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 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 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 Experience Unique Stays: From Ryokans to Cave Hotels Across the world, some of the most memorable trips are defined not just by where you go, but by where you stay. With 89%* of travelers expressing interest in staying in alternative accommodation types beyond just hotels or resorts, demand is growing for stays that feel more rooted in local culture a

Insight Experiencing Dolomites After-Ski Retreat with Olympian Post-ski retreat at COMO Alpina Dolomites, former professional ski racer, Travis Ganong, talks about the ups and downs of an 18-year career as a ski racer, his emerging passion for back-country adventures, and the best way to re to relax after a long day on the slopes.

Insight Explore LGBTQ+ Friendly Destinations Worldwide Exploring the world should be an exciting and welcoming experience for everyone. But this isn’t always the case. Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person can require an extra layer of consideration and planning to navigate today's travel landscape. Booking.com research* reveals that for more than half (59%) of

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 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 Exploring Filming Locations of Faithfuls & Traitors As audiences continue to be captivated by shocking twists, strategic betrayals and high-stakes mind games, fans of the global reality TV show centred around faithfuls and traitors are increasingly eager to step beyond the screen and into a world of mystery and intrigue. From hushed murders to tensio

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 Fall or Spring? The Best Destinations to Visit this September Equinox The September equinox (this year falling on September 23) is more than a seasonal turning point. For centuries, cultures around the world have marked the equinox as a moment of balance, renewal and spiritual reflection, while astrologers view it as a significant shift in the cosmic calendar that sig