Groupon Teams with Expedia for Groupon Getaways

It's a big week for Groupon, and not just because of its

. This week, the daily deal giant announced that it is teaming with Expedia

to offer travel deals and to allow travel suppliers the chance to expose their brands to consumers.

reports that Groupon Getaways will feature discounts from “among the more than 135,000 hotels worldwide that work with Expedia.” The service is scheduled to launch in the United States and Canada before launching in other regions. According to Fox Business, Groupon and Expedia plan to include cruises, package deals, airline tickets, car rentals, and destination activities in their offerings. Groupon Getaways is scheduled to start later this month. Visit

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