Tag: Expedia Group

Expedia partners with SSAFA

Stuart Mitchell

SSAFA welcomes a new partnership with Expedia Group as the travel tech company continues to support the military community. The partnership launched with a donation of US$20,000 (approximately £15,800), beginning what will be a valuable relationship for 2024 and beyond. Jenny King, Corporate Development Manager of SSAFA, collected the donation from the Expedia Group office in London. Commenting on the partnership, Jenny said: “Corporate Partnerships are extremely valuable to SSAFA, as they help us provide life changing support to the entire Armed Forces Community. None of the work we do…

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Expedia Group Launches New Global Social Impact & Sustainability Strategy

Stuart Mitchell

Expedia Group has announced its new global social impact and sustainability strategy to advance a travel ecosystem that is responsible, open, and accessible to all. Combining the company’s mission, purpose, and values with its traveler-centric mindset, the Open World™ social impact and sustainability strategy is focused on three priorities – increasing access for underserved travelers, democratizing the travel economy, and innovating sustainable solutions for the future of travel. Earlier this year, the company announced its Open World technology platform – created for partners of all sizes to leverage and configure…

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UNESCO and Expedia Group join forces in Sustainable Tourism Pledge

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO and Expedia Group have signed a global agreement to promote sustainable tourism and heritage conservation through an industry-first Sustainable Tourism Pledge whose pilot phase will be launched in Thailand this year before going global. It is the first collaboration between UNESCO and a global online travel agency. The Sustainable Tourism Pledge requires tourism industry members to introduce concrete measures to eliminate single-use plastic and promote local culture. During its pilot phase in Thailand, it will be implemented in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), before expanding globally.…

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