For the 2026/27 Connectivity Partner Program, both Elite and Preferred partners will be eligible for the following potential benefits, unless otherwise noted.1
Expedia Group’s Connectivity Partner Program
Expedia Group’s Connectivity Partner Program is designed to recognize our top connectivity partners and reward them with exclusive benefits. The program offers benefits for connectivity partners in two qualifying tiers, Elite and Preferred, which may include business advantages, special product access and collaboration, and premium promotion. Connectivity partners can qualify based on their standing across various market enhancements, engagement quality, and technical criteria metrics.
How to qualify
Connectivity partners can secure Elite or Preferred status for 2027 by reaching specific goals and business and technical metrics under the categories listed.3
Qualifying metrics
| Category | Metric |
|---|---|
| Production / Growth | Connected Properties Net Room Nights (booked)*, Connected Properties Net Room Nights (booked) Growth (YoY)*, Offer Strength * Eligibility criteria apply to participate in this metric. Please consult your account manager for more details. |
| Partner engagement quality | Based on Expedia Voices participation, survey participation, leadership and tech engagement, innovation, signing letter of intent in adopting the Autonomous Supply suite and overall partnership with Expedia Group |
| Connection experience | Capability adoption and Capability Success Rates |
| Commercial & Technical | Optimization Initiatives |
2026/27 Connectivity Partner Program minimum requirements
System type requirements: Property Distribution Software4
Technical requirements: Availability/Rates API with support for Expedia Traveler Preference (ETP), Booking Retrieval/ Notification API with support for Expedia Virtual Card (EVC) and Value Add Promotions (VAP), PCI compliance (where applicable)
Commercial requirements: Expedia Group API License Agreement acceptance.
Timeline
The Connectivity Partner Program will operate on an annual basis:
- September 2025: Program criteria announced
- January 1 - December 31, 2026: Program qualification measurement period
- September 30, 2026: Deadline to submit capability adoption certification requests
- November 27, 2026: Deadline for successful certification completion
- December 11, 2026: Deadline for successful optimization initiative completion for credit
- Q1 2027 - Elite and Preferred partners announced for 2027 program
See the current list of Elite and Preferred Connectivity Partners
Want to participate?
Already participating and have questions? Contact your Connectivity Account Manager.
1 The list of benefits offered in the program is subject to change by Expedia Group and benefits with additional qualifying criteria or availability considerations are noted.
2 Expedia Group will determine in its sole discretion whether any API or capability is offered to connectivity partners qualified to receive this benefit.
3 Expedia Group will determine in its sole discretion whether connectivity partners are accepted or can remain in the program.
4 "Distribution" refers to sending Availability and Rates and receiving Bookings.
