Release Notes

June 2025 – Latest update

1) A simplified way to sign in:

We're simplifying the way your account works on the Travel Creator Program (previously known as the Affiliate Program) and across Expedia Group's family of brands, including Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo.


With our new universal sign-in functionality, you will need only one username and password to access many of our Expedia Group partner and traveler sites. With your Travel Creator account credentials, you will also be able to:

  • Sign in to your traveler accounts on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo and access our Creator Toolbox functionality on the mobile app
  • Access any other Partner’s account you may have on Expedia Group Console, Expedia Partner Central (‘EPC’), Media Solutions Ad Portal (‘MeSo’)

When our universal sign-in launches, here's what to look out for:

  1. You'll receive an email with access instructions
  2. If you already have an Expedia Group account on a traveler site (Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Vrbo.com, etc.) that matches your Travel Creator Program (Affiliate Program) account:
    • Simply sign in with the same credentials
  3. If you don't have an Expedia Group account at all:
    • An account will be automatically created for you
    • You'll need to:
      • Set a password (can be the same if it matches the requirements)
      • Provide your mobile number for security
      • Verify your email with a one-time password
  4. Managing separate accounts:
    • If you already use different email addresses for Traveler and Travel Creator Program accounts, they'll remain separate
    • If you prefer keeping your accounts separate, you can either:
      • Update the email address on your Traveller account, or
      • Request a change to your Travel Creator Program account email

2) Updated terms and conditions

We have made important updates to the Expedia Group Creator & Affiliate Terms and Conditions. These changes aim to clarify processes and enhance compliance by updating various sections on privacy and content to be consistent with applicable laws.

The key updated Terms and Conditions include: 

  • Simplified language and sections: We have updated the definitions with "Creator", organized terms into relevant Parts A to C, and simplified and used consistent language throughout the Terms and Conditions.
  • Clarified processes: Any changes to the Terms and Conditions shall be notified to you with 30 days' notice. If you do not agree to these changes, you may provide 30 days' notice to us that you wish to terminate your participation in the Program. Your continued participation will constitute your acceptance of the changes. 
  • Updated API and Travel Content sections: Updates include that no sharing or redistribution of our Program API or Travel Content is allowed. 
  • Compliance Requirements: We have included Content Submission Guidelines and other guidelines on the use of social media in line with applicable laws.
  • Single Account and Simplified Sign-In: The updates include the changes described above regarding how your account, profile information, login credentials and deletion right will work across Expedia Group and will be unified in our systems.
  • Right to withdraw your consent: We have updated who you should contact if you wish to exercise your right to withdraw your consent to the use of your Personal Material.
  • Updated Privacy terms: We have updated our Privacy clause as well as our online Controller to Controller agreement with you. 

These changes take effect 30 days from the date of this notification. We encourage you to review the full revised Terms and Conditions here.

3) Updated logo

We've updated our logo for the Expedia Group Travel Creator Program! Don't be alarmed when you see a different look across our site and communications. 

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See previous updates below

November 2024

Latest Update – You can use the Creator Toolbox on our apps!

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Create affiliate links directly on the Expedia and Hotels.com apps.

Our Creator Toolbox is the fastest way to instantly browse properties, discover unique insights, and create affiliate links. Now, you can even use it within the Expedia and Hotels.com mobile apps. Additionally, you can download property photos, estimate your earnings, and get exclusive insights to help you plan your content better, all with 1 tool.

If you've not tried the Creator Toolbox, activate it today on the web and apps within your Affiliate Dashboard settings.

September 2023

New releases:

  • The new Creator Toolbox
    Generating new links can be long process, having to choose the right property, going between tabs and copying links in the correct field. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce a game-changing addition to our affiliate program - the Creator Toolbox – which will help you engage with the Expedia Group Affiliate Program directly from the Expedia and Hotels.com sites. You can now generate links, choose the best property images and see how your links are performing without ever leaving the site.
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    Learn more about the Creator Toolbox.

  • Affiliate tags
    Choose a new, unique identifier for your tracked links. Now, your audience will be able to instantly recognise your links.

Upcoming releases:

  • Enhancements to performance metrics
    We’re adding new functionality that will allow you to view individual links and how they're performing, from the number of clicks and bookings they get, to how much commission a link can be attributed.
  • A simplified sign-in experience
    We have been working hard to unify the sign-in credentials across all our brands: Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. We are now working to extend these benefits to our affiliate program too.

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