Do you want to power global travel for everyone, everywhere by helping businesses around the world be more successful? Are you ready to fuel industry change and jumpstart your commercial career in Expedia for Business (E4B) at a leading travel technology company? As an Intern at Expedia Group, you’ll work on meaningful projects that innovate travel and be a part of a supportive culture of inclusivity and impact. 

We pave the route for our early careers talent to go far and fast with accelerated career development. By joining the Expedia Group 2023 Global Summer Internship Program as a Commercial Intern, you’ll fully integrate into our inclusive community and gain a well-rounded experience of life at Expedia Group. At the conclusion of the program, you’ll have the opportunity to reflect on your experience with your manager and potentially receive a conversion offer for a full-time role as part of our Expedia Group Graduate Program after you graduate!   

About the Internship Program:

• Onboarding: first week support with our Early Careers team, introductions to Expedia Group, laptop set up, meeting your intern cohort 

• Intern Bootcamp: role-specific skills learning to help you get set up for success 

• Social events: regular fun events for all interns to get to know each other during the program  

• Leadership Series: opportunities to directly ask questions and learn about the career journeys of our leaders during exclusive intern-only Q&A events

• Learning Series: interactive workshops to build professional & soft skills, and to support development, including topics such as personal branding and mental wellness   

• Support: coaching and advice, provided by managers, navigators (buddies) and Early Careers 

• Project work: interns enjoy a great level of responsibility and complete incredible projects specific to their role profile based on our business needs

What You’ll do:

In E4B, we manage Expedia Group’s business-to-business (B2B) relationships - ranging from large airlines, hotels, vacation rentals, cruises, car rentals, financial institutions, travel agents and more - which connect partners with all that EG offers in pursuit of their goals. By joining the 2022 Expedia Group Internship Program as a Commercial Intern, you’ll be immersed in a variety of different teams that stretch across Strategic Travel Partners, Lodging Account Management, Commercial Partnerships, and Media & Brand Partnerships teams.

• You’ll develop an understanding of the sales techniques used in partner engagements to drive business needs

• You’ll understand the industry and competitive landscape of your team

• You’ll assist your team in growing and optimizing an account portfolio focusing on the adoption of EG's full suite of technology products and tools.

• You’ll uncover partner needs by listening to partners, analyzing internal data, and exploring external sources

Who You Are:

We know that many potential candidates can be hesitant to apply for a job if they aren't sure that they meet all the criteria shared. If you meet all the criteria labelled ‘Must’ and are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply!

• Must be available to start to commit to the full program dates

  • May 22nd, 2023 – July 28th, 2023 OR June 26th, 2023 – September 1st, 2023

• Must be graduating with an undergraduate degree between April and July 2024 focused on a commercial or business-related degree (e.g., Business, Hospitality, Marketing, Economics, etc.)

• Must be willing to relocate to city of job location if outside commuting distance

• Must have no more than 2 years' professional experience

• Helpful to have a growth or learner mindset

• Helpful to have empathy and be inclusive

• Helpful to have organization and time management skills, rigor, attention to details

What We Offer:

Successful candidates will receive a competitive compensation package including the benefits below and more 

• Competitive hourly wage

• Travel discounts

• Opportunity to receive a full-time offer after graduation through our career accelerating rotational program, Expedia Group Graduate Program

• Relocation support (if eligible)

Next Steps

Apply now! Our dedicated early careers team will review your application and suitable applicants will be encouraged to complete an immersive strength based online assessment as the first step. Depending on the role profile you are applying to, selected candidates may also be asked to take a skills-based screening assessment.

Candidates who are invited to a final round interview will have the opportunity to meet with members of our team through two virtual interviews covering both technical and behavioral skills related to the position. These interviews will also be a chance for you to learn more about us, too! 

Our Commitments:

• Expedia Group 2021 Inclusion & Diversity Report

• Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report

• Expedia Group has made commitments that will propel us forward on the path to progress, including our hiring target for women to occupy 50 percent of roles at all levels by the end of 2025, and 25 percent of U.S. external hires to come from racially and ethnically underrepresented groups by the end of 2022. We want to build lasting changes for future generations.

At Expedia Group, we believe in bringing people together and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and can do their best work. We care about our employees’ safety and well-being, so we’re requiring new hires in the U.S. to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status before their start date as a condition of employment. Expedia Group will consider requests for a reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law.

Expedia Group powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We are made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. From engineers and marketers to customer service and concierge teams, our people are what power us to deliver the experience that brings travel closer to our customers and partners every single day.