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 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 Study Shows Travelers Tired of Sustainability Push AMSTERDAM, 22 APRIL 2024 – Today, Booking.com releases new research, with insights gathered from more than 31,000 travelers across 34 countries and territories, exploring the latest consumer attitudes, priorities and influences related to sustainable travel. While the annual research reveals a conti
Insight Climate Uncertainty Reshaping Travel Patterns Booking.com’s 2026 Travel & Sustainability Report reveals a growing tension in travel decisions, with nearly three quarters of travelers globally saying they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (74%) and timing (74%), and nearly one-third (31%) canceling a trip due to these
Insight Discover Pink Beaches: Five Radiant Shores Azure waters, green palm trees and pink sand beneath your feet... sounds like something out of Barbie's world, right? But places like this really do exist and some of them are closer than you think! Others may be a little more effort to reach, but we promise that it’s worth it!
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 Discover Unique Landmarks in Cappadocia As travelers plan their next trips, cultural attractions remain a key part of the journey, with 29%* of people already planning on exploring a new landmark or sight on their travels this year. However, rather than just simply ticking off the world’s most iconic landmarks, many are looking beyond the
Insight European Accommodation Trends & Insights Today, European tech and travel leader Booking.com released the sixth edition of its annual Accommodation Barometer, exploring the outlook, opportunities and challenges that are front of mind for accommodation professionals across Europe.
Insight Exploring Bali's Mount Batur: Dawn Hike & Sacred Lake I’d seen Batur from the plane coming in — a beautiful speck. At only 1,700 metres above sea level in comparison to Agung’s regal 3,000 metres, Batur’s relative smallness belies its significance. Batur’s caldera, including a sacred lake, sits on the site of an ancient supervolcano. Granted World Heri
Insight Exploring Eccentric Sports and Hobbies Worldwide Who says sports have to be all about stadiums and superstar athletes? Around the globe, passionate enthusiasts are coming together to celebrate some of the quirkiest and most unforgettable sporting competitions and hobbies around, from snail racing in the English countryside to pumpkin regattas in C
Insight Five Pink Retreats for Your Barbiecore Holiday You can sleep in a blush-coloured hotel, relax on a pink beach and visit a pastel town. All while dressed in colourful clothes under blue skies, just like in Barbie Land!
Insight Generational Paradox in Travel Sustainability AMSTERDAM, 20 APRIL 2026 - Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travelers across 35 markets globally, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox. Wh
