Expedia, Inc., the world's leading online travel company, has announced the launch of its new Singapore website – www.expedia.com.sg – a travel booking website designed specifically to meet the needs of travellers from Singapore.

The new website marks the company's entry into Southeast Asia, and is the fifthExpedia® site in the Asia Pacific region, adding to its existing regional presence in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and India. Expedia, Inc. also has a presence in China through a controlling investment in eLong™.

The new Expedia Singapore website currently offers hotel bookings and will include air fares and packages later this year. Read more

Expedia.co.nz lists the best Northern Hemisphere summer destinations for 2011

With the New Zealand summer soon to make way for autumn, now is the time for travellers not wanting to let the sun set on summer to start planning a mid-year holiday.

From Europe to North America, the Northern Hemisphere offers travellers a playground of destinations to explore. Online travel company, Expedia.co.nz, has scoured the Northern Hemisphere to find the best up and coming destinations to visit during New Zealand’s winter months.

Louise Crompton, Senior Manager Marketing, Expedia Australia and New Zealand, said: “There are many new and interesting destinations that are emerging as hot places to travel in the Northern Hemisphere including Madeira, Sardinia and Alaska. Read more

Advice from leading online travel company Expedia.co.nz^TMon the Do’s and Don’ts when travelling abroad

While some local customs and laws might at times seem absurd to the foreign traveller, understanding other cultures in terms of what is acceptable behaviour and what might be illegal or taboo is of great importance when travelling.

According to Expedia.co.nz^TM, operated by Expedia, Inc., the world’s leading online travel company, knowing the local rules and customs of a travel destination will not only help you stay out of trouble when travelling, and avoid potential embarrassment or offence, but it can also open doors to unique and rewarding travel experiences. Read more

Expedia records triple-digit bookings growth for Fiji over past Christmas period

Fiji was by far the favourite international Christmas holiday destination of Kiwi travellers this past Christmas holiday season, according to booking data* from online travel company Expedia.co.nz.

Fiji topped the list of international destinations recording the highest growth in terms of flight bookings, growing 124% year-on-year over the same period in 2009, while it also recorded the highest number of transactions for accommodation in an international destination for the same period. Fiji was also the number one holiday package destination. Read more

Expedia.co.nz reveals its Top 10 best beach destinations

Beaches, bays and impressive coastlines beckon almost all travellers. However, not everyone is wowed by the same waves, and everyone has their own idea of what their perfect beach might be. Expedia.co.nz operated by Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, has released its top 10 best beaches list. Some are off the beaten track, while other lesser known beauties lie in the heart of already iconic locations overlooked by tourist hordes and best known to locals. Read more