Expedia, Inc. is an American online travel company that operates a number of international online travel brands. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Bellevue, Washington. Expedia operates a number of travel-related websites, including Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Hotwire.com, trivago, and more. The company provides a wide range of travel services, including hotel reservations, airline tickets, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages, and more.