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 Black Friday Deals: Save on Travel This Holiday Booking.com is continuing to make it easier (and more affordable) for everyone to experience the world with Black Friday deals across accommodations and attractions, helping connect millions of travelers with memorable travel experiences.
Insight Booking.com Launches AI Innovations to Enhance Travel Communication AMSTERDAM, 9 October 2025 - Today, Booking.com has announced the launch of its first customer-facing agentic AI innovations: Smart Messenger and Auto-Reply, designed to make partner-to-guest communication faster, streamlined, and more intuitive.
Insight Booking.com's AI Enhances Car Rentals with ChatGPT Integration Today, Booking.com has unveiled a range of new AI-driven innovations bringing customers a faster, more seamless car rental experience - just in time for the peak travel and road trip season.
Insight Booking.com’s New Sustainability Program: Guide for Accommodation Partners AMSTERDAM, 28 October 2024 - Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced the latest evolution of the partner-focused facet of its sustainability program, putting the needs of accommodations front and center by testing an improved pathway to third-party certificati
Insight Brits Embrace New Travel Trends This Summer Britain's summer holiday is getting a makeover. Nearly three quarters (71%)* of Brits are planning to visit somewhere they've never been before, according to Booking.com's Summer Getaway Report - and the data shows a nation hungry for new experiences and bigger adventures.
Insight Car Rental Prices: Where the Best Deals Are Hidden We analyzed over 121,000 car rental bookings across 60+ countries from our platform database. The patterns that emerged weren't what you'd expect from typical travel advice. Geography matters more than anything else. Seasonal swings in Europe are dramatic. And rental duration creates counterintuitiv
Insight Climate Uncertainty Shaping Travel Trends Booking.com’s 2026 Travel & Sustainability Report reveals a growing tension in travel decisions, with nearly three quarters of travelers globally saying they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (74%) and timing (74%), and nearly one-third (31%) canceling a trip due to these
Insight Discover Europe’s Unusual Summer Festivals It seems that any reason to celebrate is a good reason. Some places mark the release of prisoners with a celebration, while others gather to commemorate their town’s patron saint. Whether secular or spiritual, festivals are simply an excuse to have some good old fun. Let’s take a look at six of Euro
Insight Discover Marseille: France’s Vibrant City Break Destination Waterfront palaces, literary trails and a passion for football – . France is so much more than Paris and the Côte d'Azur – find out for yourself in Marseille.
Insight Discover Spain’s Semana Santa Celebrations The Passion of Jesus to the rhythm of flamenco, a hooded Antonio Banderas and a parade of skeletons. It sounds like a film, but you can see it for real if you pop down to Spain for Easter. Learn about the history and tradition of the famous processions during Holy Week in Andalusia.
