Insight 12 Unforgettable Destinations for 2026 As travelers look ahead to 2026, many are seeking inspiration on where to go, and when. With 35%* of travelers selecting places for their cultural events and 54%* drawn by natural phenomena, Booking.com has curated a year-long guide highlighting some of the most spectacular places to visit each mont
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 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 2026 Travel Trends: Unique Journeys & Must-Visit Destinations Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research* reveals that in 2026, travelers are designing trips as unique as they are– curating journeys that reflect exactly who they are, what they want, and what they love. Whether open to traveling with a potential romantic partner, co-worker or new friend t
Insight 5 Cities For Showgirl Vibes: Where Glam & Energy Never Fade A surprise new album is on the horizon from the blonde pop superstar known for her eras of reinvention and who, last year, wrapped up the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. Promising an electric, exuberant, and playful mix of tracks inspired by life on the road, it has been described in earl
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 APAC Travel Happiness Index: Joy Amid Uncertainty Inaugural research across 10 APAC markets shows travel remains a powerful source of joy, reset and connection - even as travellers adapt to uncertainty
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Insight Behind the Scenes at nahm’s Michelin-Starred Kitchen I was born and raised in Bangkok, and still consider myself a Bangkok girl at heart. My childhood home was very near the Central Business District, where nahm is located. The whole city is intimately familiar to me — its rhythm, energy and flavours. My work takes me all over the world, but when I ge
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