Insight LGBTQ+ Travel Insights: Navigating Discrimination and Budget AMSTERDAM, 11 JUNE 2024 - Building on its mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com’s latest LGBTQ+ travel research reveals that travelers continue to face significant challenges. More than half (59%) of LGBTQ+ travelers have experienced discrimination when travelin
Insight LGBTQ+ Travelers Face Challenges in Business Journeys With the global business travel market projected to reach $2.4 trillion by 2031*, new Booking.com research highlights a gap between growing business travel demand and LGBTQ+ traveler confidence.
Insight LGBTQ+ Travelers: Why Many Hide Their Identity When Journeying Today Booking.com released its latest Travel Proud Research Report, the company’s most expansive and cross-cutting survey to date, focused exclusively on the attitudes, actions and perceptions of LGBTQ+ travelers. With insights from 13,300 LGBTQ+ travelers across 19 countries, the research highlight
Insight Magic and Mystery: Discover Enchanted Stays Inspired by Witchcraft After two decades of exploring a magical world within musical theaters, a new movie adaptation hits big screens on November 27, telling the tale of a rivalry that turns into an enchanting friendship between the two leading ladies. With over half (57%)* of travelers wanting to embrace ‘main character
Insight Magical Christmas Towns: Explore Enchanting Destinations As winter sets in and festive lights begin to glow, some destinations feel like scenes plucked straight from the pages of a storybook. This December, travelers are searching for places that spark their imagination and immerse them in scenes worthy of a classic tale. In fact, 30%* of travelers say th
Insight New Summer Trends: Child-Free Escapes & Extreme Day Trips Britain's summer holiday is getting a makeover. Nearly three quarters (71%)* of Brits are planning to visit somewhere they've never been before, according to Booking.com's Summer Getaway Report - and the data shows a nation hungry for new experiences and bigger adventures.
Insight Pasta vs Pizza: Catania’s Delights Compared to Naples The eternal clash of gourmets: creamy pasta or fluffy pizza? You can’t answer this question until you’ve tried them in Italy! Get to know Catania and Naples, the capitals of the world’s most popular dishes.
Insight Rome Public Transport Guide: Metro, Buses & Trams Discover how to use the metro, buses and trams, buy tickets, and move around the Eternal City with confidence with City Travel Moments
Insight Safe & Inclusive Destinations: LGBTQ+ Travel Guide Exploring the world should be an exciting and welcoming experience for everyone, including LGBTQ+ individuals. The reality, however, is that discrimination continues to remain a key concern across the entire LGBTQ+ travel experience. In fact, 59%* of LGBTQ+ travelers report having experienced some s
Insight Sardinian Childhood in Maldivian Kitchens My childhood home in Cagliari, Sardinia, was a busy one. I was the eldest of three brothers and it was my job to set up the kitchen for lunch each day. I remember coming home from school at lunchtime, putting my bag away, and getting going. I’d boil the water for pasta, work out how much salt to use
Insight Spookiest Halloween Destinations Around the World Whether joining a Halloween parade, swapping sweet sugary treats with loved ones, trick-or-treating or telling fictional fairytale stories, Halloween is one of the most celebrated holidays, oozing history and culture - and fun! As 35%* of travelers reveal that they travel to experience different lif
Insight Summer in Tuscany: Discover COMO Castello Del Nero Our list of favourite ways to enjoy summer in Tuscany at COMO Castello Del Nero, making the most of Italy’s culture, nature and famous summer produce.
