Expedia is based in Washington State, Bellevue specifically, and has about 2270 employees there and another 8900 world wide. Thus, it is not surprising that they have weighed in on the issue of same-sex marriage. In fact, they are adamantly for it. Expect there to be a boycott of Expedia out of One Million Moms soon.
Dara Khosrowshahi, the President and CEO of the company, stated:
“As the world’s largest online travel company — with operations in well over 30 countries — we know firsthand that the world is a diverse place. Much like our customers, clients, partners, and suppliers, our employees represent a multitude of locations, cultures and experiences. …
“We strive to actively promote equality in our workplace and are committed to treating one another with respect and dignity. … Today, we add our voice to the topic of marriage equality. We thoughtfully engage in this public discussion because it has significant impact on our employees, customers, and partners, all with whom we interact daily. Supporting the legislation recently passed in Washington State — which provides same-sex couples with the same right to civil marriage that opposite sex couples already enjoy — is a natural extension of our ongoing commitment to the LGBT community.”
It seems like the anti-gay groups are starting to run out of places to shop.
