At the 2025 Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, Expedia Group unveiled strategic initiatives aimed at deepening its presence in the Middle East. The company launched its Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) in the UAE to support local travel agents and expanded its partnerships with state-linked entities such as Emirates and Adeera, a firm backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund.

Expedia Group announced a restructuring initiative involving layoffs that affected about 3% of its workforce, including tech and engineering departments, as part of an effort to focus on strategic priorities. This move, reported on May 1, 2025, raises concerns about the company’s commitment to protecting worker rights.

OpenSecrets reports that for the 2024 cycle, Expedia Group contributed $235,532 and spent $800,000 on lobbying activities. This disclosure highlights the company's active involvement in shaping political outcomes, raising concerns about corporate influence on the policymaking process.

Expedia Group has confirmed additional layoffs as part of a cost-cutting measure, reducing its workforce despite recent strong financial performance. The layoffs raise concerns about the company’s commitment to worker rights and job security.

Expedia Group has implemented further layoffs a year after previous major cuts, with the company declining to reveal detailed figures or specific impacted divisions. This action raises concerns regarding the company’s labor relations and commitment to worker rights.

Expedia Group disclosed that it spent $210,000 on lobbying efforts during Q4 2024, raising concerns about corporate political influence and the potential to shape policy in favor of elite interests over marginalized communities.

Expedia Group published its 2023 Global Impact Report outlining a series of progressive initiatives including a Climate Action Plan targeting Net Zero emissions, enhanced supplier sustainability requirements, significant funding and volunteer efforts for nonprofits, and concrete steps toward gender pay equity and inclusive hiring practices.

Expedia Group is set to permanently lay off 208 employees in Washington state as part of a global reduction of approximately 1,500 jobs, raising concerns over workers' rights and job security.

Expedia Group shareholders, led by Chairman Barry Diller (holding 29% voting power), voted down a proposal aimed at requiring the company to disclose detailed information about its political contributions, including indirect contributions through tax-exempt organizations. Critics argue that this lack of transparency can obscure where corporate funds are being funneled, potentially hiding support for politically charged activities.

Expedia Group spent $540,000 on lobbying activities in 2023, as reported by OpenSecrets. This expenditure may indicate efforts to influence public policy, raising concerns about corporate political influence and the potential undermining of democratic accountability.

The FEC overview for Expedia Inc Political Action Committee details its basic financial activity, reporting $0 in receipts and $10,000 in disbursements, indicating limited corporate political financing activities.

Expedia Group released its 2023 Global Impact Report outlining its ESG strategy, which includes a commitment to achieve net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, initiatives to increase diversity and inclusion in its workforce and supply chain, sustainable travel practices, and support for communities affected by disasters. The report also covers governance, ethics, tax practices, privacy, and cybersecurity measures.

Expedia Group released its Political Participation Policy, approved on March 12, 2020, detailing its guidelines for political contributions and lobbying. The policy emphasizes transparency, uses an employee-funded PAC, and outlines strict oversight and disclosure practices to ensure corporate political activity adheres to legal standards.