Expedia B2B Integrates CarTrawler and Tiqets, Keeps Focus on Long-Term B2B Game

Expedia Group B2B President and Chief Commercial Officer Alfonso Paredes said the CarTrawler acquisition closed on September 1 and Tiqets is fully integrated, with its activities live on Expedia's Rapid API and a small test on the UK Travel Agent Affiliate Program. Expedia B2B revenue grew 23% year on year in Q2, marking 20 consecutive quarters of double-digit growth, though margins were squeezed by partner mix and integration costs. Paredes said the biggest risk is losing focus, stressing that AI is the interface and Expedia B2B is the infrastructure.