Insight LGBTQ+ Travel Trends: Caution & Confidence in 2023 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 Loy Krathong: The Festival of Lights in Thailand The name ‘Loy Krathong’ derives from the Thai words ‘loy’, meaning ‘to float’, and ‘krathong’, meaning ‘small religious offering’. Each year, on the night of the full moon in the 12th month of the lunar calendar, communities across Thailand gather together; accompanied by Hindu and Buddhist prayers,
Insight Mariah Carey’s Beverly Hills Vacation Rental: A Star-Studded Summer Escape NEW YORK, June 12, 2023 – Looking to travel like a star this summer? Booking.com and beloved musical icon, singer and songwriter Mariah Carey are offering travelers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to vacation just like Mimi this summer, with a special overnight trip package at her favorite Beverly
Insight Nature's Wonders: Unforgettable Global Events Amid the constant hum of modern life, travelers around the globe are increasingly seeking meaningful ways to reconnect with the wonder and beauty of nature. In fact, 43%* of travelers say they would travel specifically to feel closer to the natural world. From awe-inspiring wildlife spectacles to br
Insight Rewriting Travel Rules in 2025: Deepen Connections, Break Conventions AMSTERDAM, 16 OCTOBER 2024 - Change is accelerating on multiple fronts. From global elections, rapid AI advancements, and increased costs of living (to name a few), it’s no surprise that people find themselves fatigued, needing to withdraw, pick a side or simply disconnect. Yet, in the face of risin
Insight Summer 2024 Family Travel Trends: Where to Go and What to Do As the days grow longer and grey dreary days fade into the distance, families are planning ahead and dusting off their suitcases in preparation for the great summer getaway. Leading digital travel platform Booking.com, driven by its mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, rep
Insight Sustainable Travel Paradox: What Generations Really Do AMSTERDAM, 20 APRIL 2026 - Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travelers across 35 markets globally, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox. Wh
Insight Top Travel Destinations for Summer 2025 Revealed AMSTERDAM, 21 MAY 2025 - Travel remains a constant on people's minds, and as the seasons shift toward summer, enthusiasm for exploration endures—even amidst macroeconomic uncertainties. New data from leading digital travel platform Booking.com reveals that this summer is shaping up to be a season of
Insight Top Travel Destinations Revealed by Traveller Review Awards AMSTERDAM 4 FEBRUARY, 2026 - Booking.com, a global leader in connecting travelers with incredible places to stay and seamless transport options including flights, car rentals, and airport transfers, announces the recipients of its 14th annual Traveller Review Awards. Powered by more than 370 million
Insight Travel Confidence Index: APAC Wanderlust Despite Economic Worries SINGAPORE, 3 JULY 2023 – Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, has released the 2023 edition of its APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI) today. In light of prevailing macroeconomic realities, the report provides an in-depth analysis of travel mindsets across Asia-Pacific (AP
Insight Travel Happiness Index Reveals APAC Trends Inaugural research across 10 APAC markets shows travel remains a powerful source of joy, reset and connection - even as travellers adapt to uncertainty
Insight Travel in 2024: Embrace Your Best Self on Vacation AMSTERDAM, 18 OCTOBER 2023 – As 2023 enters its final months and 2024 optimistically appears on the horizon, numbness and detachment loom as a result of the perma-crisis, including increased cost-of-living and climate change concerns. People around the world have emotionally checked out of the news
