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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.

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Impact and considerations

By acquiring and integrating capabilities across hotels, flights, cars, activities and insurance, Expedia B2B is building one-stop infrastructure, with implications for OTA, TMC and corporate travel distribution and supplier connectivity.

Key points

  • The CarTrawler acquisition closed on September 1 and Tiqets is fully integrated, with its activities live on Expedia's Rapid API.
  • Tiqets is being tested on the UK Travel Agent Affiliate Program, where selected agencies can sell its inventory.
  • 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 speed must be paired with discipline and control.
  • Expedia makes inventory available to AI agents through an MCP server; partners need a clear use case plus identity, permissions, testing and monitoring.
  • Expedia B2B launched NAB Travel with National Australia Bank and a strategic technology partnership with Qantas Loyalty.
  • CarTrawler technology and inventory will come to Rapid API next year.

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First source publication
30 Sept 2026, 09:26
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30 Sept 2026, 12:01
Last updated
30 Sept 2026, 09:26
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