Insight Global AI Sentiment Report: Travelers' Views Explored AMSTERDAM, 23 JULY 2025 – Today, Booking.com released The Global AI Sentiment Report, drawing on insights from over 37,000 consumers across 33 markets to explore how people are using, trusting, and responding to AI in everyday life and travel. As both the public and private sectors accelerate invest
Insight Global Flavors at COMO Parrot Cay Chef Emmanuel Teixera heads up the kitchens at COMO Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos. Here, he shares how a global perspective has shaped his ever-changing menus.
Insight Global Oktoberfest Festivals: Beyond Munich From Munich’s iconic beer tents to sausage races in Cincinnati and half-liter beer drinking contests in Brazil, Oktoberfest, the two-week German folk festival and beer celebration (taking place this year from 20 September - 5 October in Munich), has grown into one of the world’s most beloved cultura
Insight Halloween Getaways: Family-Friendly Fun Across the Globe From pumpkin festivals in New England to costumed parades in South America and glow-in-the-dark zoo adventures in Asia, Halloween (taking place annually on October 31) is no longer just about trick-or-treating. It’s become a global celebration of family-friendly fun. While the holiday’s roots lie in
Insight Hard Rock Stadium Miami: FIFA World Cup Travel Guide Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens hosts 7 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches over five weeks. Miami becomes a World Cup destination during one of the hottest, most vibrant months of the year. The FIFA Fan Festival transforms Bayfront Park downtown. Concerts, Juneteenth celebrations, beach culture, and Cub
Insight Highest Economic Optimism Among European Accommodation Operators Since 2022 AMSTERDAM, 22 MAY 2024 – Buoyed by continued industry resilience, European hoteliers and holiday rental operators have expressed the highest level of economic optimism since 2022 in the latest edition of the European Accommodation Barometer.
Insight Kota Kinabalu and Monteverde: Leading Sustainable Tourism This year’s World Tourism Day theme, Tourism and Sustainable Transformation, shines a light on the growing movement toward more thoughtful, responsible travel. As traveler attitudes evolve, so too does the understanding of what it means to make a positive impact. Booking.com’s 2025 Travel & Sustaina
Insight LGBTQ+ Travel Challenges Unveiled in Booking.com Report AMSTERDAM, 1 JUNE 2023: With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, regardless of who they love or how they identify, Booking.com’s most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date spotlights the steady progress, as well as the recent setbacks, for these communities when it c
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 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
