Expedia, boasting impressive figures - ready to dive in?
Expedia, the global online travel company, has announced its forecasts for the business year 2025, projecting a growth of 3% to 5% for both full-year gross bookings and revenue. This optimistic outlook is supported by the company's strong performance in the second quarter of 2025, where it exceeded guidance by delivering 5% bookings growth and 6% revenue growth year-over-year.
The growth in bookings was driven primarily by international markets, with Q2 2025 booked room nights growing 7%. Total gross bookings increased 5%, with a notable 17% growth in B2B gross bookings and a 1% rise in B2C gross bookings.
Revenue for Q2 grew 6%, led by B2B and Advertising segments growing 15% and 19%, respectively. Expedia also expanded adjusted EBITDA margins by 190 basis points and adjusted EBIT margins by 207 basis points, indicating improved profitability.
Recently, Expedia raised its full-year guidance, increasing expected gross bookings and revenue growth by 1 percentage point compared to previous projections. This means the company now expects 2025 bookings and revenue to grow moderately in the mid-single-digit range.
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The forecasted growth for Expedia's bookings and revenues is a positive sign for the travel industry, suggesting that the travel fever is not showing signs of abating. The forecasts indicate continued growth for Expedia's business in the near future, which could mean a positive outlook for the industry as a whole. According to Expedia, the travel industry may continue to experience growth based on these forecasts.
The forecasted growth in Expedia's business, ranging from 3% to 5% for both full-year gross bookings and revenue, is primarily driven by international markets and substantial growth in specific segments like B2B and Advertising. This growth points towards a continued robust performance in the finance and business sectors for Expedia and potentially the travel industry as a whole.
