Expedia Group has carried out another round of job cuts, marking a new wave of layoffs at the online travel company. The company confirmed roles were eliminated but has not revealed how many employees were affected, making it hard to gauge the full scale of the reductions.
At the same time, Expedia is promoting more than 250 open positions through an internal hiring campaign, creating a mixed picture of layoffs and recruitment.
In a statement, Expedia said the job cuts are part of a broader effort to review the skills needed for the future and simplify its business structure.
The company explained it is reducing organizational layers to move faster, improve accountability, and operate more efficiently. Some roles are being removed while new ones are being created to align with changing business priorities.
Employees Share Impact on Social Media
Although the company has not disclosed which departments were affected, several employees shared on LinkedIn that their roles had been eliminated.
Ashley Riehlin, a principal product designer at Expedia, posted that many talented colleagues were impacted by the layoffs. Another employee, Shannon Riddle, a senior user research manager, wrote that she lost her job after spending seven years with the company.
Other employees posted messages encouraging people to apply for open roles at Expedia, highlighting the company’s continued hiring in some areas.
Part of Ongoing Layoffs Over Recent Years
This is not the first time Expedia has reduced its workforce in recent years.
- In April 2025, the company cut around 3% of its employees as part of a restructuring of product, technology, and finance teams.
- In March 2025, hundreds of marketing staff were laid off.
- In February 2024, Expedia eliminated about 1,500 jobs, nearly 9% of its workforce at the time.
These repeated layoffs show the company has been reshaping its operations.
Growing Focus on AI and New Leadership Roles
The latest cuts come after Expedia began hiring senior leaders focused on artificial intelligence strategy and business partnerships.
Earlier, the company appointed Xavier Amatriain as its first-ever Chief AI Officer, signalling a strong push toward technology-driven growth.
According to Expedia’s annual filings, the company had about 16,500 employees at the end of 2024, down from nearly 17,000 the year before. The recent layoffs will likely further reduce that number.
Overall, Expedia appears to be balancing cost-cutting with investment in new skills, especially in technology and AI. By reducing some roles and opening others, the company aims to streamline operations and prepare for future growth.
For many employees, the ongoing changes have created uncertainty as layoffs continue alongside new hiring.
