Expedia Cuts 100 Jobs At Austin Domain Office

Tech layoffs continue to impact Austin's job market as Expedia streamlines operations.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:39pm

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Expedia Group is eliminating around 100 positions at its corporate office near the Domain in north Austin, according to a Texas WARN filing and local reporting. The job cuts are part of a broader effort by the company to streamline operations, reduce bureaucracy, and focus resources on priority projects.

Why it matters

The Expedia layoffs add to the ongoing tech sector job losses weighing on Austin's economy, which has seen several major employers in the area announce workforce reductions in recent years. The cuts also highlight the challenges facing the local labor market as companies look to cut costs and restructure.

The details

Expedia submitted a notice to the Texas Workforce Commission on January 28 about the planned job cuts at its Domain 11 tower office in Austin. The company said it is "eliminating roles as well as opening some new roles while simplifying our structure and reducing organizational layers." Expedia had previously signaled that global operational changes would affect around 1,500 roles overall.

  • Expedia submitted a WARN notice to the Texas Workforce Commission on January 28, 2026.
  • The job cuts are expected to take place in the coming months.

The players

Expedia Group

A major online travel booking company that has a significant corporate presence in Austin's Domain development.

Texas Workforce Commission

The state agency that tracks and provides resources for workers affected by mass layoffs under the federal WARN Act.

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What they’re saying

“We are eliminating roles as well as opening some new roles while simplifying our structure and reducing organizational layers.”

— Expedia Spokesperson (Austin American-Statesman)

What’s next

The Texas Workforce Commission will provide rapid response services and job search assistance to the affected Expedia employees in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The Expedia job cuts in Austin are the latest example of the tech industry's ongoing struggles, which have had a significant impact on the local labor market. As companies look to streamline operations, workers will need to rely on state resources and their own resilience to navigate this challenging economic environment.