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To further our commitment to building a workforce that represents the diversity of our travelers, we are proudly sponsoring the 2024 Lesbians Who Tech & Allies Summit. Lesbians Who Tech & Allies, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ professional community, is paving the way for visibility, intersectionality, and positive change for LGBTQ+ women, women of color, and nonbinary leaders. We're excited to contribute to their mission and share our Well-Traveled with Pride platform, which celebrates stories of our LGBTQ+ employees. If you're attending, add these to your calendar: ? Candice Tang, VP of Developer Experience & Runtime Platforms, leads a session on optimizing our travel platforms to boost performance and drive innovation on September 18th. ?? Come say hi to us at our booth to learn more about our career opportunities and how we’re powering travel for everyone, everywhere! #LWTSummit #LifeAtExpediaGroup

Every September, Expedians worldwide are encouraged to spend a day giving back to their communities. With Month of Caring, employees have the chance to support causes they’re passionate about and make a positive difference locally. This year we’re following Angie DeRosa, Senior Content Strategist and head of Chicago’s chapter of Expedia Cares, as she shares her rewarding experience volunteering at the Anti-Cruelty River North Training and Education Center. Read more about all the paw-sitive impact she’s made: https://lnkd.in/gCFmEeZq #LifeAtExpediaGroup

“At Expedia Group, innovation is part of our DNA and contributing to the projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible is incredibly rewarding.” - Aman Gupta, Senior Software Developer Take a look behind our technology to understand how Aman’s team focuses on using machine learning to create a more personalized traveler experience. https://bit.ly/47lWA1U #LifeAtExpediaGroup #TravelTech

The Latina Leadership Summit is back for a third year, but this time we’re mixing things up and bringing the event to the vibrant city of Miami! In collaboration with our Inclusion Business Group, Latinx at Expedia & Allies for Development (LEAD) and L500 Inc., a non-profit organization focused on elevating more Latinas into executive roles, we’re looking forward to a day of engaging discussions with prominent Latina leaders and allies sharing insights and building meaningful connections to uplift more Latinas into leadership roles. Save the date for October 10, 2024, to meet us in person in Miami or connect virtually. Stay tuned for registration opening soon! #LLS24

Next stop, Croatia and Montenegro! ???? ???? Senior Market Manager, Emily Snyder, and Area Manager, Laurina Stapleton, took a summer road trip to explore the beauty of Croatia and Montenegro. Starting in Dubrovnik, they ventured south to Kotor, stopping in Tivat, before heading north to Zadar. Taking advantage of our EG employee discount, they stayed at Hotel Libertas in Montenegro and Art Hotel Kalelarga in Croatia. And booked their rental car through Expedia – must get that OneKeyCash! “Traveling with another EG employee made this one of the best trips of my life! Everything from the planning and booking process to the actual trip went so smoothly as we are both well versed in travel.” - Emily Synder #EGoutofoffice #LifeAtExpediaGroup

More than just a leader at work, Akanksha Singh is also a mother and avid traveler. As Director, User Experience at Expedia Group, Akanksha shares how working with her teams across the globe helps her create better travel experiences for our travelers. Find out more about our women Expedians and their experiences working with us: https://bit.ly/4cMfHmW #LifeAtExpediaGroup

September has arrived, which means it’s Month of Caring here at Expedia Group! We dedicate this month to giving back, encouraging employees around the world to volunteer their time, energy, and skills with organizations in their community. Joelle Rudder, Workplace Support Manager, has been leading Month of Caring efforts in Denver, Colorado since 2019 with the Longhopes Donkey Shelter. Joelle’s passion for this organization has helped create a lasting impact, with many Expedians joining her in support. Learn more about Joelle’s passion for this remarkable non-profit now: https://bit.ly/3T5xoGQ #MonthOfCaring #LifeAtExpediaGroup

Well, this month was totally Aug-some! Let’s check out some highlights. ?? Podcast ??? Jennifer Andre, VP of Media Sales, joined Brand USA's podcast to discuss the partnership with Illinois Office of Tourism, plans as the world’s leading travel media network, first-party data, and more. Listen now: https://apple.co/3Z3coV0 Yukata Day ???? Our Tokyo colleagues are the fashion champions for the month with their summer kimonos. The team enjoyed summer celebrations for Yakuta Day 2024. National Sales Network ?? We had the pleasure of sponsoring the National Sales Network conference in Houston, TX for the first time! The conference was an amazing chance for us to connect, learn, and grow alongside some truly inspiring individuals. Seven Years! ?? The Amman office hit their 7 years mark of exploring together by celebrating with matching EG t-shirts. Pride ????? Our team in Amsterdam had a beautiful day celebrating at the Canal Pride Parade on our Well-Traveled with Pride boat. National Day ???? Our Singapore colleagues dressed up in red and white to celebrate National Day! The team took the opportunity for a lunch and learn, with a storytelling session about Singapore. Partner Event ?? S?o Paulo hosted their first CORE OTA Vacation Rental Event in their new office. It was a great opportunity to dive into technology and innovation while emphasizing the crucial role of our tool, Travel Ads. Sustainable Hospitality Alliance ?? We partnered with Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to help create jobs with the hospitality sector across India. We welcomed 120 students to our Guragon office meet with employees, learn LinkedIn best practices and take an office tour. #LifeAtExpediaGroup

Over the past year, we've been working to foster an environment where everyone is seen, heard, and valued, with inclusion and diversity at the center of our efforts. As we move forward, we're committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our travelers, contributes to our communities, and promotes a healthier planet. Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/4e1GA7r #LifeAtExpediaGroup #InclusionAndDiversity

As the summer internship program comes to end this week, our London interns are signing off by highlighting their favorite spots in the office. Which would you choose? ?? #LifeAtExpediaGroup