Booking.com

Reports

Over half (52%) of Indian hoteliers to increase investments in the next six months

Kanchan Nath Dec 4, 2024

The Indian hospitality sector is on a remarkable trajectory, witnessing interesting developments due to ever-evolving market dynamics, sectoral challenges, government policies and shifting…

Reports

Ayodhya is the 2nd most trending destination in APAC

Kanchan Nath Nov 27, 2024

As families in Asia Pacific (APAC), including India, increasingly embrace intergenerational travel, a unique dynamic emerges.

Reports

Booking.com’s nine predictions for travel in 2025

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2024

Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research* reveals that instead of retreating, many travellers want to redefine how they experience and engage with the world around them.

Tourism

Web in Travel Singapore sets its sights on the traveller experience

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024

The 2024 Web in Travel (WiT) Singapore conference turned its attention to the dynamic world of tours and activities.

Awards

Booking.com Thailand recognised at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Thailand

Ana Alejandria Oct 18, 2024

The B. Proud initiative ensures that everyone, regardless of their identity, can confidently explore the world.

Hotels

Stay22 expands partnership with Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Oct 15, 2024

Stay22, the travel tech company that offers affiliate revenue generation opportunities for travel content creators, has announced the integration of Booking.com’s wide range of products.

Reports

‘How India Travels 2024 – The Inbound Edit’ 

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2024

Booking.com in collaboration with Accenture, unveiled the second edition of its comprehensive annual report, ‘How India Travels 2024 - The Inbound Edit’.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Top domestic and international destinations this Diwali: Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2024

With Diwali just around the corner (November 1st), Indians are eager to make the most of extended weekends and seek enriching experiences.

Reports

Indian travellers seek experiences that are inspired by what they see, follow and admire: Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2024

Indians are increasingly seeking diverse travel experiences, whether it is immersing themselves in a destination’s vibrant culture, indulging in its culinary delights or exploring its unique…

Reports

Making every trip a Connected Trip: a seamless travel experience by Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

A recent Booking.com survey reveals that nearly half (42%) of Indians find trip planning stressful, including juggling flights, accommodations, car rentals, activities and the overall…

Features

Top Picks for Indian Travellers this August from Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2024

As the countdown to August’s long weekends begins, Indian travellers are eager to pack their bags and embark on exciting mini-adventures.

Expert Opinion

CNMC fines Booking.com nearly USD 450 million for exploiting its dominant market position over the last 5 years

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2024

Spain’s competition watchdog authority, the CNMC, has found that online travel agency Booking.com abused a dominant market position over the past five years

Training

Sustainability to lead online education targeted at hospitality businesses

Kanchan Nath Jul 9, 2024

The courses have been launched on the Tourism Online Academy (TOA), a collaborative project between UN Tourism and IE University.

Reports

Indian travellers find value in Sustainable Travel

Kanchan Nath May 31, 2024

Indian travellers today are seeking mindful experiences that allow them to travel and discover new places while being conscious of the environment.

MICE

STAAH successfully concludes the Chennai chapter of ‘The Big Connect’ a hospitech conference

Kanchan Nath Mar 19, 2024

STAAH, the New Zealand-based leading hospitality solutions provider partnered with hotels booking platform booking.com, WebBeds, the global marketplace for travel trade and Airpay, the…

Awards

Booking.com awards Scotland with the highest number of most welcoming destinations in the UK 

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2024

New data from Booking.com, a global leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, great things to do, and transport options, such as flights, car…

OTAs & Tour Operators

2024’s Most Welcoming Destinations on Earth: Booking.com 

Kanchan Nath Jan 30, 2024

Booking.com, global leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, great things to do, and transport options, such as flights, car rentals and taxis, is…

Features

Top ten travel destinations for the Republic Day Weekend: Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2024

With the Republic Day around the corner, Indians are making the most of this three-day extended weekend to plan their getaways as they hit the roads and the skies.

Technology

GoMMT, Booking.com and Agoda retain their top spots in the fast-growing Indian travel economy

Kanchan Nath Jan 8, 2024

Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has revealed the top channels across its network of 19,000+ properties. Gobibo and MakeMyTrip owner, GoMMT took the top spot for six years running.

Global

Booking.com Shares its Seven Predictions for Travel in 2024

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2023

As 2023 enters its final month and 2024 optimistically appears on the horizon, people around the world have emotionally checked out of the news agenda and events at home in order to take a…

Associations

Booking.com and UNWTO launch new online training series to support accommodations to become more sustainable

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2023

Booking.com has partnered with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the United Nations to launch a new series of free online courses designed to support accommodations on their journey…

Hotels

Booking.com reveals what’s top of mind (and not) for Indian accommodations

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2023

Booking.com, one of the world's leading travel brands, in collaboration with Statista - a business intelligence firm, has released the inaugural 'Indian Accommodation Barometer 2023' report.

Global

Booking.com to sell cruises

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2023

Booking Holdings largest brand Booking.com states that it is launching a cruise section on its website to take advantage of the emergence of cruises as a popular option among consumers in…

Hotels

Booking.com is offering Black Friday Deals

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2023

Booking.com is continuing to make it easier (and more affordable) for everyone to experience the world with Black Friday deals across accommodations and attractions, helping connect millions…

Features

Five tips from Booking.com to ensure vacay vibes back home  

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2023

Booking.com shares five tips  on how travelers can hold onto their best self back home – from daily rituals to adopting a more  carefree mindset.

Tourism

The rise of the cool-cation: Switzerland, Norway and Hungary

Kristin Mariano Nov 15, 2023

According to Booking.com, 2024 will be the year for travel to cooler climates. As temperatures rise around the world, travellers are increasingly drawn to cold escapes, the notion of which…

Features

Top seven predictions for Travel in 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2023

Booking.com commissioned research among more than 27,000 travellers across 33 countries and territories, combining it with its insights as a leading digital travel platform to reveal seven…

Reports

Booking.com launches inaugural report on ‘How India Travels’

Kanchan Nath Oct 23, 2023

Booking.com released its first ‘How India Travels’ report. The report, with McKinsey & Company as the knowledge partner, provides invaluable insight into the evolving nature of Indian…

Special Reports

Top seven travel predictions for 2024  

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2023

Where in years past travel has been a means to escape life, Booking.com is releasing research that shows that travel is life in 2024.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Eric Nam explores the best of Hoi An, Vietnam

Kristin Mariano Oct 20, 2023

Do you ever dream of going back to a past, picturesque moment in time? At Hoi An, dreams become reality. With its vast land boasting timeless allure, this UNESCO historic city is a hot…

Features

Top four destinations to experience the beauty of Autumn in Asia

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2023

Booking.com is excited to share 4 travel recommendations for you to best experience the beauty of Autumn across Asia, while also offering the best sustainable stay options.

Sports Tourism

Booking.com launches: ‘Howzat for Your Perfect Stay’ as cricket fever ignites in India

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2023

Booking.com, the Official Accommodation Partner for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, launched its integrated campaign ‘Howzat for your perfect stay’, integrating the world of travel,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Explore Bangkok through Eric Nam’s lens for a gastronomical adventure like no other

Kristin Mariano Oct 5, 2023

This buzzing neighbourhood along Sukhumvit Road offers a wide range of culinary options, from upscale restaurants to trendy cafes. Top of your list should be Sorn, a  Michelin-starred…

Features

Booking.com chooses GIATA as one of its first providers for photo management

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2023

GIATA, a proven leader in static descriptive content solutions in the travel industry, announced the extended partnership with Booking.com, a globally renowned online travel platform.

Sports Tourism

Booking.com partners with Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma as Global Brand Ambassador for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2023

Booking.com  announced the Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma as brand ambassador for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign along with some of the game’s most dynamic…

Features

Maximize happiness in globetrotting adventures

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2023

According to Booking.com's latest Travel Confidence Index research for 2023, there's a powerful secret to unlocking happiness: travel!

Awards

STAAH designated most innovative partner for 2023

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2023

The Most Innovative Partner Award for Booking.com represents STAAH’s innovative approach and implementing the most innovative solutions using Booking.com’s APIs.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Wanderlust over wallets: Travel confidence holds up for over half of APAC travellers despite economic headwinds

Kristin Mariano Aug 18, 2023

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, has released the 2023 edition of its APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI) today. In light of prevailing macroeconomic…

IWTA

IWTA speaks with Michelle Gao Booking.com Regional Manager, Mekong region

Michaela Connor Aug 7, 2023

With over 15 years experience in online travel media and online travel agencies, Michelle is now the Regional Manager of Mekong Region, Booking.com based in Bangkok and oversees Thailand,…

Reports

Hong Kong ranks #1 in APAC Travel confidence

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2023

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, has released the 2023 edition of its APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI).

Reports

Wanderlust over wallets for APAC travellers despite economic headwinds 

Kanchan Nath Jul 4, 2023

Booking.com has released the 2023 edition of its APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI). In light of prevailing macroeconomic realities, the report provides an in-depth analysis of travel…

Technology

Booking.com launches new AI trip planner

Kristin Mariano Jun 30, 2023

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced its new AI Trip Planner, which will launch in beta to a selection of US travellers in the company’s app on…

Hotels

“Booking Network Sponsored Ads” now available for the Asia Pacific hotels market via DerbySoft

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2023

Booking BNSA provide many hotels the option to stand apart from their competition across Booking.com, Agoda and Priceline destination hotel listings.

Reports

91% of Indian LGBTQ+ Travellers are more comfortable travelling with growing inclusivity in the travel industry: Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2023

With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, regardless of how they identify, Booking.com’s most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date spotlights the steady…

Features

Booking.com reveals the contrasting world of caution and confidence for LGBTQ+ Travelers in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2023

With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, regardless of who they love or how they identify, Booking.com’s most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Indians are converting intentions into action to drive a more sustainable future

Kanchan Nath May 12, 2023

Booking.com’s latest Sustainable Travel Report, found that Indian travellers are integrating sustainable thinking into their vacation planning, beyond everyday small habits such as using…

Tourism

A holiday fit for a king: The royal family’s top holiday hotspots

Kristin Mariano May 5, 2023

As the coronation of King Charles III approaches, it's time to indulge in a little royal decadence for yourself. Despite being known for their love of staycations, even the royal family…

IWTA

IWTA speaks with Laura Houldsworth Managing Director, Asia Pacific Booking.com

Chris Head Apr 3, 2023

Laura joined Booking.com in 2021, following 10 successful years at SAP Contour where she last served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China.…

Awards

Puducherry named ‘The Most Welcoming Region’ in India followed by Kerala and Rajasthan

Kanchan Nath Feb 6, 2023

As travel continues to make its return in most parts of the world, digital travel brand Booking.com announces the recipients of its eleventh annual Traveller Review Awards, including 2023’s…

Reports

Top trending destinations for 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023

Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research found that travellers are feeling overwhelmingly more optimistic about traveling in 2023 compared to last year.

Reports

Off-grid experiences set to top the bucket list in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

After a few chaotic years, Booking.com’s 2023 Travel Predictions reveals that over 65% of Indian travellers are looking to escape from reality in the new year by embarking on an ‘off-grid’…

OTAs & Tour Operators

5 out-of-this-world stays that will capture your imagination

Kristin Mariano Jan 10, 2023

Booking.com has delved into its over 28 million listings across more than 159,000 destinations to present five unique stays that could be featured in the sci-fi spectacle. From a futuristic…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Top three tips for smart travel savings

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

2023 is the year of the savvy traveller, Booking.com shares the when, the where and the how of smart travel savings. 

Reports

Where are Indians travelling this holiday season?

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2022

Booking.com has released its latest search data trends that sheds light on Indian travellers’ preferred destinations during the holiday season.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com partners with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

Amadeus travel agents can now pay for Booking.com accommodations using even more virtual payments from a wide range of participating banks. 

OTAs & Tour Operators

7 predictions for the creative reimagination of travel in 2023 – Booking.com

Kristin Mariano Oct 21, 2022

Travel is roaring back to life, with border closures seeming to be in the distant past. Today, global digital travel leader, Booking.com, unveils its latest predictions on how people…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com reveals travel predictions for the new year

Kristin Mariano Oct 19, 2022

Travel triumphantly returned in 2022, but in 2023 it is all about creative reimagination amid global chaos, according to Booking.com’s 2023 Travel Predictions. As UK travellers look to…

Global

OTAs raise concern with Penang Govt on short term rental plans

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2022

The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and its members submitted recommendations to the Penang State Government (Local Government Division) recently, regarding the proposed…

Mergers & Acquisitions

Booking Holidays can now acquire eTraveli Group

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2022

Booking Holidays, owner of hotel booking platform Booking.com, has been given the greenlight to buy eTraveli Group.

Asia

Experiencing Asia with ‘Booking Explorers’ campaign

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2022

Booking.com launches the second edition of its Booking Explorers campaign. The series is a follow-up to last year’s with more inspiring travel stories from leading personalities across Asia…

OTAs & Tour Operators

And Just Like That, you can stay at Sarah Jessica Parker’s Hamptons home

Kristin Mariano Aug 17, 2022

And just like that, you can vacation like Carrie Bradshaw herself, thanks to Booking.com’s latest bookable homestay!

OTAs & Tour Operators

Asians are ready to explore the world

Kristin Mariano Jul 12, 2022

Booking.com, the world’s leading online travel company, has launched its inaugural APAC Travel Confidence Index, which provides a snapshot of how confident consumers feel about exploring the…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com reveals the challenges LGBTQ+ travellers still face

Kristin Mariano Jun 15, 2022

Booking.com has released its most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date, revealing that 71% of LGBTQ+ travellers have experienced less than welcoming, or uncomfortable, experiences while…

Top destinations for more sustainable travel in 2022

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2022

From trend-setting cities to stunning natural parks and destinations making a concerted effort to manage their travel volumes more consciously, there is plenty of inspiration for the 94% of…

Tourism

India travel business back to 2019 levels

Megha Paul May 27, 2022

Long stays between 3 and 7 days account for 54 per cent of the global searches while stays above 8 days account for 20 per cent of the searches on travel portal Booking.com

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com adds a third-level of benefits to its loyalty program

Kristin Mariano May 19, 2022

Booking.com is giving travellers from around the world to unlock a new level of perks with Genius loyalty program, giving travellers even more value the more they use Booking.com.  

Technology

Booking.com revamps flight booking service in India to boost seamless travel

Megha Paul Apr 27, 2022

This new advancement will help deliver a more personalised and convenient solution to travellers to help make their overall planning and travel experience smoother and more enjoyable

Climate, Community and Choice! Trends shaping sustainable travel in 2022: Booking.com

Megha Paul Apr 18, 2022

Booking.com released new research, with insights gathered from more than 30,000 travellers across 32 countries and territories including Singapore, highlighting that the impact of their…

Romantic destinations around the world

Kristin Mariano Feb 11, 2022

Every year on the 14th of February millions of people send their Valentine’s Day cards, flowers and gifts to celebrate one of the most romantic days of the year, and for those wishing to…

72% Indian travellers to look for latest travel tech innovations for new experiences: Booking.com

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2022

Booking.com’s recently unveiled ‘Travel Predictions 2022 Research’ reveals how travel will continue to be redefined in 2022 and how the dependency on technology will increase as travellers…

Your 2022 travel escape based on your Chinese zodiac

Kristin Mariano Jan 27, 2022

Chinese New Year 2022 will be celebrated on 1 February and while we say goodbye to the year of the Ox, 2022 welcomes in the year of the Tiger, an animal sign known to be brave, confident and…

Reopening updates

2022 is the year travel will broaden not just horizons, but social circles too

Kristin Mariano Dec 27, 2021

As we look to the year ahead, Booking.com has shared its predictions for travel in 2022, revealing a renewed sense of optimism that is fueling a hunger to embrace the new normal and get back…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Booking.com launches Travel Sustainable Badge

Kristin Mariano Nov 17, 2021

Booking.com has launched the Travel Sustainable badge, a credible, globally relevant sustainability measure that will provide highly coveted information to travellers all over the world…

Booking.com unveils first-of-its-kind travel sustainable badge

Megha Paul Nov 16, 2021

Booking.com, has announced the inaugural launch of its Travel Sustainable badge, a credible, globally relevant sustainability measure that will provide highly coveted information to…

Booking.com reveals 8 top trending destinations in 2022

Kristin Mariano Nov 12, 2021

Forget the days of dreaming of trips and holidays abroad, 2022 is looking like an optimistic and extraordinary year for travel.

Booking.com predicts travel trends in 2022

Kristin Mariano Oct 21, 2021

Booking.com’s predictions reveal how people will be reigniting the travel spark in the upcoming year.

Tourism

Booking.com unveils series of powerful stories by famous personalities in Explorers Campaign

Megha Paul Aug 30, 2021

Booking.com has announced the inaugural launch of the Booking Explorers campaign, unveiling a series of powerful stories by leading personalities in Asia Pacific

Global

Vaccine distribution as a key to unlocking pent-up travel demand, says Booking.com CEO

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2021

Glenn Fogel, president and CEO at Booking Holdings and CEO, Booking.com talks about post-covid travel, how business has changed in the past one year and vaccine distribution as a key to…

OTAs & Tour Operators

10 international destinations in Brits’ wish list

Kristin Mariano Jun 8, 2020

Booking.com shares the top destinations and properties on Brits’ minds as they wait for when the time is right to travel again.

Hong Kong

Booking.com reveals top travel dreams of a city in waiting

Megha Paul May 22, 2020

Travel might be on pause in these unprecedented times, but data from Booking.com reveals that this hasn’t stopped people across the city from dreaming about its possibilities. Delving…

Booking.com announces USD 3.4 million in grants to support sustainable accommodation in 2020

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com announced the opening of applications for its 2020 Booking Booster programme to support solutions in…

Technology

Booking.com launches hotel star rating-like system for alternative accommodations

Kristin Mariano Jan 22, 2020

Booking.com pioneered a new Quality Rating system similar to the classification rating of hotels that will serve as a guide for consumers when choosing the quality of their accommodations.

Technology

Booking.com debuts digital guide for cities CityBook

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2020

Booking.com is committed to making it easier for everyone to navigate and experience the world with its new product Citybook. It is a responsive digital guide for cities that seamlessly…

Technology

Now, Grab a ride across Southeast Asia through Booking.com app

Megha Paul Oct 30, 2019

Booking.com has launched its on-demand ride-hailing service in partnership with Grab, giving the online travel agency (OTA) app users access to the largest fleet of drivers across eight…

Addicted to Tokyo! Booking.com unveils bespoke room showcasing Japanese pop culture

Megha Paul Oct 29, 2019

In the first-ever stay of its kind, Booking.com has announced the special ‘KAWAII Room – Addicted to TOKYO’, available to book exclusively on its website. Developed in collaboration with…

Harry’s game: Duke of Sussex launches new Booking.com, Ctrip & TripAdvisor collaboration

Alastair Newport Sep 4, 2019

The Duke of Sussex has announced a new global partnership aimed at improving conservation, environmental protection and expanding local community economic development by encouraging…

Booking.com’s first-ever Genius Week unveiled

Megha Paul Sep 2, 2019

Booking.com has announced the start of its first-ever Genius Week, which will run in select markets until 10 September. During this time all travellers are invited to experience the…

Air

Etihad and Booking.com form rewards partnership

Megha Paul Aug 2, 2019

Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has signed a frequent flyer programme agreement with Booking.com, which enables Etihad Guest customers to earn Etihad…

Global

Sabre unveils its industry-first lodging innovation

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2019

Technology provider to the global travel industry, Sabre Corporation has announced the release of Sabre Content Services for Lodging. This new solution will power agency and corporate…

Hospitality

Holy guacamole! Booking.com creates Avo-Condo, the world’s first avocado-shaped accommodation

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2019

If avocado has smashed its way into your heart, then get ready to guac and roll – for the first time ever, you can stay in one. In celebration of National Avocado Day on 31 July,…

Hospitality

Top six destinations for skill-focused travel

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2019

There are many different reasons people choose to travel – whether that’s for a relaxing break, to visit a bucket-list destination, seeing friends and family further afield, or to learn…

Tourism

Celebrate 500 years of Da Vinci by following in his famous footsteps

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

Widely regarded as one of the greatest minds in the history of the human race, Leonardo da Vinci not only created sketches for machines that were centuries ahead of his time but he also…

Tourism

Thailand among top countries offering global travellers the ‘host’ factor

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported that a recent poll by Booking.com across 29 countries found Thai people to be among the top nationalities who consider their country to…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Will a Bran Stark-like company win the OTA showdown?

Kristin Mariano Jun 7, 2019

“We are here and the enemy is coming from the south like in Indonesia; another force is coming from the north. China even has a wall!”

Hotels

AMEX GBT adds two million properties to business travel division

Alastair Newport Apr 24, 2019

American Express Global Business Travel GBT has announced that it has added more than two million properties to its online accommodation programme.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Booking.com: The barriers we face to making sustainable travel choices

Tian Tolentino Apr 18, 2019

Nearly half (45%) of US travellers report being more determined to make sustainable travel choices than they were a year ago, but barriers include a lack of knowledge and available or…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com, Expedia and Rakuten offices probed by Japan Fair Trade Commission

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2019

Japan’s antitrust watchdog, Japan Fair Trade Commission, raided the offices of Rakuten, Booking.com and Expedia on Wednesday. The three were allegedly involved in unfair trade practices by…

Technology

Booking.com: “Diversifying talent needs to be front of mind”

Tian Tolentino Mar 27, 2019

Research from Booking.com has revealed that only 54% of women working in tech feel the industry today is prioritising gender diversity as part of its agenda.

Tourism

Holi 2019: Top 10 Indian destinations to celebrate festival of colours

Kristin Mariano Mar 20, 2019

Often celebrated sharing sweets and colouring the loved ones red, yellow, pink and blue, this festival of colors celebrates the victory of good over evil.

Technology

Travel tech this week: New apps, partnerships, and acquisitions

Kristin Mariano Mar 7, 2019

This week, we saw some companies launched new features of their apps or websites, while others forged new partnerships and acquisitions.

Global

Destination Asia: The top 12 platforms generating Asian booking revenue

Alastair Newport Feb 13, 2019

Acquisition platform Siteminder, has revealed its annual list of OTA’s and websites which have brought the highest total booking revenue to Asia in 2018.

Global

20 trend reports in 1: What travel will look like in 2019

Kristin Mariano Dec 31, 2018

Flooded with trend reports at the end of the year? TD has a special New Year's gift-- the lord of all trends reports to keep you on top of your game in 2019.

Tourism

Bite-sized travel: Demand moves to itinerary-packed weekend getaways

Kristin Mariano Dec 24, 2018

More people will take more weekend trips next year and they will be looking for made-to-measure, bite-sized travel with more curated travel itineraries squeezed into shorter time frames.

Australia

Sydney to host ‘Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference’

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Sep 4, 2018

A must-attend for hoteliers and accommodation providers of all types, Australasia's leading accommodation industry conference Maximum Occupancy returns to Sydney in 2018.

Technology

Will we ever see a single platform for booking travel?

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2018

A number of companies claim that they provide the best single platform for travel, but it seems that there is still a void in the market that needs to be filled.

Hospitality

Sabre adds Booking.com listings to its new platform

Kristin Mariano Jul 3, 2018

Travel industry’s technology provider Sabre Corporation and Booking.com recently inked an agreement that will enable Sabre agency customers to access all Booking.com listings through the new…

Technology

Travel tech companies that employ women are more likely to succeed

Kristin Mariano Jun 28, 2018

A tech company benefits from having women in the team because they possess skills that are crucial to growing a business, says the CEO of Booking.com

Global

Partnership with Booking.com opens up 28 million listings to Traveltek Group

Alastair Newport Jun 20, 2018

Following news of its new Asian office in Singapore last year Traveltek Group, has announced another potentially game changing new development hooking up with Booking.com, in a partnership…

Global

Start-up OTA Hey! Belgium partners with Booking.com

Alastair Newport Jun 13, 2018

Last month, while attending ITB in Shanghai, my boss and Travel Daily’s editor-in-chief broke the news of the brand new online travel agent HEY! Belgium, who simultaneously opened for…

Technology

Here’s how much money OTAs are spending for paid search advertising

Tian Tolentino Jun 8, 2018

A new research by Kantar Media revealed Booking.com as the biggest spender, while TripAdvisor takes the top spot for organic search.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Why don’t people in Middle East trust the biggest OTA in the world?

Kristin Mariano Jun 1, 2018

Booking.com is the top travel site in Middle East, but many people still won’t buy from them.

Hospitality

Fogel’s future: Booking means travel

Kristin Mariano May 21, 2018

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel has a brand new vision – for the company to be synonymous with “travel” as it aims to widen its reach and strengthen its brand.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com’s battle to claim OTA market share in India

Simon Willmore Apr 12, 2018

The fight for market share in India is heating up as the Amsterdam-headquartered OTA lists more non-hotel options. This is in light of Booking.com’s recent announcement that it offers five…

Hotels

You can now book these iconic U.S. locations for the first time ever

Tian Tolentino Mar 8, 2018

Booking.com introduces ‘Book the U.S.’ List featuring some unique places in the United States – from caves and castles to train cars and treehouses.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

10 sustainable tourism start ups compete for Booking.com development grant

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2018

Booking.com have announced the 10 sustainable tourism start ups that will be joining the 2018 Booking Booster Programme in Amsterdam in May 2018. Building upon its successful launch in 2017,…

Travel Agents

Priceline Group rebrands as Booking Holdings

Simon Willmore Feb 23, 2018

In the business of travel, names matter. So why has the Priceline Group, which operates in over 40 languages across more than 220 countries and territories, come out under a new name?

Technology

Achieving gender diversity must start at the top says Booking.com CEO

Alastair Newport Nov 30, 2017 7

Booking.com has revealed findings from a unique global study conducted to better understand the perceptions of women working in non-tech roles within the technology industry. The data…

Tourism

First-time travel experiences “the secret of success”

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2017

First-time travel experiences have the potential to boost confidence levels and make people more successful, a new study has found. In a survey of more than 15,000 travellers from 20…

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Spotlight on Pedro Ceron, changing the game with Tampa Bay Travel Massive

Chicke Fitzgerald Feb 16, 2017 4

New Travel Massive Chapter focuses on changing the game in Tampa Bay Pedro Ceron is a travel industry veteran and is joined in this interview by the Game Changer host and fellow industry…

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Spotlight on the Booking.com Leadership Team

Chicke Fitzgerald Jan 27, 2017 4

Today, I started my day like I always do.  Online. Well, that was after feeding the cat, getting my son's lunch packed and getting breakfast for he and my husband, who graciously offered…