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Want to break free? Booking.com shares 4 inspiring one-way road trips that tick all the boxes

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May

2021

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As the world prepares to open up again, it’s clear that some preferences have changed when it comes to how we want to travel. In the United States, almost half (51%)* of travelers are more eager to … Read more
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How to Guide: Booking.com Shares 8 Top Tips for Solo Travel

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April

2021

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That first trip will see many stepping out alone – with research revealing that the solo travel trend is gathering momentum. Booking.com data pre-pandemic saw only 14%** of travelers were planning a … Read more
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The Pandemic Effect: Booking.com Reveals An Increased Desire To Travel More Sustainably

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April

2021

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Earth Day 2021 will be a moment of reflection for travelers around the world. Instead of reminiscing about the trips they have taken in the past 12 months, it will be a milestone moment for many to … Read more

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Tales of a Tub: Breathtaking Bathtubs With a View

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Taking a long, hot bath can be a truly rejuvenating and relaxing ritual. But pair that soothing soak with panoramic vistas across the South African savannah or a stunning sunset over the Indian Ocean and you have some truly epic self care in store. …

Booking.com Shares 6 Humorously Named Destinations Around The World To Celebrate April Fool’s Day

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With April Fool’s Day on the horizon, it’s a great moment to celebrate with some lighthearted laughter and try to forget about the uncertainty of the current world around us. With its mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, …

Wonderful Wooded Stays to Celebrate the International Day of Forests

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With all the extra time spent indoors over the past year, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in endorsements from Booking.com travelers for hiking (+94%), clean air (+50%) and nature (+44%) since the start of the pandemic*. Considering this renewed …

Discover an emerald gem on your doorstep to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in the US

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St Patrick’s Day is firmly marked on the calendars of many people across the US and the world. To support travelers on their quest to find the perfect spot to enjoy their very own St Patrick’s Day festivities, when it’s safe to do so, leading …

For International Women’s Day, Travel In The Footsteps Of Iconic American Women & Discover Destinations Where They Made History

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International Women’s Day is celebrated annually across the globe on March 8, and 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 …

Six Destinations to Discover Mars on Earth

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For years, scientists have been on a quest to discover if life on Mars would be possible. Recently, when NASA’s Perseverance rover securely touched-down on the planet’s surface, we made a significant leap towards answering this mystery. While …

In the News

Booking Holdings CEO Stresses Need for Tech Solution to International Travel

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Apr

2021

www.bloomberg.com

Post-Pandemic Summer Vacations Are Coming

08

Apr

2021

www.theatlantic.com

Booking CEO Says Vaccine Passport Would Help Travel Rebound

08

Apr

2021

www.bloomberg.com

Americans Are Willing To Give Up Love and Chocolate for Travel, Survey Shows

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Apr

2021

www.tripsavvy.com

Booking Holdings CEO: There is hope on the horizon for travel in 2021

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Apr

2021

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Press Releases

NEW BOOKING.COM RESEARCH SHINES LIGHT ON U.S. TRAVELERS’ OPTIMISM AND CONFIRMS THAT THERE IS HOPE ON THE HORIZON FOR GETTING BACK TO TRAVEL IN 2021

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New York, NY - April 5, 2021 - The impact that COVID-19 has had on our daily lives caused the past year to be one of the hardest ever to endure. Maintaining distance and staying home has become part of the new normal. While tough days may still be …

Booking.com Invites Travel Romantics To Share Love Letters To America

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New York, NY - February 9, 2021 - With the most romantic day of the year upon us, Booking.com knows one thing for sure - America’s love for travel hasn’t ended. In the spirit of sharing this love, the global travel leader is issuing love letters to …

Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2021 Recognize Over 1 Million Partners Across the World

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NEW YORK - JANUARY 19, 2021 - Drawing on millions of customer reviews, today Booking.com announced it will present 1,147,344 Traveller Review Awards for 2021, recognizing partners across 220 countries and territories who made travel experiences more …

Booking.com Reminds Nation That 'America Is For Everyone’

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New York, NY - October 26, 2020 - Global travel leader Booking.com recognizes that America has experienced internal rifts and unprecedented circumstances like never before in 2020. Amidst a difficult year, marked by a global pandemic that is taking …

SMARTER, KINDER, SAFER: BOOKING.COM REVEALS NINE PREDICTIONS FOR THE FUTURE of TRAVEL

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NEW YORK, OCTOBER 20, 2020 - With few facets of our lives and world unchanged by the unparalleled impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, travel too will be forever re-shaped by this extraordinary moment in time. Innovation within the travel …

Booking.com reveals how Americans rediscovered travel closer to home this summer

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Travel may not be the same during these unprecedented times, but data from Booking.com reveals that the happiness travel can bring isn’t measured in miles. Travel plans may have changed drastically in 2020, but this has given travelers the …