For the 2026 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 in the 2026 Connectivity Partner Program by reaching specific goals and business and technical metrics under the categories listed.3
Qualifying metrics
| Category | Metric |
|---|---|
| Production / Growth | Connected Properties NBV & Connected Properties NBV Growth (YoY) Fair Share Market Index |
| Partner engagement quality | Overall Partnership with EG through Annual Survey, Leadership engagement, Tech engagement, and commitment to partner with EG |
| Connection experience | Capability adoption and Capability Success Rates |
| Marketplace enhancements | Commercial and Technical Optimization Initiatives |
2026 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, Registration for Expedia Voices.
Timeline
The Connectivity Partner Program will operate on an annual basis:
- December 2024: Program criteria announced
- January 1 – December 31, 2025: Program qualification measurement period for 2025
- September 30, 2024: Deadline to submit capability adoption certification requests
- November 30, 2025: Deadline for successful certification completion
- December 13, 2025: Deadline for successful optimization initiative completion for credit
- Q1 2026 – Elite and Preferred partners announced for 2026 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.
