Insight LGBTQ+ Business Travelers' Challenges Unveiled With the global business travel market projected to reach $2.4 trillion by 2031*, new Booking.com research highlights a gap between growing business travel demand and LGBTQ+ traveler confidence.

Insight LGBTQ+ Travel Challenges and Strategies AMSTERDAM, 11 JUNE 2024 - Building on its mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com’s latest LGBTQ+ travel research reveals that travelers continue to face significant challenges. More than half (59%) of LGBTQ+ travelers have experienced discrimination when travelin

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 LGBTQ+ Travelers Who Hide Their Identity: Insights from Booking.com Today Booking.com released its latest Travel Proud Research Report, the company’s most expansive and cross-cutting survey to date, focused exclusively on the attitudes, actions and perceptions of LGBTQ+ travelers. With insights from 13,300 LGBTQ+ travelers across 19 countries, the research highlight

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 Neurodivergent Travel: Insights and Must-Haves AMSTERDAM, 17 March 2025 - Building on its mission to make travel easier for everyone, Booking.com’s latest research* highlights the challenges neurodivergent travelers face and the opportunity for the industry to work together to create a more seamless and accessible experience.According to Neurodi

Insight Nyepi: The Silent Day of Introspection in Bali Also known as the Day of Silence, Nyepi is devoted to meditation and introspection and is ushered in by traditional parades in a blaze of vibrant colour and noise. On the eve of Nyepi, Ogoh-Ogohs — monstrous effigies that represent evil spirits and corrupting influences — are carried through towns a

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