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Where did Expedians show up in September? Check out the events that sparked conversations around sustainability, technology, partnerships and community. ⬇️ 🌍 𝗡𝗬 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 At Skift Global Forum, we hosted an event with our partners at Travalyst, including its founder, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. We invited industry peers for an energizing conversation about how we can partner to promote more responsible choices for our travelers and support the destinations we are all dependent on across travel and tourism. 🤖 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗟𝗗𝗡 Our teams connected with the wider data community to explore real-world applications and the future of data-driven business. In a fireside chat, Data & AI leaders, Ayo Taiwo and Sabeena Shafaq shared how we’re building our agentic AI platform, supporting internal adoption and using “time to first agent” as a key benchmark. 💻 𝗪𝗲𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 From booth conversations to the main stage, our team connected with the developer community in San José. Engineering leaders Debashis Saha and Julia Elliott shared ideas on building in the AI era and creating software systems designed to work together in new ways. 🏡 𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗥 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗫𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮 Our Vrbo and Escapia teams connected with property managers and vacation rental leaders in Orlando to exchange ideas on pricing, technology, regulation and guest experience. ✈️ 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Our teams held more than 125 partner meetings and six hotel events, including a Travel Pulse Partner Breakfast with 42 hotel partners from across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The conversations focused on regional travel trends, recovery and what’s next for the market. ⚽ 𝗔𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 To celebrate Hotels.com and Arsenal Football Club’s renewed multiyear partnership and Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years, Rory Paterson, VP Media & Sponsorships, hosted an insightful conversation with former Arsenal defender Martin Keown and Arsenal Chief Communications Officer Kate Laurens. ☀️ 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘅 & 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 Across Expedia Group, our LEAD chapters created exhibits inspired by meaningful cultural symbols to foster learning, appreciation and inclusion. In Dallas, colleagues gathered for a Sun Exhibit and Paleta Social, reflecting on the traditions, values, memories and experiences that bring us together. #LifeAtExpediaGroup

My one-year anniversary at Expedia Group was on September 22nd so I’ve been reflecting on how one genuine conversation can change the course of your career. At the 2025 National Sales Network (Headquarters) Conference in Las Vegas, an elevator conversation with Expedia Group Area Managers Jerrica Burns and Jessica C. Johnson turned into an opportunity to learn more about the company, which then ultimately led into an offer I was excited to accept. Nearly a year later, I’ve had the opportunity to grow within Expedia Group, build meaningful relationships, work alongside incredible people, and continue developing both personally and professionally. Returning to NSN this year as an Expedian was a true full-circle moment! Being able to speak with candidates and tell them, “I was in your position last year,” made the experience especially meaningful. It was a reminder that sometimes, the opportunity you’re looking for can begin with something as simple as a conversation. For those looking to make the most of their next networking opportunity, here’s my advice for building authentic connections: 1. Be genuinely curious: Ask thoughtful questions and seek to understand someone’s experience. People remember conversations that feel authentic. 2. Explain your story clearly: Share who you are, what you do, and what interests you. You don’t need a perfect pitch, just a clear way to begin. 3. Follow up: Send a short message that references something you discussed. The best connections continue beyond the event.

60% of travelers think more about their environmental impact than they did three to five years ago. 94% would travel off-peak to protect local environments. The interest is real. The gap is in the information. When sustainability data is inconsistent or hard to trust, partners can't communicate their efforts effectively, no matter how much work they've done. Over the past year, Expedia Group has been closing that gap:   • Certifications displayed across our brands: 10 → 80+   • Certified lodging inventory growth since 2025: 100%+   • Refined representation of sustainability claims   • Improved enablement for commercial and support teams The goal: a credible, consistent framework for partners. And clearer information for travelers who want to act on their values. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eafUCXD5

As New York Climate Week comes to a close, I’m feeling deeply grateful for the time spent with friends, peers and partners. There is nothing quite like being in community and having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect. One highlight was attending Skift Global Forum, where we joined our partners at Travalyst, including its founder, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex. He delivered a compelling call to action, reminding the industry of our shared responsibility to the destinations and communities at the heart of travel. I couldn’t agree more. Destination stewardship is at the heart of Expedia Group's impact strategy because travel depends on thriving places and communities. That is why we are continuing to grow the Expedia Trails Fund- restoring and future-proofing the trails, parks and natural spaces that our travelers love. Through our partnership with Travel Forward (formerly the Travel Foundation) and the Destination Climate Champions program, we are helping create tools to strengthen destination resilience. And through our continued work with peers in Travalyst, we are advancing shared standards, better data and greater transparency- so more responsible choices become easier for our travelers to find and understand. This week leaves me even more inspired to think bigger about what we can accomplish as an industry- and to keep building a better future for travel.

As Expedia Group enters its 15th Month of Caring, true impact isn’t measured by what we say, it’s defined by the local communities and organizations leading change every single day. To celebrate this milestone, we’re stepping back to center the voices, stories, and missions of the partners we support. From cleaning waterways to packing essential meals, our employees are proud to contribute to the incredible work of organizations like Puget Soundkeeper, Sufra NW London, and HopeAustin. Thank you to all of our partner organizations for giving Expedians the platform to serve, connect, and help make travel and our global communities more meaningful. Interested in learning more about on how we’re connecting to our communities around the world? http://ms.spr.ly/6047a9PDz