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According to the survey results, when it comes to the consumer spending trends observed by hoteliers in India, they’ve reported that more than two-thirds of guests (67%) are booking shorter stays, closely followed by 66% who are booking further in advance.

The man in charge of marketing Rotorua says "it's a surprise, but not a surprise" the city has landed in the top 10 list of trending destinations worldwide for 2024. The list, which came from travel site Booking.com, included the likes of Argentina and Mexico and had to be in the top 1,000 most booked areas on the site between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023.

Booking.com is launching the cruise travel vertical in partnership with private cruise travel agency World Travel Holdings, the company said. “The new offering meets traveller demand in the largest market for cruise bookings globally, representing 58% of the entire industry,” the company said in a statement.

To help with this problem, I believe travel tech companies need to step in. One positive case is Booking.com, which offers a “Travel Sustainable” badge that aims to promote properties that comply with a set of standards. Partners who enroll in the program can choose from 32 different sustainability practices, which include being powered by cleaner energies and supporting local communities.

The mega online travel site Booking.com is offering Black Friday deals between Nov. 16 and 29 for accommodation stays until Dec. 31, 2024, and for attractions taking place within three months of the booking date. This is the first time Booking.com is offering discounts of up to 25% off for selected attractions and things to do. Accommodation discounts start at 30% off for more than 31,000 places to stay around the globe.

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.

Book your next stay with booking.com and get at least 30 per cent off selected accommodation this Black Friday. Seek out winter sun or hit the slopes on a ski holiday. Plan a city break for spring, or book ahead for a sizzling summer getaway.

When it comes to accommodation, the humble bach is arguably the most quintessentially “Kiwi” place to stay. It’s also the most appealing, at least according to research conducted by Booking.com. Most Kiwis (68 per cent) say they’d seek out a bach-style place when booking accommodation, the research reported. It was the most popular first choice by far, followed by “cosy cabin” (33 per cent) and “country cottages” (32 per cent).

Booking.com regional manager Oceania Todd Lacey also said Wellington is proving among the most budget-friendly destinations this festive season, along with Christchurch.

According to Booking.com’s travel predictions for 2024, over two thirds (74%) of Hong Kongers want to be more like their vacation self in their everyday life. With that in mind, Booking.com shares five tips on how travelers can hold onto their best self back home – from daily rituals to adopting a more carefree mindset.

For those with tickets to the final, or those just visiting the city to soak up the atmosphere as the competition reaches its final leg, Booking.com, the Official Accommodation Partner for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, shares its recommendations for how travellers can spend a few days in Ahmedabad for the tournament, or if they extend their stay longer to explore more of this incredible city.

Earlier this month, she also partnered with Booking.com to celebrate the holiday season, as she invited two fans to her farm for a Thanksgiving-themed stay. During the visit to the house, the two guests will be treated to a special itinerary that includes some of Stewart’s go-to activities before Thanksgiving.

According to Booking.com’s travel predictions for 2024, over two thirds (74%) of Hong Kongers want to be more like their vacation self in their everyday life. With that in mind, Booking.com shares five tips on how travelers can hold onto their best self back home – from daily rituals to adopting a more carefree mindset.

Have you been dreaming of an island getaway? Or pondering whether you should explore your own backyard this summer? You're in luck: Booking.com is hopping on the infamous Black Friday sale by offering substantial discounts on accommodation and attractions booked through its website.

If you’re planning a cruise vacation, you have a new way of searching for the voyage, the flights and any hotels you may need all in one place. Booking.com launched a feature to book cruises on its site for U.S. travelers.

Therefore, I was not surprised to read in a recent report published by booking.com (How India travels 2023) that 44 per cent of Indian travellers choose culinary experience as the top feature when planning leisure trips. Eighty per cent of all Indian travellers choose restaurant and room service as important features for an enjoyable stay. Indian travellers are foodies all the way.

Accommodation discounts start at 30% across more than 31,000 places to stay across the world, including more than 1,200 in the United States that are offering Black Friday deals. Look for the Black Friday Deals badge on listings. Discounts apply to bookings between November 16, 2023 through December 31, 2024.

Avid travellers can save over 30 per cent on selected hotel reservations and accommodation with Booking.com’s Black Friday offerings from 16–29 November. The cost-saving stays can be booked for dates between now and 31 December 2024, whether a long weekend away or a week of relaxing beside the beach, and there’s even up to 25 per cent off visits activities, including river cruises and guided museum tours, as long as they’re taken within three months of booking.

Booking.com, one of the renowned digital travel platforms, has been in association with the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 2019 and so far the arrangement has covered multiple multi-team cricketing events. Well-versed with varied activations surrounding sports throughout the agreement, leading up to the ongoing World Cup, Booking.com came up with several vital updates.

The biggest brand under Booking Holdings, Booking.com, announced that it is adding a cruise section to its website in order to capitalise on the growing popularity of cruises among American consumers. Cruise companies anticipate record bookings in 2024, partly because of the growing number of first-time cruisers and the trend of consumers looking for less expensive travel options. Online travel agencies are attempting to develop into one-stop shops for travellers making trip arrangements.

Booking.com is launching the cruise travel vertical in partnership with private cruise travel agency World Travel Holdings, the company said. "The new offering meets traveler demand in the largest market for cruise bookings globally, representing 58% of the entire industry," the company said in a statement.

Avid travellers can save over 30 per cent on selected hotel reservations and accommodation with Booking.com’s Black Friday offerings from 16–29 November. The cost-saving stays can be booked for dates between now and 31 December 2024, whether a long weekend away or a week of relaxing beside the beach, and there’s even up to 25 per cent off visits activities, including river cruises and guided museum tours, as long as they’re taken within three months of booking.

Booking.com has partnered with Martha Stewart to offer two extraordinarily lucky people the chance to book a two-day, one-night stay at her 150-acre Bedford, New York estate. The trip will take place on Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, and, of course, the itinerary looks wonderful.

The opportunity is part of a collaboration unveiled earlier this week between Stewart and Booking.com called "Martha Stewart’s Thanksgiving-Inspired Farm Stay." The stay will become bookable on Nov. 16. Guests will stay at the tenant house on Stewart’s Bedford, New York, farm, Booking.com said. Stewart acquired the property, which encompasses over 150 acres overall, in 2000.