Expedia Takes Aim At Mobile

Expedia.ca has unveiled updates to its Expedia app. The updates to the free app include the ability to book rental cars and local activities in destinations around the world, complementing the app’s already extensive selection of flights and hotels. The new technology updates are just a few examples of commitment from Expedia.ca to providing an easy and intuitive booking process while surfacing the best deals they can provide.

Sean Shannon, managing director of the Expedia brand in Canada, said: “We’ve had many exciting technology advancements at Expedia.ca this year. We strive to provide Canadians with the most intuitive tools for planning their travel. Our aim is to simplify the mobile experience so that whether you’ve spent months planning your trip or are booking on-the-fly, the Expedia app puts all of the features you need to book right at your fingertips.”

With the newest additions to the Expedia app, customers can now choose from 26 car rental suppliers globally and book in just a few clicks through the app.

By including the ability to book local activities within the app, Expedia.ca now brings over 10,000 activities in more than 90 destinations to the mobile application. Activities include excursions, show tickets, spa treatments and a range of other activities to meet every Canadian traveller’s needs while away.

Acting as a mobile extension to Expedia.ca world-renowned online booking tools, the Expedia app represents the ideal travel companion, wrapping travel, accommodations and activities into one streamlined experience on-the-go.

Enhancements made to the mobile experience by Expedia.ca reinforces their commitment to consolidating all facets of travel planning into one accessible package, making the Expedia app a one-stop travel concierge, there for travellers when they need it most.