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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

Ready for a deep dive into database migration? Jean Carlo Rivera Ura walks us through our strategy for zero downtime—which is crucial for this huge migration project. From preprocessing data to minimizing application impact to ensuring we can pause/resume if needed, it's all covered. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3XRBfKL #TravelTech #TechBlog

We've all had that moment when we realize we’ve left something behind in a hotel room - chargers, toiletries... the typical suspects. But some guests take it to a whole new level! 👀 We shared the most unusual finds from Hotels. com Hotel Room Innsights Report with our employees to see their reaction and what they had to say. What’s the most interesting thing you’ve found in a hotel room? 🏨 #WorldTourismDay

Our Market Management team in Tokyo, Japan works closely with our hotel partners across the country to deliver the very best travel experiences. Hear from Haruka Yoshida, Kazuki Yamanaka and Yuki Kojima about their experience in our Tokyo office at the WeWork Kamiyacho Trust Tower, the impact of their work, and how they’ve grown with Expedia Group. Want to join us in Japan? Sign up to our career network and stay updated on our latest job openings: https://lnkd.in/gsH23kPN #LifeAtExpediaGroup

“Conferences like the Lesbians Who Tech & Allies Summit give the LGBTQIA+ community in technology a platform to connect, network and see the art of the possible in the stories of others.” - Candice Tang, VP of Developer Experience & Runtime Platforms   What a fantastic experience as a first-time sponsor of the 2024 Lesbians Who Tech & Allies Summit! We are honored to have had the opportunity to connect with the incredible LGBTQ+ community and allies, and contribute to this meaningful event that fosters visibility, intersectionality, and positive change for LGBTQ+ professionals.     A special thanks to Candice Tang for her insightful session on optimizing our travel platforms to build a more open world for all travelers, with underrepresented groups at the center. Interested in joining our inclusive team and making travel accessible for all? Join our career network to find out more! https://lnkd.in/gGNyDvck 

Ever wondered who’s behind the scenes managing our social media presence? 🤔 Say hello to Anastasia Taylor, our Senior Social Media Specialist! 👋 She recently traveled to our London office to attend a workshop with community managers from Expedia, Hotels. com, and Vrbo to learn more creative ways to connect with you all! 📲 Interested in joining our Marketing team? Check out our open roles here: https://bit.ly/3BqipkN #LifeAtExpediaGroup

Expedia Group is proud to sponsor Black Tech Fest London 2024, Europe’s largest diverse tech event, for the second year running! We’re looking forward to meeting the attendees on October 10th to celebrate Black culture and innovation, as well as showcase our Black and Well-Traveled platform. We’re committed to powering global travel for everyone, everywhere and that isn’t possible without a workforce that represents the diversity of our travelers. Black Tech Fest is a unique opportunity to build connections with underrepresented voices in a space where technology intersects with culture. Meet us there by registering for BTF®: https://bit.ly/3N1tn2I #BTF2024

It's all about better teamwork and smarter tech. In our latest tech blog, Anna Kelecsényi talks about how our Unified Machine Learning (ML) Platform streamlines how we store and use ML models. Think of it as a central hub where all the tech gets organized and shared easily. Before, teams had different methods and tools, which led to inefficiency. Now, everything is in one place, making it easier to track and deploy models. Discover how this is setting new standards in the industry: https://bit.ly/3XPntrK #TravelTech #TechBlog