Who is egencia?

Who is egencia?

Egencia – an American Express Global Business Travel Company – is the only proven, global B2B travel tech platform. Originating from the labs of global tech giants, we deliver the best user experiences, unmatched content, and unbeatable service to more than two million travelers worldwide.

How much does egencia cost?

Egencia Corporate Travel’s fee for on-line airline reservations is $7.00 (no charge for auto rental or hotel). The $7.00 fee will be incorporated in the quoted airfare. If agent assistance is required, the fees are $30.00 for domestic and $40.00 for international flights.

Is Egencia part of Expedia?

American Express Global Business Travel completes acquisition of Egencia from Expedia Group.

Where is egencia based?

Bellevue, WA
CEO & Founding Date

Headquarter	10900 NE 4th St Bellevue, WA United States of America
Website	www.egencia.com
Founding Date	2002
Tel	(866) 328-0110
Company Status	Private

Is Expedia and Egencia the same?

Egencia background: Expedia’s business arm was originally called Expedia Corporate Travel and rebranded to Egencia in 2008. Expedia in 2004 acquired a French corporate travel firm called Egencia. The acquisition is part of Expedia’s move to streamline parts of its operation.

Did Expedia sell Egencia?

American Express Global Business Travel has completed the acquisition of Egencia from the Expedia Group. As part of the deal, Expedia has become a shareholder in GBT and secured a ‘long-term agreement’ to provide accommodation content to GBT.

How do I cancel Egencia?

It’s easy to do, just go to your hotel booking in Egencia and cancel at least 24 hours before you’re due to check in. Cancellations can be completed from your browser or the Egencia mobile app. Events like what we’re facing today force us to continually consider our solution differently. Egencia embraces this.

Is Expedia owned by Microsoft?

Following the initial public offering, Expedia, Inc. will become a separate company, but will have a contractual relationship with and be majority-owned by Microsoft®. As part of the contractual relationship, Expedia, Inc. will continue to provide Travel travel services on the MSN.

Why did Expedia sell Egencia?

Finally, Kern said, Expedia has been on a mission to simplify its company, and GBT’s acquisition of Egencia will help it focus more on its core B2B and B2C businesses.

Is Egencia owned by AmEx?

When was egencia founded?

Expedia Group

Expedia Group’s headquarters in Seattle, Washington
Industry	Travel technology
Predecessor	Liberty Expedia Holdings
Founded	October 22, 1996 (as a division of Microsoft)
Founder	Rich Barton

Why did AmEx buy Egencia?

The deal, first announced in May, cements Amex GBT’s position as the world’s largest travel management company, but it also brings the small- and midmarket customer into focus for the brand. According to a statement from GBT, it will accelerate investment in the Egencia brand, people and technology.

Can you book for someone else on Egencia?

A: To request permission to book travel for others, go to my travelers from the Travel Arranging and Approving section of your Egencia profile. Type in the first and last name of the traveler and click add. Once completed, you will receive confirmation that your request has been sent to the traveler.

Can I book personal travel from Egencia?

Can I book personal travel (for myself or other employees) on Egencia? No. Egencia should not be used to book personal travel.

Who is Peter Kern?

Peter Kern is the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Expedia Group. Mr. Kern has been a director of Expedia Group since completion of the IAC/Expedia Group Spin-Off and has served as Vice Chairman of Expedia Group since June 2018.

Does AMEX own Expedia?

Expedia’s ownership stake in AmEx Global Business Travel would come after the private equity giant Carlyle Group Inc. reneged on buying a 20% stake in the joint venture in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, lawsuits over the failed deal were settled.

Who bought Expedia?

Expedia

Expedia.com logo
Type of business	Subsidiary
Type of site	Travel agency Metasearch engine
Available in	English
Owner	Expedia Group

Does Google Own Expedia?

It is owned and operated by Expedia Group.