Insight 2024 Travel Trends: Embrace Your Best Self on Vacation AMSTERDAM, 18 OCTOBER 2023 – As 2023 enters its final months and 2024 optimistically appears on the horizon, numbness and detachment loom as a result of the perma-crisis, including increased cost-of-living and climate change concerns. People around the world have emotionally checked out of the news
Insight 2025 Travel Trends: Seaside Retreats & Cultural Hotspots From stargazing to thrill-seeking or exploring cultural connections, the travel experiences we crave and the destinations we look to are always evolving. According to Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research*, in 2025 travelers will be re-thinking how they travel, and defying convention to d
Insight 9 Sustainable Destinations for Eco-Conscious Getaways in 2024 Booking.com’s Sustainable Travel Report 2024* reveals that seeing sustainable practices while traveling inspires 67% of global travelers to be more sustainable in their everyday life. And with three quarters (75%) wanting to ensure that trips they’re taking over the next year are more mindful and ec
Insight Adventure Awaits: Thrilling Destinations for Baby Boomers Baby Boomers are redefining what it means to stay active and fearless, seeking experiences that are every bit as daring as they are rewarding. With nearly a quarter (23%)* of Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) interested in vacations that involve adventure and 23%* keen to step outside their
Insight Aeroplan Hertz Partnership Offers More Travel Rewards MONTRÉAL, May 6, 2026 – Aeroplan, Canada’s leading travel loyalty program, has announced a new strategic partnership with Hertz, one of the world’s largest vehicle rental companies. This collaboration extends across Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty, and is the latest example of Aeroplan’s commitment to ex
Insight America’s 250th Birthday: Ultimate 4th of July Road Trip 2026 is no ordinary Fourth of July. America turns 250 years old. It’s a milestone that comes once in two and a half centuries. Cities across the nation are planning historic celebrations with record-breaking fireworks, parades, concerts, and gatherings. This is the year to get on the road and experi
Insight Behind the Scenes at Aoon: Bangkok’s Craftsmanship Khun Nguan is the owner and founder of Aoon, the Bangkok pottery studio behind the custom-designed crockery found throughout COMO Metropolitan Bangkok’s Michelin-starred nahm restaurant.
Insight Best Autumn Destinations: USA & Beyond Why stare at the rain outside your window when you could be surfing in Miami or strolling through Central Park? Why huddle under a blanket with a book when you can read it on a Maldivian beach, listening to the sound of the waves? Instead of lazing at home, why not explore the souks of Marrakech, im
Insight Bhutan’s Wisdom on Happiness: A Guide What is happiness, and how do we create it? In many parts of the world, happiness is tied to individual achievement – how smart you are, how efficient, how much you earn. It’s all about the self. But in Bhutan, we think in terms of we, not I. We prioritise community, collective wellbeing, and the id
Insight Black Friday Deals on Booking.com: Save Up to 30% on Stays 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 of travelers with memorable travel experiences.
Insight Booking.com Enhances Sustainability Certifications for Hotels AMSTERDAM, 28 October 2024 - Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced the latest evolution of the partner-focused facet of its sustainability program, putting the needs of accommodations front and center by testing an improved pathway to third-party certificati
Insight Booking.com Simplifies Travel Planning with AI AMSTERDAM, 30 October 2024 - Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, is expanding its AI-powered features to deliver more tailored and time-saving solutions for travelers. With Smart Filter, Property Q&A, and Review Summaries, Booking.com continues to harness Generative AI
