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 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 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 European Accommodation Trends 2026 Today, European tech and travel leader Booking.com released the sixth edition of its annual Accommodation Barometer, exploring the outlook, opportunities and challenges that are front of mind for accommodation professionals across Europe.
Insight Find Your Perfect Family Escape I remember the first time my husband and I made the decision to spend a holiday abroad with our two sons. We’d had a busy year of work; we’d been separated often because of conflicting demands on where each of us needed to be: him in London, me wherever the journalism took me. We were chasing bills,
Insight Global Travelers Struggle with Sustainable Choices AMSTERDAM, 22 APRIL 2024 – Today, Booking.com releases new research, with insights gathered from more than 31,000 travelers across 34 countries and territories, exploring the latest consumer attitudes, priorities and influences related to sustainable travel. While the annual research reveals a conti
Insight Hidden History of Afternoon Tea in London: A Storm in a Teacup Over Afternoon Tea at London’s COMO The Halkin, former diplomat Lisa Honan shares the hidden history behind Britain’s favourite brew, from empire to espionage.
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 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 Sustainable Travel Tips From Residents Booking.com's 11th annual Travel & Sustainability Report reveals that 85% of global travelers say traveling more sustainably is important or very important to them. With 69% wanting to leave the places they visit better than they found them, supporting local communities and looking after the environ
Insight Travel Responsibly: How Global Awareness Affects Destinations AMSTERDAM, 22 APRIL 2025 – Today Booking.com released the 10th edition of its annual research exploring consumer attitudes and intentions with regards to the social and ecological impact of travel. With insights from 32,000 travelers in 34 countries, and amid growing discussion of the impact of tour
