Tech companies are known to have cool office spaces and killer company culture.
Travel companies similarly are known to have interesting exotic offerings and a diverse range of products thanks to the exspanding industry.
So what do you get when you mesh the two together?
Business Insider found out on a walk-through of Expedia’s Sydney office recently.
The huge Sydney digs span three themed floors, 23 meeting rooms, 19 huddle areas and 44 pods.
The design is open and light, with cool artwork and fun employee perks.
“The office captures the positive feeling you get when you travel from the moment employees or guests walk in,†says Michael Pearson, MD at Expedia ANZ.
“Whether you want to escape to the outdoors of Byron Bay, explore hidden laneways like Melbourne’s Flinders Lane, or experience the amazing food and wine of the McLaren Vale; employees and guests can easily wander through the three levels and feel like they’ve escaped to a different place.
“As Australia is one of our key markets, we wanted to make a significant investment into our home base and bring all our brands – Expedia, Egencia, Wotif, Lastminute.com.au and Hotels.com – under one roof.â€
Construction on the 1 Martin Place office started in March 2016, and was completed by May 28. Staff were moved in on May 30.
Currently, it houses approximately 300 staff, but is capable of handling 370.
Here’s a look around.
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