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In an exclusive email interaction, organised by Booking.com – the Official Accommodation Partner for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Rohit shared his journey in the sport and his future plans. He also said if he wouldn’t have been the cricketer, he would have been a “real estate tycoon".

Booking.com has rounded up six stunning stays with open-air cinemas to make the movie nights on vacation even more special. From a luxurious resort with villas opening to their own stretch of lagoon to a stunning property amid the dunes and plains of the Namib Desert.

Demand for more sustainable travel options is on the rise. According to the Booking.com 2023 Sustainable Travel Report, 74 percent of global consumers want travel companies to offer more eco-conscious choices (up 8 percent from 2022), and 43 percent are willing to pay more to minimize their carbon footprint while traveling.

The 2023 Sustainable Travel Report by Booking.com found that 76 per cent of people questioned wanted to travel more sustainably and 43 per cent were willing to pay extra for travel options with a sustainable certification.

When it comes to finding the perfect place to stay, Booking.com is a must-try because it conveniently allows me to book and store all of my travel essentials in one place- either on the website or app. From accommodations to activities, it’s easy to locate and book properties that meet my requests, since Booking.com has it all.

Booking.com announced the Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma as brand ambassador for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign along with some of the game’s most dynamic international players – Jos Buttler (England) and Glenn Maxwell (Australia). Rohit Sharma will be part of the Booking.com campaign for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 ‘Howzat!’

I believe many travellers genuinely like to help. Booking.com’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Report backs me up, revealing 68 per cent of travellers say they want to leave the places they visit better than when they arrived.

Booking.com is the official accommodation partner for all ICC events, including the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup being held in India from October 5 to November 19, 2023. The campaign featuring Sharma will run in India during the tournament.

After five miles, walkers should find themselves at the Rambler Inn, described on Booking.com as a "charming country inn" nestled in the heart of the district. Hot and cold food is served daily in all of the four dining areas, with a large variety of meals available.

Recently, it was named as the one of the Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities on Earth by Booking.com. This was based on a pool of 240 million verified customers reviews on the website Booking.com.

Santosh Kumar, country manager, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia at Booking.com, said it’s seen an increase in searches for accommodation options close to Delhi such as Jaipur, Varanasi, Amritsar, Agra and Mussoorie over the past few days.

I stayed at The James with Booking.com. Recognising the important role accommodation plays in providing a more inclusive experience to diverse travellers, Booking.com began paving the way for everyone to Travel Proud with the launch of its free Proud Hospitality training programme two years ago. Since then, more than 15,000 accommodations, including over 2,500 across Australia and New Zealand, are now being recognised for their inclusive hospitality efforts with a Travel Proud badge on www.booking.com

Green fuel and electric vehicles: The travel industry is witnessing a sustainability surge, with 91% of Indian travellers intending to prioritize it within a year, per a Booking.com report. In response, eco-conscious explorers are increasingly opting for green fuel and electric vehicles.

However, Booking.com as the Official Accommodation Partner for ICC Men’s World Cup 2023, is ensuring that travellers looking at travelling across the country to watch the match in person can book sustainable stays. Santosh Kumar, Country Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia at Booking.com told Business Today, “Our Travel Sustainable Badge will help provide the necessary information to travellers who wish to make sustainable travel choices for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Currently, we have over 20000 properties in India that are being recognised for their sustainability efforts with a Travel Sustainable Badge.”

According to a Travel Proud 2023 report by booking.com, Cancún is the favorite Mexican tourist destination for LGBTIA+ traveler. When booking your winter Cancún vacation, book your stay at Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla, Mexico Hotel.

The ultimate goal of Lake Tahoe residents and officials is a framework that attracts people who care about the environment and embrace a pervasive leave-no-trace ethos, a tourism profile that’s on the rise, according to a 2022 Booking.com Sustainable Travel Report.

Partnered with Booking.com, this year’s festival amplified its advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality with a stellar lineup of local and international artists. The Gay Village Party, co-designed with Manchester’s vibrant queer communities, stood out as the beating heart of the festival.

Before diving into the Manchester adventure, there needs to be a moment to appreciate the strides made by Booking.com in fostering inclusivity within the travel industry. As Arjan Dijk, CMO and Senior Vice President at Booking.com, aptly puts it, “In a world of increasing contradictions and instability, it’s no surprise that the LGBTQ+ travellers of today are simultaneously more cautious and more confident.” Recognising the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ travellers, Booking.com launched its Travel Proud initiative, a beacon of hope and change for LGBTQ+ travellers worldwide. The heart of this initiative lies in the provision of free inclusive hospitality training for accommodations.

More than 40% of travelers want to go on a break that focuses on their mental and physical health in 2023, according to research by Booking.com. And almost half of them want to go on a meditation or mind-fulness retreat.

Santosh Kumar, country manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia at Booking.com has noticed New Delhi becoming one of the most searched destinations on their platform. "The G20 Summit presents an excellent opportunity to showcase our culture, heritage and hospitality. We are seeing New Delhi becoming one of the 5 most searched destinations as compared to the same time last year," he said.

Eager to learn about the city, I did a self-guided walking tour with a treasure hunt available on Booking.com. Across a three-mile walk, I learned all there was about Manchester and got to enjoy a fun game of guessing too.

We arrive in a Renault SUV hire car we pick up via booking.com on the outskirts of nearby Toulon, and once I've hopped out to state our business to reception via an intercom, the gate slides open and I park up in the (dusty) car park – then enjoy palpably feeling my blood pressure drop.

Santosh Kumar, country manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia at Booking.com has noticed New Delhi becoming one of the most searched destinations on their platform.

While plenty of Aussies are keen to travel our own shores this spring, there are also a host of people heading overseas. Booking.com has released new search data looking at the top international destinations people are heading to over the next three months. The team compared search sessions between July 3 and July 16, 2023, with check-in dates between August 28 and September 10, 2023, to figures from a similar period in 2022.