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Uber Teams with Expedia for In-App Hotel Bookings

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced in-app hotel booking at the Go-Get event in New York.
Uber partnered with Expedia Group to offer over 700,000 hotels worldwide.
Uber One members get at least 20% off 10,000 hotels and 10% Uber Credits back.
Travel mode provides curated recommendations, airport directions and city guides.
Eats for the Way lets riders in select U.S. cities pre-order snacks or drinks with premium rides.

History

Historical Context

Expedia began as Microsoft’s online travel service in October 1996, becoming the first major tech-company booking platform and later spinning off as a public company in 1999 before IAC took control in 2001. Its growth to over 200 travel websites and 3.5 million lodging options laid the groundwork for today’s partnership, where Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi integrates Uber with Expedia’s hotel inventory.

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Story summary

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced in-app hotel booking at the Go-Get event in New York.
Uber partnered with Expedia Group to offer over 700,000 hotels worldwide.
Uber One members get at least 20% off 10,000 hotels and 10% Uber Credits back.
Travel mode provides curated recommendations, airport directions and city guides.
Eats for the Way lets riders in select U.S. cities pre-order snacks or drinks with premium rides.

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