Hipcamp Names Former Expedia CEO to Board of Directors

Hipcamp has named former Expedia CEO and outdoor enthusiast Erik Blachford to its board of directors.

Blachford brings decades of expertise in travel innovation, sustainability and strategic growth to Hipcamp’s mission, the company said.

“Erik’s career reads like a greatest-hits album of the travel and sustainability space — he’s led Expedia, helped shape companies like Zillow and Peloton, and dedicated himself to making travel more sustainable through TerraPass and the Adventure Travel Trade Association,” Hipcamp said.

Hipcamp’s mission is simple: Get more people outside while supporting local economies and the people who care for the land. Blachford’s expertise in scaling travel marketplaces and growing global brands will help it do just that, ensuring Hipcamp continues to be the best way to discover and book incredible campsites.

As the former CEO of Expedia, he helped transform online travel as we know it, leading brands like…