Expedia

Here are examples of some benefits our full-time U.S. employees receive:

• Check-up time: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, flexible spending accounts, onsite flu shots, and more.
• Down time: paid vacation at 3 weeks your first year, increasing by an additional week at your 3rd and 7th years of service, company holidays, wellness and fitness reimbursement program, and sick leave.
• Investment time: 401(k) savings plan with company match, plus retirement education.
• Just-in-case time: life & AD&D insurance, disability insurance, adoption assistance, employee assistance program, group legal program, assistance with bereavement travel, and new parent benefits including an income supplement for new-child bonding time.
• Any time: reimbursements for leisure travel each year ($250-$750, depending on tenure), travel discounts, retail discounts, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching charitable gift program, community service activities, worldwide travel assistance, business travel accident insurance, and discounts for auto/home insurance.
• Work time: employee rewards and recognition, no stuffy dress codes, relaxed environment, transportation benefits, employee referral bonus, and company sponsored events and activities
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Expedia Cares

Expedia, Inc. is committed to being a good corporate citizen in the communities where our employees live and work, and where our travelers visit. We believe that supporting the social, environmental and economic conditions of the communities where we do business can positively impact the future and well-being of our company, our employees, our industry and the world. Together, we can help make our local and global communities great places for generations to come.

Here are some of the programs that represent our approach to corporate citizenship.

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières
Expedia, Inc. is pleased to support the work of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), an international medical humanitarian organization working in more than 60 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. Expedia and its employees support MSF by providing support for disaster relief efforts and ongoing operations.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

Expedia.com has partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to support St. Jude’s pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Through participation in the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign, an employee donation drive, and corporate matching donations, Expedia.com helps make it possible for St. Jude to ensure no child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay.

Local Community Engagement

Expedia, Inc. engages in a variety of charitable partnerships in the cities where our offices are located around the globe. We support local communities through employee volunteerism, non-profit board membership; community service days; drives to gather food, clothing and toys; and company grants to support local non-profit programs. 

Matching Gifts
Expedia, Inc. supports the causes its employees care about through its matching gift program. Employee contributions made to 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions are matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 annually for employees based in the United States and Canada. In addition, 

Sustainable Travel and Tourism:

UNESCO World Heritage
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized nearly 900 cultural and historical sites around the globe with the World Heritage designation honoring their relevance as global treasures. Our company helps to educate and engage the traveling public about protecting and preserving these global treasures via dedicated initiatives on Expedia.

Green Travel Options
Expedia offers greentravel options to our customers including the opportunity to purchase carbonoffsets to counterbalance the environmental impact of air travel. Expedia has partnered with TerraPass, a leading carbon offset provider, to help travelers easily reduce their carbon footprint. Offsets purchased fund clean energy and carbon reduction projects. In addition, Expedia offers travelers hybrid car rentals, green hotel options, and tips for responsible travel.

A Caring Company:

The Hotels.com team, rolling up under our Expedia Asia Pacific Limited operations, was recognized as a “Caring Company” by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. The award recognizes companies that show they care for the community, employees, and the environment.

Debra, Market Management - Partner Services Group

School

CornellUniversity, Class of 2010.  Previous Expedia, Inc. intern.

Why did you choose to work at Expedia?

My past summer internships have been at hotels, so I thought working at Expedia would give me the opportunity to see a different side of the hospitality industry.   The people seemed friendly and outgoing – I could see myself fitting in!

What’s a typical day at Expedia like for you?

I turn my computer on (after getting coffee, of course) and check my e-mail. From there I really can’t describe a typical day, as everyday is different.  Each day I have new responsibilities and projects to work on.  

What's your favorite city to visit in the world and why?

New York Cityis my favorite; there really is no place like it.

What do you do for fun?

I love to travel, hang out with friends, and play tennis.

What are three words you'd use to describe working here?

Challenging, encouraging, and rewarding.

Waqas, Technology

Describe your most memorable Expedia moment.

My first spec review. It was an incredible feeling to actually lead a team of experienced engineers as an intern and then have my work respected by some of the smartest people in the tech industry!

What's your favorite place to visit in the world and why?

An absolutely beautiful country where I grew up and where my family and friends live—Pakistan.

Tell us about your most exotic or exciting travel experience.

Hanging out with snake-charmers, Sahara storytellers and folk musicians in Morocco.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation!  And it'd make my life a lot easier.  That way I would never be too late when I oversleep (which I do all the time)!

What book are you reading right now?

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.

Umang, Product Management - Partner Services Group

School

Darden Graduate School of Business Administration (University of Virginia), Class of 2008.  Previous Expedia, Inc. intern.

Why did you choose to work at Expedia?

I chose Expedia because of it's dynamic work environment, the competitive industry it leads, the many international opportunities it provides, and the smart and friendly people I get to work with.

Describe your most memorable Expedia moment.

When I was asked to make a presentation to several senior executives (including the CEO of my group) at the end of my summer Product Manager MBA internship at Expedia.

Tell us about your most exotic destination.

Capri, Italy. It has the bluest water, the most sheer cliffs, the most winding roads, and the most spectacular villas I've ever seen.

What's the best part about working here?

The responsibility you're given is significant - whether as a full-time or an intern. Your efforts and decisions have a real impact on the business.

What do you do for fun?

Bike, hike, yoga; chill out with family and friends.