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Incredible experiences where travelers can have meaningful impact on the local community

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August

2020

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Although travel has been put on hold in many places around the world, travellers are dreaming of their next adventure and the meaningful impact they want to have on local community development once … Read more
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Feel Inspired with these Amazing Fresh Air Escapes

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August

2020

| 00:23 AM Europe/Amsterdam

After spending weeks confined at home, many travelers are craving a change of scenery. Whether it’s unlimited space to explore outside our own four walls or a desire to reconnect with the beautiful … Read more
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Booking.com Launches Customer Incentive to Encourage Rebook of Domestic Pandemic Affected Stays in U.S

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July

2020

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This week, Booking.com launched a campaign to incentivize those customers in the United States who had to cancel their bookings within the country as a result of government travel restrictions … Read more

Featured Stories

Discover the Destinations Behind the TV Series Binged While Social Distancing

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During a time when most people around the world have been confined to their homes, many have turned to the small screen to indulge in moments of escapism. While travel might be on pause in these unprecedented times, immersing in our favorite shows …

Magical Tree House Stays to Awaken Your Sense of Adventure and Reconnect with Nature

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No matter your age, spending the night among the treetops is sure to rekindle fond childhood memories of imagination, exploration and adventure. With 33% of US travelers planning to stay in a unique accommodation, like a treehouse, at least once …

It’s now easier than ever for travelers to find the perfect home-away-from-home

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Research from Booking.com shows that almost seven in ten (53%) US travelers plan to stay in an accommodation that has a host (whether that ‘host’ is an individual or a professionally managed property), and 41% think a welcoming host is the most …

Celebrate International Women’s Day traveling in the footsteps of iconic women throughout history

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International Women’s Day is celebrated across the globe on March 8. Not only does this inspiring occasion give the world a day to focus its efforts on ambitions, such as driving gender balance across the world, but also creates opportunity to …

The Hills Are Alive With These Properties on Booking.com

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This March marks the 55th anniversary since the world-famous, Oscar-winning, musical drama captivated audiences around the globe. Five and half decades later, the hills are still very much alive for adults and children alike, with today’s youngest …

Six Upcycled Escapes that Bring Shipping Containers Back to Life

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With the start of the new year and decade, many people have resolved to make a new commitment to sustainability in order to have a more positive impact with their everyday life, including when they travel. In fact, almost 64% of US travelers intend …

In the News

10 of the best hotel reopening deals around the country

02

Jul

2020

www.businessinsider.com

Booking.com Is Giving Discounts to Travelers Dreaming of Vacation

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Jun

2020

www.adweek.com

How marketers can beat the odds in the face of shifting consumer behaviour

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Jun

2020

www.campaignlive.com

When will travel return? Predictions for cruises, international destinations, tours and more

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May

2020

www.usatoday.com

How We'll Travel This Summer

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May

2020

www.cntraveler.com

Press Releases

Booking.com reveals the top travel dreams of a nation in waiting

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●Focus of travel dreams shifts closer to home with increased presence of domestic properties featuring in travel ‘wish lists’ created on Booking.com compared to last year* ●Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Miami Beach, New York and Las Vegas -beach spots …

Booking.com Announces Winners of its Technology Playmaker Awards 2020

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New York, New York - April 9 2020 – Booking.com, one of the world’s largest online travel companies and a digital technology leader, announced the winners of its Technology Playmaker Awards 2020, an initiative launched in 2017 to recognize the …

Travalyst Coalition Announces Development of New Sustainability Frameworks to Help Travelers Find Sustainable Travel and Tourism Options

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Draft frameworks in development to showcase sustainable accommodation, aviation and experiences providers Frameworks are the starting point in Travalyst’s ambition to help people make holiday and travel choices that can better protect wildlife, …

Booking.com Announces Finalists for its 2020 Technology Playmaker Awards

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New York, February 12, 2020 – Today, Booking.com, one of the world’s largest online travel companies and a digital technology leader, announced the finalists of the 2020 Booking.com Technology Playmaker Awards. In its third year, the awards …

Booking.com Announces $3.4 Million in Grants to Support Sustainable Accommodation in 2020

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 28, 2020 – With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, today announced the opening of applications for its 2020 Booking Booster …

Booking.com pioneers a first-of-its-kind Quality Rating system for apartments, vacation homes and villas

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New York, New York - January 21, 2020 –Travelers today are presented with more choices than ever when it comes to selecting the perfect place to stay. While hotel star classification ratings are widely recognized and used across the globe as a means …