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Expedia Group Launches New Global Social Impact & Sustainability Strategy
Extending its Open World™ philosophy to its traveler experience and community and environmental impact, Expedia Group commits to advancing a more
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nExtending its Open World™ philosophy to its traveler experience and community and environmental impact, Expedia Group commits to advancing a more responsible, open and accessible travel industry\n\n SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nExpedia Group today announced its new global social impact and sustainability strategy to advance a travel ecosystem that is responsible, open, and accessible to all. Combining the company’s mission, purpose, and values with its traveler-centric mindset, the Open World™ social impact and sustainability strategy is focused on three priorities – increasing access for underserved travelers, democratizing the travel economy, and innovating sustainable solutions for the future of travel.\n\nEarlier this year, the company announced its Open World technology platform – created for partners of all sizes to leverage and configure products and services needed to succeed in the travel ecosystem. Aligned with this innovation, and the belief that travel is a force for good, the next iteration of Open World extends to the traveler experience, community engagement, and environmental impact.\n\n“Travel is transformative. It broadens horizons, strengthens connections and changes perspectives. With our new Open World™ social impact and sustainability forward-looking plans, we will further our mission to power travel for everyone, everywhere,” said Peter Kern, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Expedia Group. “Travel needs to lighten its footprint on the planet, and everyone should be able to experience it and receive the associated benefits. Now is the time to innovate the existing model. We have a responsibility to enable a stronger, more sustainable industry.”\n\nThe Open World™ social impact and sustainability strategy will tackle inequities in travel, accelerate meaningful change for the mosaic of travelers and communities that power the global industry, and ensure a healthy planet.\n\nExpedia Group’s social impact and sustainability strategic framework includes:\n\n\nInclusive pathways for underserved travelers\n\n\nUnfortunately, historic and social barriers still too often limit equitable and accessible travel. Per Expedia Group Media Solutions’ recent Inclusive Travel Insights Report1, demand is increasing as consumers are seeking more inclusive travel offerings when searching and booking. Expedia Group ...