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We recently caught up with Nikki-Louise Keresztes, an I&D Global Communities Manager in our London office. Nikki and her team develop inclusive practices to support our underrepresented communities, working on efforts like our IBG summit in Austin, TX, and EG’s involvement at Black Tech Fest. Nikki shares in our latest career blog more about her remarkable journey to motherhood, which began two days before starting at Expedia Group. Read the blog now: https://bit.ly/3U5i7GM #LifeAtExpediaGroup

The squad is here at BTF® 2024 in London and it has been incredible so far! We’re joined by colleagues from our Inclusion & Diversity team, Global Talent Acquisition team, and members of our Black Expedia Allied Movement (BEAM), talking about travel tech, equity, and representation. If you’re here, come meet the team at booth A2.     #btf2024 

Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will face a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime? In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with Ravi Bajaj, a passionate advocate for the cause, and Director of Business Solution Development at Expedia Group. Ravi's personal connection inspired him to play a pivotal role in forging Expedia's partnership with Susan G. Komen . Thanks to his efforts, when you book through the co-branded site: https://bit.ly/4eCnLZd, you’re helping Susan G. Komen provide hope for people with breast cancer everywhere. Learn more about Ravi and Expedia’s commitment to helping make your travel go farther: https://bit.ly/3A0Ff27 #LifeAtExpediaGroup

When looking for inspiration or planning a trip, 77% of travelers are now turning to social media to get curated recommendations from trusted and reliable sources.  With 100+ Travel Shops already live from various content creators, destinations, hotels, and more, we’re enabling our partners to connect with travelers earlier in their journey and is a powerful addition to elevate marketing strategies.  Read more in our blog: https://lnkd.in/gMgnQ_Aa

As another hurricane approaches, we know that our partners and travelers continue to face uncertain and stressful times. We are closely monitoring the storm’s path and have activated our Emergency Travel Waivers and Policies for areas impacted by Hurricane Milton. Please stay safe if you are traveling to or from the impacted area. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gppZgWRn

Month of Caring may be over, but our commitment to making a difference isn't. 🌎 ❤️ We’re humbled and inspired by the incredible impact our Expedians have had - from supporting food banks and blood drives to environmental cleanups and so much more. #LifeAtExpediaGroup

We are deeply saddened by the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in the southeast region of U.S. Support for disaster response efforts is a key part of who we are at EG. Teams across the company quickly came together to guide our response efforts. To help, Expedia Group: -Donated to two of our long-term nonprofits partners (World Central Kitchen, and Center for Disaster Philanthropy) to aid in recovery. -Invited employees to support these organizations to receive a 1:1 match. -Activated the Vrbo Extenuating Circumstances policy in the impacted counties.

Did you know our intern applications for Summer 2025 are open?! Apply NOW: https://lnkd.in/gtpjkX3j

October is Black History Month in the UK and this year’s theme is Reclaiming Narratives. Black Expedia Allied Movement (BEAM) Inclusion Business Group is looking forward to a month of celebration and education, to showcase untold stories, correct historical inaccuracies, and share the full complexity of Black Diaspora. And we’re especially excited to be showing up at BTF® 2024 on October 10. If you’re attending, add these to your calendar: ➡️ Attend the panel discussion with Liseli Sitali, Director of Football and Music Partnerships ➡️ Stop by our booth to say hi and learn more about our career opportunities #LifeAtExpediaGroup #BTF2024

What a great 30 days! Here are some of the special moments that kept our Expedians busy in September. Skift & Fast Company: Ariane Gorin spoke at the Skift Global Forum and the Fast Company Innovation Festival for the first time since becoming CEO of Expedia Group, discussing the future of travel. Inclusion Business Group Summit: IBG leaders met at the summit to discuss opportunities in intersectionality, growth, and the business benefits of integrating inclusion into our processes. Prague Expats Community Launch Event: The Prague office launched an Expats Community with a fireside chat featuring Martin Howlings, CEO of Expats.cz, and EG’s Finance Director Rob Norman, sharing their 35 years of combined experience working and living abroad. London Wins: Teams in the London office presented their wins to peers, sharing insight into the various priorities across divisions, and the projects that are powering travel. UK Forces Employment Charity Event: Expedians proudly attended 'Pathways into Tech,' a Forces Employment Charity event showcasing tech opportunities to the UK Armed Services community. Leaders Live Madrid: Madrid kicked off Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month with an exciting 'Leaders Live' panel, hosted by the LEAD Chapter. This year's theme, "Lead and Learn Without Limits," celebrates Latinx and Hispanic culture while addressing challenges like language barriers. EG Hackathon: Expedians from around the globe participated in the EG Global Hackathon, fostering innovation and collaboration. Congratulations to the overall winners, Atomic Whispers, and all who took part. Emerging Talent & Careers team on campus: The ETC team visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for a career fair at the HBCU, one of the largest they’ve attended with over 400 employers, offering great opportunities for meaningful conversations. Malaysia Expedia Archery Competition: 16 teams in Malaysia tested their nerve in an employee archery competition. Now that’s what we call hitting your targets! #LifeAtExpediaGroup