Expedia Group has announced AUTONOMOUS ONBOARDING, which it says is a faster, simpler way for properties to join its global travel marketplace without leaving the connectivity software they already use. The company says properties can select Expedia Group as a distribution channel, accept their agreement and go live in less than 24 hours – without a separate onboarding workflow or duplicate data entry.
Here are some key highlights:
- Properties can join Expedia Group through their existing software and go live in under 24 hours.
- The launch gives properties a simpler path to Expedia Group’s consumer brands, B2B network and AI agentic bookings.
- Five connectivity partners across multiple markets shaped the experience in pilot: HotelRunner, Yanolja Cloud Solutions, RoomCloud, RateGain and Eviivo.
Expedia Group adds that work that once required manual setup now happens automatically. The Group’s technology reaches into the property’s existing software and transfers the critical data needed to set up the hotel, including room types, rates and rate plans, photos, amenities, payment setups, availability, and other property details. That data is then validated by Expedia Group, so the property can go live quickly.
We spoke to Chris Hodges, VP of Global Connectivity & Partner Solutions, Expedia Group about the workflow of Autonomous Onboarding and the importance of agility in today’s hospitality industry.
Watch the full interview here:
Plug into Expedia Group’s global demand
Once live, properties can reach travelers through Expedia Group’s multiple consumer brands, its B2B distribution network of more than 75,000 partners and 200,000 travel advisors, and its emerging AI-powered travel partnerships. Expedia Group’s platform saw more than one billion average monthly searches and recorded more than 415 million booked room nights in 2025, giving properties access to significant global demand.
Built with software providers
Ahead of the launch, Expedia Group partnered with five pilot providers to bring Autonomous Onboarding to life: HotelRunner, Yanolja Cloud Solutions, RoomCloud, RateGain and Eviivo.
“Adding a new source of demand should not add a new layer of work,” said Hodges, who also wrote a more detailed post about the process here. “Autonomous Onboarding makes it much easier for properties to join Expedia Group through the technology they already use. It is an important first step in our broader vision for AUTONOMOUS DISTRIBUTION, where partners can spend less time on manual processes and more time growing their business.”
The journey ahead
Autonomous Onboarding is the first phase of Expedia Group’s Autonomous Distribution journey. Beginning with onboarding, the longer-term vision is to make the full distribution lifecycle simpler and more intelligent, extending into how partners manage and, over time, optimize their business.
