January 2011

US and Thailand prove most popular Christmas destinations for Aussies

On January 19, 2011 at 09:00 AM

Triple-digit growth for some international destinations last Christmas

Thanks to the strength of the Australian Dollar towards the end of last year, a number of international destinations, in particular the United States and Thailand, recorded significant growth among Australian travellers last Christmas, according to booking data* from online travel company Expedia.com.au. Read more

Christmas break leaves Aussies tired, stressed and in need of a holiday

On January 19, 2011 at 09:00 AM

If you’ve returned to work from the Christmas break feeling tired, stressed and maybe a little unmotivated, you’re not alone. A recent survey* conducted by online travel company Expedia.com.au has found that the recent Christmas break has left many Australians (27 per cent) feeling tired, stressed and feeling like they had not relaxed – particularly those who had spent it with family.

While over 70 per cent of Australians spent Christmas with family this year, many Gen Ys specifically found Christmas with the family particularly hard work. They reported feeling the most stressed and tired of any age group after their Christmas break, with around a quarter planning a last-minute escape now to recuperate. Read more

Manage the Expedia Facebook page and stand a chance to win 10K

On January 25, 2011 at 09:00 AM

Expedia.com.au to hand over the keys to its new Facebook page for one month

Calling all social media aficionados! Online travel company Expedia.com.au is giving Australians the chance to take over the reins of its brand new Facebook page for one month and will stand the chance to win $10,000.

From 4 February until 7 March, Expedia.com.au’s  Facebook page will be in the hands of three shortlisted applicants acting as interim administrators with one being selected as the winner. All they have to do to be in the running for $10,000 is to build Expedia.com.au’s online community by creating and posting the most engaging Expedia-relevant content on the company’s Facebook Wall. Read more

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