Expedia Group, Inc.
Market Data Current As Of: August 17, 2026
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Company History
Founded 1996 in Seattle, Washington, United States
Expedia began in 1996 as a small division inside Microsoft led by Rich Barton before being spun off into a publicly traded pioneer that redefined how consumers search, compare, and book global travel.
Rich Barton founded Expedia inside Microsoft in 1996, serving as its first CEO and leading its 1999 spinout IPO, establishing the consumer online travel booking industry.
Acquired leading dedicated hotel reservation platform to expand merchant hotel booking margins.
Acquired alternative accommodations network to compete directly with Airbnb in whole-home vacation rentals.
Acquired legacy OTA rivals to consolidate North American consumer travel booking traffic.
Expedia was founded in 1996 as a division inside Microsoft by Rich Barton.
Microsoft spun off Expedia in an initial public offering in 1999.