Insight 10 LGBTQ+ Friendly Destinations to Explore Globally Exploring the world should be an exciting and welcoming experience for everyone. But this isn’t always the case. Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person can require an extra layer of consideration and planning to navigate today's travel landscape. Booking.com research* reveals that for more than half (59%) of
Insight 10 Most Welcoming Cities to Visit in 2026 Whether it’s a bucket-list adventure or a much-needed break, travelers consistently look for destinations that offer memorable experiences, good value, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. In fact, nearly half of travelers (45%*) say that places with friendly locals are a big attractor when deciding wh
Insight 2026’s Must-Visit Travel Destinations Revealed 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 6 Sustainable Destinations Shaping a Fairer Tourism Future 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 Aeroplan Partners with Hertz: Earn More Points on Rentals MONTRÉAL, May 6, 2026 – Aeroplan, Canada’s leading travel loyalty program, has announced a new strategic partnership with Hertz, one of the world’s largest vehicle rental companies. This collaboration extends across Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty, and is the latest example of Aeroplan’s commitment to ex
Insight Age Limits for Car Rentals: What You Need to Know Learn age limitations of car rental companies and their underage fee policy.
Insight AI-Powered Travel Planning: Booking.com’s Smart Features Simplify Your Trip AMSTERDAM, 30 October 2024 - Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, is expanding its AI-powered features to deliver more tailored and time-saving solutions for travelers. With Smart Filter, Property Q&A, and Review Summaries, Booking.com continues to harness Generative AI
Insight America’s 250th Birthday: Ultimate 4th of July Road Trip 2026 is no ordinary Fourth of July. America turns 250 years old. It’s a milestone that comes once in two and a half centuries. Cities across the nation are planning historic celebrations with record-breaking fireworks, parades, concerts, and gatherings. This is the year to get on the road and experi
Insight Autumn Escapes: Discover Top Destinations for Sunlit Adventures Why stare at the rain outside your window when you could be surfing in Miami or strolling through Central Park? Why huddle under a blanket with a book when you can read it on a Maldivian beach, listening to the sound of the waves? Instead of lazing at home, why not explore the souks of Marrakech, im
Insight Behind the Pottery at COMO Metropolitan Bangkok Khun Nguan is the owner and founder of Aoon, the Bangkok pottery studio behind the custom-designed crockery found throughout COMO Metropolitan Bangkok’s Michelin-starred nahm restaurant.
Insight Best Foodie Souvenir Destinations Around the World Gone are the days of traveling just to stretch out on a sun lounger. Today, people want to experience everything a destination has to offer, from its unique way of life to its local delicacies. With over two thirds (68%)* of travelers saying they’d happily bring home stylish kitchenware or tasty pan
Insight Bhutan’s Secret to Happiness: A Travel Guide What is happiness, and how do we create it? In many parts of the world, happiness is tied to individual achievement – how smart you are, how efficient, how much you earn. It’s all about the self. But in Bhutan, we think in terms of we, not I. We prioritise community, collective wellbeing, and the id
