Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
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Registration Statement (Form S-4 No. 333-140195) of Expedia, Inc. and in the related
Prospectus, |
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Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-127324) pertaining to the Expedia, Inc. 2005
Stock and Annual Incentive Plan, the Expedia, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, and the
Expedia, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors of Expedia, Inc., |
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Registration Statement (Form S-4/A No. 333-124303-01) of Expedia, Inc., |
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Registration Statement (Form S-3ASR No. 333-146721-01) of Expedia, Inc. and in the
related Prospectus, and |
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Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-154913) pertaining to the Expedia, Inc. 2005
Stock and Annual Incentive Plan; |
of our reports dated February 18, 2009, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
Expedia, Inc. and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Expedia, Inc.,
included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2008.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Seattle, Washington
February 18, 2009