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If you're a Wonka fan, or just someone eager to partake in some popular lore, Booking.com is giving a few people the chance to stay in totally "Wonkafied" hotel rooms in Los Angeles and New York. Wonka's Sweet Suites will be hosted in two Highgate Hotels properties, and they'll be covered in candy and all sorts of sugary motifs that will make you feel as if you've been transported to the whimsical set of the new film. And unlike the children who visited the real Wonka factory, you will not be subjected to any forms of chocolate-based torture.

Experts at Booking.com say that Chiang Dao – often dubbed ‘Little Tuscany’ due to its wine production – is a doppelganger Phuket, Thailand’s largest island.

You can finally live in a world of pure imagination—Park Lane New York has teamed up with Booking.com to offer a Willy Wonka experience this holiday season, giving fans a chance to stay over in a chocolate factory-themed suite!

In a recent release of the India Accommodation Barometer by Booking.com, the nation’s travel and tourism industry is showcasing a moderately strong business performance fueled by domestic travel enthusiasm.

Booking.com and Warner Bros. Pictures have teamed up to create two candy-themed suites in celebration of the holiday season and Wonka, which hits theaters on December 15. Dubbed Wonka Sweet Suites, the whimsical stays at Park Lane New York in the Big Apple and California’s Viceroy Santa Monica hotel include rainbow lollipops, florals, and pink-cloud displays worthy of the chocolatier’s famous factory.

Feeling spontaneous? Check out Booking.com and save 30% or more on stays in Canada and around the world! Book before November 29th for travel between now and January 2025 and snag an affordable stay in Istanbul, Lisbon and Odesa (under $50) or stay closer to home in cities like Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto and pay less than $120.

Rotorua Lakes mayor Tania Tapsell says the community and businesses are feeling confident about their future in tourism. Last week Booking.com included the sulphur city on its list of top 10 trending destinations – alongside another geothermal tourism hotspot, Beppu in Japan. The top 1000 most-booked places were ranked by year-over-year increase.

Booking.com: The travel platform is hosting a massive sale through Nov. 29, offering savings of 30% or more on stays all over the world, from New York to Paris. Plus, enjoy extra savings on rental cars.

According to the Booking.com Travel Confidence Index, 56% of Indians look forward to attending a live or major event including sports tournaments this year. “Sporting events like the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 served as significant drivers for tourism, attracting tourists, stimulating the local economy, creating employment opportunities and driving investment in infrastructure (stadiums, restaurants etc.) that can be enjoyed by both the local population and tourists”, Kumar added.

“Booking.com’s most recent Holiday Home Outlook Report highlighted a majority of South Korean travellers…are most interested in holidays that take them out of the city and into nature, making Australia a perfect choice to visit over our summer.”

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.