Booking.com News

As a global leader in online accommodations and travel services, Booking.com continues to shape the digital travel experience through innovation, platform evolution, and strategic partnerships. PhocusWire delivers the latest Booking.com news to keep industry professionals informed on how this travel giant is adapting to shifting market dynamics and consumer expectations.

Key Booking.com updates, partnerships, and market trends

Follow developments in Booking.com’s core technology, loyalty strategies, and supplier relationships, along with its expansion into flights, experiences, and payments. Our reporting covers how the brand is responding to competitive pressures, regulatory environments, and the increasing demand for seamless, personalized travel.

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News / Online
Study: Traveler interest in sustainability up, but info lacks
By Mitra Sorrells | April 14, 2022
Booking.com's latest consumer survey shows an uptick in interest in finding sustainable properties and destinations, but a need for better information to facilitate that process. Read More
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News / Online
Travalyst coalition companies to display airline emissions data
By Linda Fox | April 13, 2022
The not-for-profit organization says its coalition of travel brands are aligned on a shared framework for collecting and showing flight emissions data. Read More
Are online travel companies moving too slowly on sustainability?
News / Online
Are online travel companies moving too slowly on sustainability?
By Kevin May | March 28, 2022
Some might suggest that the power such companies have (any brand that can spend millions of dollars on marketing should be considered to have some considerable influence on consumers) is yet to be fully... Read More
Hopper outperformed all other OTA apps in 2021
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Hopper outperformed all other OTA apps in 2021
By Jill Menze | March 25, 2022
According to a report from Apptopia, Hopper grew 494% in 2021, overtaking Airbnb as the leader in market share by monthly active users. Read More
Expedia Group, Booking Holdings halt Russia travel sales
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Expedia Group, Booking Holdings halt Russia travel sales
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | March 9, 2022
Bookings to Eastern Europe that include Russia represent a high single-digit percentage of Booking Holdings' gross sales. Read More
The most used booking platforms for short-term rentals and what makes them attractive
News / Online
The most used booking platforms for short-term rentals and what makes them attractive
By Phocuswright Research | March 2, 2022
Over the past several years, travel distribution players have scrambled to add short-term rental properties and content, all vying for their share of the growing rental market. Read More
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News / Online
Booking Holdings closes 2021 with improved revenue, profit
By Mitra Sorrells | February 23, 2022
Booking Holdings says revenue came in stronger than expected due to higher ADRs, which were up about 9% on a constant currency basis. Read More
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News / Distribution
Marriott direct booking share up vs. OTA channels
By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022
GDS share of bookings have taken the "biggest dip" while OTAs benefited from the increase in leisure business Read More
Booking.com ignites anger after customer service outsource move
News / Technology
Booking.com ignites anger after customer service outsource move
By Kevin May | February 14, 2022
The Booking Holdings-owned brand will use global customer service provider Majorel to handle its call center operations, with the exception of staff at its Manchester and Amsterdam locations. Read More
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News / Online
Booking.com to pay $17M fine to Russian competition regulator
By Linda Fox | February 8, 2022
Russian regulators warned the online accommodation giant in late 2019, saying it had violated competition law. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Travogram lets travelers book, share and monetize trips
By Mitra Sorrells | February 4, 2022
Travogram provides itineraries and tips from travelers that are linked with booking options. Read More
Challenges remain but progress emerges in vacation rental governance
News / Distribution
Challenges remain but progress emerges in vacation rental governance
By Kevin May | January 27, 2022
The Wild West days of short-term rental owners battling with local authorities might be subsiding, according to a new study from Rent Responsibly. Read More
2021 was best year ever for short-term rentals
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2021 was best year ever for short-term rentals
By Jill Menze | January 24, 2022
According to AirDNA research, 2022 is on track to outpace 2021 bookings by 88%. Read More
European regulators poised for rental rules shake-up
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European regulators poised for rental rules shake-up
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021
The aim of the Commission's initiative is the development of “responsible, fair and trusted growth in short-term rentals” as part of wider tourism ecosystem, with Europe-wide rules to be put in place. Read More
Rentals and SPACs spotlighted as Vacasa goes public at $4.4B valuation
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Rentals and SPACs spotlighted as Vacasa goes public at $4.4B valuation
By Mitra Sorrells | December 7, 2021
Vacasa CFO Jamie Cohen says the company has two priorities that will drive how it uses the new capital: adding supply and developing its technology and product. Read More
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