, CEO, Upside and Priceline founder, on the big opportunity for companies tapping into the ‘flexibility economy’.

2017 Phocus Forward

EPS partnered with Phocuswright to carry out expert analysis on the changes you can expect to see in the coming months in the travel industry.

Customer service in an on-demand world

Learn how to map your customer journey, the key pillars to improving your customer service and how EPS can support you in serving your customers better.

Travel futures

Every aspect of travel is experiencing upheaval, and media coverage often focuses on the sensational. This inevitably handles the travel experience (think robot butlers) or revolutionary new operating models (think sharing economy).

Better merchandising

Merchandising can be a great way to engage with your customers, drive traffic to your site and increase conversion. With that in mind, we have created a dedicated ebook for you to find out how to maximize your merchandising strategy.

How merchandising can drive sales and brand loyalty

Hear more about how merchandising can power your marketing campaigns and how EPS can help your marketing team find the right deals for your strategy.

Testing to enhance performance marketing

Learn how to extend your marketing reach and how to drive higher customer sales through performance marketing with our performance marketing webinar.

ITB Berlin 2019

Expedia Partner Solutions will be attending ITB Berlin 2019 as part of the Expedia Group exhibition. More details on our stand location to follow.

Mar 6, 2019 Berlin

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Become a partner

For more than 20 years we've been at the forefront of the travel industry, testing and learning what does and doesn't work when it comes to providing travel. To get all the benefits of this expertise, apply to be an EPS partner today.

Online templates

Get access to a high-converting, constantly optimized white-label or co-branded retail site, based on the Expedia.com and Hotels.com platforms, along with all the marketing tools you need to drive engagement. Ready-built for the quickest route to market.

Our services

EPS offers support on integration, launch and optimization, helping you boost conversions and customer loyalty.

Why EPS?

Work with a partner that's built its business on powering your growth. When you win, we both win. It’s as simple as that. Find out how we can help you unlock the power of Expedia Group.

About EPS

We provide access to the technology, travel supply and support services to accelerate our partners’ growth.

Contact us

Find out more about Expedia Partner Solutions partnership opportunities. Or if you're an existing partner, the EPS Support team are on-hand to help.
Sep 28, 2017

Expedia TAAP Takes Gold at Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

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Sep 14, 2017

Expedia teams up with Thomas Cook

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Mar 22, 2017

Rewards on every room as Air New Zealand and Expedia team up

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Sep 28, 2017

Expedia Affiliate Network seeks mutual benefits of coopetition

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Sep 25, 2017

Machine learning: what does the industry want next?

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Aug 8, 2017

'​The Future of travel'

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Aug 8, 2017

Future of travel planning? It’s chat-powered customer service

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Aug 27, 2017

Room with a view: How Expedia will pick the right hotel photos for you

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Our supply

Get access to rates and availabilities for more than 500,000 accommodations, flights from over 550 airlines, more than 150 car rental companies and over 25,000 activities around the world. With EPS, you don’t just get breadth of supply, we know that quality of supply content has a big impact on conversion, so accommodation images and descriptions are a top priority for us.

Partner services

We don’t just give you access to our supply and wish you all the best. We are invested in your long-term success. Our integration and launch specialists guide you through setup and provide ongoing support to ensure you get the most out of your solution.

Customer support

Give your travelers great experiences with exceptional customer service. Choose from a frontline service to put our agents in direct contact with your travelers or get agent-to-agent assistance for your own staff, with support available in more than 20 languages.

Account management

Depending on the size of your business with EPS, you could also have an account manager who will coordinate the support you get from us and will be focussed on identifying opportunities for your business.

Agent tools

Increase bookings and agent efficiency while improving customer satisfaction with our agent tools. We take care of maintenance and optimization, with no integration needed, so you can focus on providing great service. Access the full range of Expedia supply with our Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (Expedia TAAP) product.

Hotel booking tech 101

We’ve put together this comprehensive guide to the hows and whys of choosing the right booking solution, taking you from the types of solution available to which ones are best-suited to which businesses, depending on type, size and market.

Travolution European Summit 2018

Join EPS's President, Ariane Gorin, from 1:20pm as she discusses the importance of partnerships in the travel sector - how they can be mutually beneficial to both sides and how they will drive the future of travel.

Sep 26, 2018 London

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Sep 4, 2018

Expedia® celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia booking tool

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