Travel trends for Holi long weekend: Booking.com reveals
With Holi falling on a Friday this year, Indian travellers are maximising the extended weekend by opting for a blend of vibrant domestic celebrations and quick international getaways.
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Booking.com signs MoU with MMPRC
Booking.com and the Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on promoting the Maldives as a premier travel…
Engaging guests on ‘Travelling more Sustainably’
The report – “Engaging Travellers to Embrace More Sustainable Behaviours” – sets out some of the challenges hospitality providers face when communicating with guests on sustainability and…
Discover the World’s Most Welcoming Cities in 2025
As travellers increasingly seek authentic, off-the-beaten-path adventures, exceptional hospitality and service become paramount. In the thirteenth edition of the Traveller Review Awards,…
2025’s trending destinations from Booking.com
From stargazing to thrill-seeking or exploring slow travel, the travel experiences we crave and the destinations we look to are always evolving.
Over half (52%) of Indian hoteliers to increase investments in the next six months
The Indian hospitality sector is on a remarkable trajectory, witnessing interesting developments due to ever-evolving market dynamics, sectoral challenges, government policies and shifting…
Ayodhya is the 2nd most trending destination in APAC
As families in Asia Pacific (APAC), including India, increasingly embrace intergenerational travel, a unique dynamic emerges.
Booking.com’s nine predictions for travel in 2025
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.
Web in Travel Singapore sets its sights on the traveller experience
The 2024 Web in Travel (WiT) Singapore conference turned its attention to the dynamic world of tours and activities.
Booking.com Thailand recognised at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Thailand
The B. Proud initiative ensures that everyone, regardless of their identity, can confidently explore the world.
Stay22 expands partnership with Booking.com
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.
‘How India Travels 2024 – The Inbound Edit’
Booking.com in collaboration with Accenture, unveiled the second edition of its comprehensive annual report, ‘How India Travels 2024 - The Inbound Edit’.
Top domestic and international destinations this Diwali: Booking.com
With Diwali just around the corner (November 1st), Indians are eager to make the most of extended weekends and seek enriching experiences.
Indian travellers seek experiences that are inspired by what they see, follow and admire: Booking.com
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…
Making every trip a Connected Trip: a seamless travel experience by Booking.com
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…
Top Picks for Indian Travellers this August from Booking.com
As the countdown to August’s long weekends begins, Indian travellers are eager to pack their bags and embark on exciting mini-adventures.
CNMC fines Booking.com nearly USD 450 million for exploiting its dominant market position over the last 5 years
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
Sustainability to lead online education targeted at hospitality businesses
The courses have been launched on the Tourism Online Academy (TOA), a collaborative project between UN Tourism and IE University.
Indian travellers find value in Sustainable Travel
Indian travellers today are seeking mindful experiences that allow them to travel and discover new places while being conscious of the environment.
STAAH successfully concludes the Chennai chapter of ‘The Big Connect’ a hospitech conference
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…
Booking.com awards Scotland with the highest number of most welcoming destinations in the UK
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…
2024’s Most Welcoming Destinations on Earth: Booking.com
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…
Top ten travel destinations for the Republic Day Weekend: Booking.com
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.
GoMMT, Booking.com and Agoda retain their top spots in the fast-growing Indian travel economy
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.
Booking.com Shares its Seven Predictions for Travel in 2024
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…
Booking.com and UNWTO launch new online training series to support accommodations to become more sustainable
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…
Booking.com reveals what’s top of mind (and not) for Indian accommodations
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.
Booking.com to sell cruises
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…
Booking.com is offering Black Friday Deals
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…
Five tips from Booking.com to ensure vacay vibes back home
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.
The rise of the cool-cation: Switzerland, Norway and Hungary
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…
Top seven predictions for Travel in 2024
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…
Booking.com launches inaugural report on ‘How India Travels’
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…
Top seven travel predictions for 2024
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.
Eric Nam explores the best of Hoi An, Vietnam
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…
Top four destinations to experience the beauty of Autumn in Asia
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.
Booking.com launches: ‘Howzat for Your Perfect Stay’ as cricket fever ignites in India
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,…
Explore Bangkok through Eric Nam’s lens for a gastronomical adventure like no other
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…
Booking.com chooses GIATA as one of its first providers for photo management
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.
Booking.com partners with Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma as Global Brand Ambassador for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 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…
Maximize happiness in globetrotting adventures
According to Booking.com's latest Travel Confidence Index research for 2023, there's a powerful secret to unlocking happiness: travel!
STAAH designated most innovative partner for 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.
Wanderlust over wallets: Travel confidence holds up for over half of APAC travellers despite economic headwinds
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 speaks with Michelle Gao Booking.com Regional Manager, Mekong region
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,…
Hong Kong ranks #1 in APAC Travel confidence
Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, has released the 2023 edition of its APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI).
Wanderlust over wallets for APAC travellers despite economic headwinds
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…
Booking.com launches new AI trip planner
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…
“Booking Network Sponsored Ads” now available for the Asia Pacific hotels market via DerbySoft
Booking BNSA provide many hotels the option to stand apart from their competition across Booking.com, Agoda and Priceline destination hotel listings.
91% of Indian LGBTQ+ Travellers are more comfortable travelling with growing inclusivity in the travel industry: Booking.com
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…
Booking.com reveals the contrasting world of caution and confidence for LGBTQ+ Travelers in 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…
Indians are converting intentions into action to drive a more sustainable future
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…
A holiday fit for a king: The royal family’s top holiday hotspots
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 speaks with Laura Houldsworth Managing Director, Asia Pacific Booking.com
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.…
Puducherry named ‘The Most Welcoming Region’ in India followed by Kerala and Rajasthan
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…
Top trending destinations for 2023
Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research found that travellers are feeling overwhelmingly more optimistic about traveling in 2023 compared to last year.
Off-grid experiences set to top the bucket list in 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’…
5 out-of-this-world stays that will capture your imagination
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…
Top three tips for smart travel savings
2023 is the year of the savvy traveller, Booking.com shares the when, the where and the how of smart travel savings.
Where are Indians travelling this holiday season?
Booking.com has released its latest search data trends that sheds light on Indian travellers’ preferred destinations during the holiday season.
Booking.com partners with Amadeus
Amadeus travel agents can now pay for Booking.com accommodations using even more virtual payments from a wide range of participating banks.
7 predictions for the creative reimagination of travel in 2023 – Booking.com
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…
Booking.com reveals travel predictions for the new year
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…
OTAs raise concern with Penang Govt on short term rental plans
The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and its members submitted recommendations to the Penang State Government (Local Government Division) recently, regarding the proposed…
Booking Holidays can now acquire eTraveli Group
Booking Holidays, owner of hotel booking platform Booking.com, has been given the greenlight to buy eTraveli Group.
Experiencing Asia with ‘Booking Explorers’ campaign
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…
And Just Like That, you can stay at Sarah Jessica Parker’s Hamptons home
And just like that, you can vacation like Carrie Bradshaw herself, thanks to Booking.com’s latest bookable homestay!
Asians are ready to explore the world
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…
Booking.com reveals the challenges LGBTQ+ travellers still face
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
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…
India travel business back to 2019 levels
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
Booking.com adds a third-level of benefits to its loyalty program
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.
Booking.com revamps flight booking service in India to boost seamless travel
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
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
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
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
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…
2022 is the year travel will broaden not just horizons, but social circles too
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…
Booking.com launches Travel Sustainable Badge
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
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
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
Booking.com’s predictions reveal how people will be reigniting the travel spark in the upcoming year.
Booking.com unveils series of powerful stories by famous personalities in Explorers Campaign
Booking.com has announced the inaugural launch of the Booking Explorers campaign, unveiling a series of powerful stories by leading personalities in Asia Pacific
Vaccine distribution as a key to unlocking pent-up travel demand, says Booking.com CEO
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…
10 international destinations in Brits’ wish list
Booking.com shares the top destinations and properties on Brits’ minds as they wait for when the time is right to travel again.
Booking.com reveals top travel dreams of a city in waiting
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
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…
Booking.com launches hotel star rating-like system for alternative accommodations
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.
Booking.com debuts digital guide for cities CityBook
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…
Now, Grab a ride across Southeast Asia through Booking.com app
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
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
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
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…
Etihad and Booking.com form rewards partnership
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…
Sabre unveils its industry-first lodging innovation
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…
Holy guacamole! Booking.com creates Avo-Condo, the world’s first avocado-shaped accommodation
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,…
Top six destinations for skill-focused travel
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…
Celebrate 500 years of Da Vinci by following in his famous footsteps
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…
Thailand among top countries offering global travellers the ‘host’ factor
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…
Will a Bran Stark-like company win the OTA showdown?
“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!”
AMEX GBT adds two million properties to business travel division
American Express Global Business Travel GBT has announced that it has added more than two million properties to its online accommodation programme.
Booking.com: The barriers we face to making sustainable travel choices
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…
Booking.com, Expedia and Rakuten offices probed by Japan Fair Trade Commission
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…
Booking.com: “Diversifying talent needs to be front of mind”
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.
Holi 2019: Top 10 Indian destinations to celebrate festival of colours
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.
Travel tech this week: New apps, partnerships, and acquisitions
This week, we saw some companies launched new features of their apps or websites, while others forged new partnerships and acquisitions.
Destination Asia: The top 12 platforms generating Asian booking revenue
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.
20 trend reports in 1: What travel will look like in 2019
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.
Bite-sized travel: Demand moves to itinerary-packed weekend getaways
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.
Sydney to host ‘Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference’
A must-attend for hoteliers and accommodation providers of all types, Australasia's leading accommodation industry conference Maximum Occupancy returns to Sydney in 2018.
Will we ever see a single platform for booking travel?
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.
Sabre adds Booking.com listings to its new platform
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…
Travel tech companies that employ women are more likely to succeed
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
Partnership with Booking.com opens up 28 million listings to Traveltek Group
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…
Start-up OTA Hey! Belgium partners with Booking.com
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…
Here’s how much money OTAs are spending for paid search advertising
A new research by Kantar Media revealed Booking.com as the biggest spender, while TripAdvisor takes the top spot for organic search.
Why don’t people in Middle East trust the biggest OTA in the world?
Booking.com is the top travel site in Middle East, but many people still won’t buy from them.
Fogel’s future: Booking means travel
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.
Booking.com’s battle to claim OTA market share in India
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…
You can now book these iconic U.S. locations for the first time ever
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.
10 sustainable tourism start ups compete for Booking.com development grant
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,…
Priceline Group rebrands as Booking Holdings
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?
Achieving gender diversity must start at the top says Booking.com CEO
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…
First-time travel experiences “the secret of success”
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…
Spotlight on Pedro Ceron, changing the game with Tampa Bay Travel Massive
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…
Spotlight on the Booking.com Leadership Team
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…
