Home Our Story Multimedia Leadership Archive Newsroom Booking global Featured Stories RSS feed - Featured Stories View all headlines - Featured Stories Escape the Winter Cold and Indulge in a Radiant Resort Retreat 28 October 2021 Having adhered to travel restrictions for so long, travelers are eager to indulge on their next trip. A resort is a great accommodation choice for travelers looking for the ultimate relaxation and caters to guests of all ages, which explains why 28% … Read more Bubbles up! 8 Luxury Hotel Bars to Celebrate Global Champagne Day 20 October 2021 Whether you’re searching for the perfect place to raise a toast for a celebration or excited to travel once again, our research shows that for a quarter of travelers (25%)* a hotel bar is one of the most important features of an enjoyable stay. To … Read more 8 of the top trending destinations for travelers to explore in 2022 19 October 2021 Forget the days of dreaming of trips and holidays abroad, 2022 is looking like an optimistic and extraordinary year for travel. Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research* found that nearly two thirds (63%) of travelers say they need to make … Read more Six Cricket Destinations to Celebrate the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2021 14 October 2021 With the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 fast approaching, some fans can finally experience matches in person and feel the excitement within the stadium. Our research shows that 46% of global travelers are excited to … Read more Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month in one of These Groundbreaking US Destinations 07 October 2021 In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month in October, we have handpicked a series of stunning Proud Certified stays in five cities across the US that have played a pivotal role in the modern gay rights movement. From one of the oldest continuously operating … Read more Six Places to Wake Up and Smell the Coffee 01 October 2021 Whether you take a long black, flat white, mocha or a straight up espresso, indulging in your favorite hot beverage has never been a more popular pastime. In celebration of International Coffee Day (October 1), we have revealed some of the most … Read more In the News RSS feed - In the News Show all next previous Travel giant Booking.com riding the wave of emerging trends in travel industry opens in new window Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic causing a whirlwind of emerging trends in the travel industry, Ritu Mehrotra, Regional Manager - South Asia, Booking.com, said after the second quarter of the current financial year, the platform saw a rising interest among travellers as the festive season approached. Founded in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com is one of the largest online travel platforms in the world, which provides a host of services, including lodging reservations, travel products, etc. At Booking.com, the team has been propagating “safe travels” as a priority, as India is doing a brilliant job in vaccinating its citizens and taking other measures. 18 Nov 2021 yourstory.com Booking.com launches Travel Sustainable Badge opens in new window 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 looking to make more sustainable travel choices. The badge is available to any kind of property that has implemented a combination of sustainable practices that meet the requisite impact threshold for their destination. Designed to be applicable to a wide range of property types, from apartments, B&Bs and holiday homes to hotels, resorts and even treehouses, and adaptable to local realities and considerations, the initiative is a first of its kind in the industry. The goal of the badge is to make credible recognition of impactful sustainability efforts attainable for more properties worldwide and to provide travellers with a transparent, consistent and easy-to-understand way to identify a wider range of more sustainable stays, no matter where they want to travel. 17 Nov 2021 www.traveldailymedia.com Check Out These Amazing Black Friday Travel Deals For 2021 opens in new window Booking.com will be having its biggest Black Friday sale ever offering hundreds of amazing discounts on the most popular destinations for American travelers. To search for Black Friday Deals, visit the official Black Friday Deal Page which will go live starting on November 18th. all of which will have a Black Friday badge, starting on November 18. Black Friday Deals will become bookable during the two-week shopping period of November 18 – December 1 for travel through June 30, 2022. 16 Nov 2021 www.traveloffpath.com 7 predictions for Kiwi travel in 2022 opens in new window After more than 18 months of travel restrictions for New Zealanders, there’s no denying the excitement of our eventual return to travel in 2022 – and after months of lockdown for Aucklanders in particular, it can’t come sooner. In recent travel predictions, Booking.com reveals a renewed sense of optimism among Kiwi travellers keen to embrace the new normal and return to exploring the world in the year ahead. 16 Nov 2021 www.unomagazine.co.nz Travel sector offers greener, more sustainable options opens in new window Booking.com’s 2021 Sustainable Travel Survey, released in June, describes current times as a “watershed moment” for both the industry and travellers. 16 Nov 2021 www.theglobeandmail.com Press Releases RSS feed - Press Releases View all headlines - Press Releases Booking.com Launches First-of-its-Kind Travel Sustainable Badge to Lead Industry in Showcasing a Wider Variety of Sustainable Stays 15 November 2021 AMSTERDAM, 15 NOVEMBER 2021 - Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, today announced the inaugural launch of its Travel Sustainable badge, a credible, globally relevant sustainability measure that will provide highly … Read more Gettin’ the Groove Back: Booking.com's 7 Predictions for the Triumphant Return of Travel in 2022 19 October 2021 AMSTERDAM, 19 OCTOBER 2021 - Along with practically every aspect of our lives, the course of travel has been redefined repeatedly over the past year and a half, with seismic shifts propelling us towards a continuously evolving version of the ‘new … Read more New Booking.com Research with LGBTQ+ Travelers Reveals Both Significant Barriers and Opportunities for Everyone to #TravelProud 03 August 2021 Half of LGTBQ+ travelers report that they have experienced some form of discrimination when travelling More than half (53%) have had less-than-welcoming or uncomfortable experiences at a property where they were staying Booking.com introduces … Read more Room With a View…. Booking.com Unveils The Stadium Suite, Offering Lucky Winners The Ultimate Overnight Football Experience For The UEFA EURO 2020™ Semi-Finals and Final 07 July 2021 Every football fan’s dream destination… Booking.com gives lucky competition winners the chance to stay overnight INSIDE Wembley Stadium Providing the ultimate overnight football experience, Booking.com’s ‘Stadium Suite’ overlooks the hallowed turf … Read more UvA, TU Delft and Booking.com Collaborate on Research into Better Recommendation Systems 23 June 2021 In the Mercury Machine Learning Lab, researchers from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) will be working together with Booking.com on various improved recommendation systems. The collaboration provides … Read more Nearly Two Thirds of European Football Fans Would Rather See Their Main Rivals Win UEFA EURO 2020™ Than Skip Their Next Holiday 09 June 2021 New research from Booking.com, official Accommodation and Attractions Booking Partner of UEFA EURO 2020™, reveals that rival supporters are on the same side when it comes to prioritizing their holidays. Eight in ten (83%) European football … Read more Contact Booking.com Media Relations mediarelations@booking.com Media Library Social Media Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our Facebook page Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) For more information on permissions to use photos and imagery, please contact mediarelations@booking.com before using on your own platform. About Booking.com | Car hire | Add your property | Become an affiliate | Customer Service | FAQ | Careers | Terms & Conditions | Privacy and Cookies | Copyright © 1996–2021 Booking.com B.V. All rights reserved.