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Expedia.co.nz names its top 10 ‘hot’ destinations for 2011

Expedia.co.nz, operated by Expedia, Inc., the world’s leading online travel company, has announced its list of top 10 ‘hot’ destinations for 2011.

According to recent flight bookings on Expedia.co.nz, medium- and long-haul destinations such as North America and Europe are proving to be favourites among kiwi travellers, with some destinations recording almost triple-digit year-on-year growth and 2011 is promising to be a another bumper year for New Zealanders wanting to pack their bags and explore the big wide world. Read more

Expedia lists the world’s best destinations for New Year’s

New Year’s, and more specifically, New Year’s Eve, is perhaps the most hedonistic of holidays on the year’s calendar and a perfect excuse for a great party. All around the world, there is music, dancing and breathtaking displays of fireworks as cities celebrate the passing of one year to the next.

For party-goers looking for a celebration to remember, Expedia.co.nz, operated by Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, has scoured the globe to find the world’s best destinations – from Cape Town to Bangkok – to ring in the New Year. Read more

Expedia reveals the top travel destinations where the New Zealand Dollar goes furthest

Leading New Zealand travel website Expedia.co.nz, operated by Expedia Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, in conjunction with foreign exchange specialist Currency Online, has released its latest Expedia® Foreign Exchange Index as the New Zealand Dollar continues to perform strongly against the world’s major currencies.

The twice-yearly index, which reveals the top international destinations where Kiwi travellers find the best value for their New Zealand Dollar, found that Eastern Europe has again emerged as a great value holiday destination, with five of the top ten destinations located in that region.    Read more

Expedia.co.nz’s 2011 sporting events travel calendar for sports buffs

Australians’ passion for all things sport is hardly a secret, so it should not come as a surprise that travelling to all corners of the globe to watch our favourite sport or sporting team in action is a popular way for many Australians to spend their holidays.

To make the most of a well-earned break as well as to get a ‘shot’ of their favourite sport, Expedia.com.au™, operated by Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, has compiled a calendar for Australians listing the best sporting events globally in 2011 along with tips for getting the most out of the destination hosting the events. Read more

Global Expedia study reveals the travel habits of 19 countries

A new study from Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company and operator of the Expedia.co.nz site in New Zealand, shows Kiwis take their holidays very seriously, often booking their trips at least three months before departure with over half staying longer than eight days per trip. They also book four-star accommodation properties at a higher rate than most other nationalities.

The latest Expedia Travel Bookings Report*, based on search and booking data across 19 Expedia sites worldwide, provides a fascinating insight into the travel habits and profiles of different nationalities and how they book their trips. Read more