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

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2020

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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 … Read more

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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 …

Saintly Celebrations Around the World

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Saint Days are a fantastic opportunity to unite and experience communities and cultures around the world. As we look ahead to increasingly popular Saintly celebrations occurring in 2020, Booking.com, the digital travel leader connecting travelers …

All about the ‘all-amusive’: Booking.com reveals some of the top destinations that offer something for everyone

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Modern life is busy. Many of us are often stretched for time - whether at work, scheduling catch ups with friends, or simply finding time for ourselves. When it comes to our vacation days there is a desire to be as time-efficient as possible to make …

Say “I Do” to these Stunning Celebrity Destination Wedding Locations on Booking.com

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From romantic French Chateaux to magical Indian palaces, this past year has seen multiple celebrity couples exchange their vows in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations. To celebrate these love stories, Booking.com, the digital travel …

In the News

This Nigerian Is Helping Youth In Africa Find Opportunities Through STEM

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Travel vs. Environmentalism? Millennials Try to Do Both

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Mar

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These Innovative Hotels Are Leaders in Sustainable Travel

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Sustainable Tourism: The Road less Travelled

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New Guide Reveals How The Travel Industry And Travelers Can Reduce Waste For More Sustainable Trips

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Press Releases

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 …

Booking.com Launches New Pilot App CityBook in Amsterdam, London and Paris

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New York, New York – January 16, 2019 – Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies committed to making it easier for everyone to experience the world, today announced the launch of a new pilot product, CityBook, a responsive …

Booking.com Spotlights the Best in Travel with its Traveler Review Awards 2020

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NEW YORK - JANUARY 14, 2020 - Today, Booking.com, the platform making it easier for everyone to experience the world, announced the winners of the Traveler Review Awards 2020, with nearly one million (986,449) Awards given across 220 countries and …