Insight Ctrip Expands Global Hotel Reach with Booking.com Partnership SHANGHAI, CN and AMSTERDAM, NL August 7, 2012. CTRIP.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRIP) a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets, packaged tours and corporate travel management in China (“Ctrip”) and Booking.com, the world’s leading online hotel reservation ser

Insight Discover Asturias: Spain’s Hidden Gem for Annual Reset Vacations Hello, 2024! The bright side to the post-holiday blues is the chance to start daydreaming about what the next ultimate vacation destination will be. More and more, travelers are being intentional in their planning of “annual resets” - memorable and once in a lifetime trips to under the radar destina

Insight Discover Ideal Destinations for Digital Nomads The digital nomad population is growing with over half (51%*) of global travelers working from home once a week last year, while 41%* are interested in a ‘workcation’. For entrepreneurs in particular, the freedom to work across borders is liberating, and with World Entrepreneurs Day celebrated on Au

Insight Discover Magic at Efteling Park: A Fairy Tale Theme Destination It is not as popular as France's Disneyland or Denmark's Legoland. The average tourist is unlikely to have heard of it. But this theme park will transport you to a world of fairytales, legends and magic. You can meet characters from your childhood, watch amazing water and light shows or conquer your

Insight Discover Top Coffee Destinations with Booking.com Caffeine enthusiasts will agree that great coffee starts with great beans. With four in five (81*) travelers wanting to try indigenous foods and flavors in 2024, and in celebration of International Coffee Day (October 1), we share destinations renowned for its signature brew: from Santa Barbara’s sp

Insight Elevate Your Stay: Opulent Retreats Inspired by Period Dramas After years of captivating audiences with sweeping storylines, lavish costumes, and stately homes, a beloved period drama returns to the silver screen this September 12, ushering in a grand farewell filled with romance and refined elegance. With 25%* of travelers drawing inspiration from their favor

Insight Explore Italy’s Pasta Dishes: 5 Essential Tastes They come in a range of shapes and sizes – some are curly, some are straight, some have holes in the middle. They can be white, brown or multi-coloured. But they all have one thing in common – they pair perfectly with Italy’s famously aromatic sauces! Every region of Italy has its own speciality pas

Insight Explore Pet-Friendly Destinations: Budapest’s Best Spots International Dog Day is celebrated on August 26, honoring the companionship and loyalty dogs provide. A pet-cation could be the perfect way to return that love with an unforgettable adventure. With nearly a third (30%*) of global travelers dreaming of a nature trip for their next vacation, man’s (a

Insight Exploring Bhutan's Heart: A Compassionate Society Early one morning during a recent stay at COMO Uma Punakha, I followed a neat crocodile line of smiling schoolchildren, who were picking their way over stream and rock, past the local shrine and on to the village school, high above the hotel. They were immaculate in traditional dress with combed and

Insight Exploring Bhutan’s Spring Festivals: A Cultural Journey Every year, the Kingdom’s vibrant cultural heritage manifests in unique, colourful festivals that take place across the country, celebrating spring harvests, native ingredients and religious events – marking the passage of time by shared occasions.

Insight Exploring Intergenerational Travel Trends in APAC SINGAPORE, 16 SEPTEMBER, 2024 - Today, Booking.com unveiled its Gen.Voyage! research on intergenerational travel in Asia Pacific (APAC) showcasing insights garnered from over 8,000 travellers across 11 markets and territories in the region. The research, the first of its kind in APAC, examines the p

Insight Family Travel Trends For Summer 2024 Unveiled As the days grow longer and grey dreary days fade into the distance, families are planning ahead and dusting off their suitcases in preparation for the great summer getaway. Leading digital travel platform Booking.com, driven by its mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, rep