Expedia

business

Address and Contact:

3150 139th Ave SE

Bellevue, WA

98005

Erin Krause
press@expedia.com
(425) 679-4317

http://www.expedia.com

Organization Description:

Expedia, Inc.'s mission is to get the world going by building the world's largest and most intelligent travel marketplace. Travel is one of the largest industries in the world, bringing together people, cultures and destinations across the globe. With more than $17 billion in annual gross travel bookings, Expedia, Inc. plays a leading role in facilitating travel, whether for business or for pleasure, and is committed to providing travelers with the very best resources to serve their travel needs.

Example Project:

World Heritage Alliance for Sustainable Tourism -- The cornerstone of Expedia's Corporate Social Responsibility Programs, WHA was formed in partnership by Expedia, Inc. and the United Nations Foundation, and now includes more than 50 travel industry partners committed to promoting sustainable tourism and the preservation and enhancement of historic, cultural and natural treasures and landmarks.

Activities that combat poverty:

Development, Education & Literacy, Transportation (56), Internet and Communication, Community Development

Activities that protect the environment:

Urban Ecology & Sustainable Cities, Wildlife, Public Environmental Conceptions & Behavior, Environmental Justice

Areas of Service:

Public Awareness, Education & Training, Grantmaking & Philanthropy, Products & Services, Sustainable Business Practices & Operations

Nations of the World:

Africa: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote D'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morroco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles

Asia: Viet Nam, Yemen, Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Phillipines, Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand

Europe: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Uzbekistan, Malta, Mauritius, Montegnegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Republic of Moldova

Americas: Argentina, Belize, United States of America, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuala, El Salvador, Uruguay, Nicaragua, Canada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Suriname

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands