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AMSTERDAM, 28 JUNE, 2023 - Today Booking.com celebrated the official grand opening of the company’s new Campus in central Amsterdam. Special guest Micky Adriaansens, Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, was on hand to festively commemorate the moment together with Arjan Dijk, the company’s Senior Vice President and CMO, together with other leaders, business partners and members of the community. The new 65,000 m 2 Campus at the end of Oosterdokseiland and just to the east of Central Station, is now home to all of Booking.com’s more than 6,500 employees in Amsterdam and serves as the company’s official international headquarters.  The state-of-the-art SMART building not only leverages sensors throughout to function like an ecosystem, for example regulating the lighting and temperature automatically based on actual occupancy and usage, but it has also been constructed to a BREEAM Excellent standard . Other notable highlights of the unique building:  More ...

AMSTERDAM, 27 June 2023 - Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced its new AI Trip Planner, which will launch in beta to a selection of US travelers in the company’s app on June 28. Built upon the foundation of Booking.com’s existing machine learning models that recommend destination and accommodation options to millions of travelers on the platform every day, the AI Trip Planner is also partially powered by large language model (LLM) technology from OpenAI’s ChatGPT API to create a new conversational experience for people to start their trip planning process. A new way to search and explore on Booking.com Travelers can ask the AI Trip Planner general travel-related questions, as well as more specific queries to support any stage of their trip planning process, including scoping out potential destinations and accommodation options, providing travel inspiration based on the individual traveler’s needs and requirements, as well as creating itiner...

Bliss is a state of mind, and serenity and joy can be found just as often in humble surroundings as extravagant ones. While 63% of global travelers are planning to be more thrifty to get the most for their money on vacation this year, 43% are planning to go all out and have the ultimate experience. For travelers who want to indulge in high thread count sheets, silver service and beachside cabanas, a splurge trip awaits. For those who still want to experience the world but on a shoestring, there are plenty of stays with complimentary amenities and activities just waiting to be discovered. To inspire travelers to balance fun and finances this summer, we are sharing a selection of beach destinations to suit all budgets, based on its own intel on destinations that have seen prices fall and with deals to be had over the summer months, which all boast beaches to boot*. SPLURGE   Porto Cervo , Sardinia   This chic coastal town in northern Sardinia fuses glamor with laid-back c...

Business sentiment among European hoteliers and holiday rental operators remains strong as occupancy levels and prices have continued their increase over the past 12 months, with almost half (46%) anticipating that 2023 will be the year of highest revenue yet. The second European Accommodation Barometer published by Booking.com in partnership with Statista, has shone a light on growing positivity across the travel accommodations sector, revealing 71% of respondents have found the development of their business over the past six months to be good or very good. Despite the macroeconomic volatility of the past six months, almost two-thirds find their economic situation to be favourable with both average daily rates and occupancy levels reported to have increased for 51% and 60% respectively. Renewed confidence among global travellers has further fueled this positive sentiment: 57% of accommodations see a higher appreciation of travel as their biggest opportunity for the season ...

The summer solstice, occurring on June 21 this year, marks the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere and is steeped in tradition and cultural significance. Celebrated in a variety of different ways across the world, from lighting mountain fires in Austria to skygazing in Croatia, it’s the perfect way to welcome in the summer and make the most of the longest day of the year. With over two thirds (69%) of travelers planning to travel in the summer months of 2023,* we share seven epic destinations for travelers to immerse themselves in festivity and celebrate the start of an exciting summer season.    Amesbury , Wiltshire , United Kingdom   Stonehenge, one of the greatest wonders of the world and known for its urban legends and mystery, draws thousands of visitors during the solstice. These annual celebrations are heralded for their positive and peaceful atmosphere and visitors gather together on the morning of June 21 to watch the glorious sunrise over the s...

This year Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 18, giving people the opportunity to celebrate their dads, father figures and paternal bonds in every shape and form. With over half (57%) of global travelers reporting that physical activity is a key motivation to travel,* 2023 could be the year to take dad away to celebrate this special day. To show some true appreciation, opt for a golf getaway and combine his favorite pastime with an epic vacation. Whether experienced players ready for competition or novices searching for fun, travelers can perfect their swing against some incredible backdrops from mountain ranges to the Pacific Ocean. Feeling a bit green about booking the perfect golf break with dad? We have delved into our more than 28 million listings, including over 6.6 million in homes, apartments and other unique places to stay, to present nine spectacular stay-and-play breaks to help stay on course.    St Andrews , Scotland For those looking for an ace of a stay ...

Two years have passed since movie fans have enjoyed the last movie from a director renowned for its distinctive visual aesthetics and narrative style. The director’s new movie will hit the big screen on June 16 and viewers will be transported back in time and transferred to a sci-fi world where humanity created a thriving city on an asteroid orbiting Earth. With 38%* of global travelers looking to explore an  extraterrestrial experience like UFO or alien spotting trips or tours in 2023 and with 43%** of travelers interested in traveling to a destination they have seen in a movie, we present five American desert stays that will take travelers to a picturesque background resembling the aesthetic and whimsical atmosphere of this fictional city.   Palm Springs , California Known for its mid-century modern architecture with geometric shapes and clean lines, the desert city of Palm Springs is a popular destination in the Sonoran Desert of Southern California. Set 100 miles (160 ...

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 Hills vacation rental on Booking.com, where she’s been living it up for the past three months. Now ready to hand over the keys to her ritzy summer reprieve, Booking.com has created a single trip package that includes a two-night stay at Mariah’s Beverly Hills Escape , complete with an itinerary curated by Mariah herself that spotlights her favorite places to dine, sightsee, and shop in Los Angeles. According to a recent Booking.com survey, 40%* of Americans prefer spending more time exploring the world over a quick getaway or weeklong trip, which is why Booking.com offers long-term stays at a variety of properties – including homes, hotels and everything in between – many of which...