Insight 121K Car Rentals Unveil Pricing Secrets We analyzed over 121,000 car rental bookings across 60+ countries from our platform database. The patterns that emerged weren't what you'd expect from typical travel advice. Geography matters more than anything else. Seasonal swings in Europe are dramatic. And rental duration creates counterintuitiv
Insight 2024 Travel Plans: When to Book Flights for Best Deals Whether you’re counting the days until your next winter getaway or wondering if you should get a head start on your summer travel plans, one thing’s for sure: you’re not the only one with wanderlust ahead of the new year. According to data from Booking.com, 78 percent of people feel the most alive w
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 5 Craziest Food Festivals to Try Take part in a tomato fight, cook the world's biggest omelette or race while tossing pancakes in a frying pan. We're not kidding, these are the craziest (and tastiest!) food festivals around.
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 Bali’s Water Connection: Journey to COMO Shambhala Award-winning author Levison Wood bears witness to the inalienable connection to the element of water at COMO Shambhala Estate.
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 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
