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.

Booking.com bigs up being right in first brand campaign [VIDEO]
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Booking.com bigs up being right in first brand campaign [VIDEO]
By Linda Fox | January 22, 2013
Just how incredible do people feel when they get their accommodation choice right? Read More
HotelTonight continues European invasion, targets Germany and Switzerland for late-hotel bookings
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HotelTonight continues European invasion, targets Germany and Switzerland for late-hotel bookings
By Kevin May | January 21, 2013
After establishing its first base outside of North America in London in June last year, HotelTonight is turning its attention to the expanding across mainland Europe. Read More
History of the Internet (and a few travel milestones) [INFOGRAPHIC]
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History of the Internet (and a few travel milestones) [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2013
A couple of things standout in this AVG infographic, some perhaps more obvious than others Read More
Training consumers? A response to critics of the same-day mobile hotel offer strategy
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Training consumers? A response to critics of the same-day mobile hotel offer strategy
By Viewpoints | January 10, 2013
By the end of 2012, venerable American retailer Nordstrom was operating more discount Nordstrom Racks than flagship department stores. Read More
Massive discount on Booking.com sees 2014 run on reservations at London hotel
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Massive discount on Booking.com sees 2014 run on reservations at London hotel
By Linda Fox | January 9, 2013
Booking.com has suspended reservations for London's Metropolitan hotel while a discount offer of rooms for £18 in January 2014 is investigated Read More
The Scan: Frontier Airlines redesigns its site, and more travel tech news
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The Scan: Frontier Airlines redesigns its site, and more travel tech news
By PhocusWire | January 8, 2013
Today's roundup of travel trade news briefs includes Frontier Airlines, Priceline, Foursquare, Digital Spring, Mr & Mrs Smith, Visit Finland, Navigate Media Group, Travel Supermarket, Sunshine,... Read More
Booking.com extends vacation rental offering with partner properties, another new battle starts
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Booking.com extends vacation rental offering with partner properties, another new battle starts
By Kevin May | January 8, 2013
It shouldn't come as a surprise to observers of Booking.com (and the quest for global domination) as it now looks to be increasing its coverage of vacation rental properties. Read More
All you need to know about travel technology in Asia in 2013
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All you need to know about travel technology in Asia in 2013
By Siew Hoon Yeoh | December 20, 2012
If you’re considering business opportunities in Asia in 2013, here are a few things to heed. Read More
How to love the Doctor Evil of the hotel world
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How to love the Doctor Evil of the hotel world
By Viewpoints | December 17, 2012
In previous years, European tour operators would book entire hotels so they could accommodate the passengers on their planes. Read More
TripAdvisor closes in on top spot - Top Brazil travel websites, November 2012
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TripAdvisor closes in on top spot - Top Brazil travel websites, November 2012
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2012
Booking.com is in danger of losing its coveted prime position at the top of the leading travel websites in Brazil to user review giant TripAdvisor. Read More
Priceline brand Agoda moves quickly to scoop up affiliates after demise of Octopus Travel
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Priceline brand Agoda moves quickly to scoop up affiliates after demise of Octopus Travel
By Kevin May | November 30, 2012
Agoda has taken no time at all in trying to mop up affiliates that have potentially lost out as a result of the closure of Kuoni-owned Octopus Travel. Read More
Agoda secures commanding lead over rivals - Top New Zealand travel websites, October 2012
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Agoda secures commanding lead over rivals - Top New Zealand travel websites, October 2012
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2012
Further good news for accommodation provider Agoda as it turns its modest lead over the likes of TripAdvisor into an increasingly dominant position. Read More
Gogobot looks to bolster product search and booking tools for hotels, but flights remain tricky
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Gogobot looks to bolster product search and booking tools for hotels, but flights remain tricky
By Kevin May | November 13, 2012
Ramping up of the revenue-generating options for Gogobot with news of new hotel search and booking tools and a deal with OpenTable for restaurants. Read More
TripAdvisor extends lead at the top - Top Canada travel websites, October 2012
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TripAdvisor extends lead at the top - Top Canada travel websites, October 2012
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2012
User review giant TripAdvisor has added further market share to its number one position in the list of leading travel websites in Canada. Read More
Priceline-Kayak deal: Airlines are the winners (again)
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Priceline-Kayak deal: Airlines are the winners (again)
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | November 11, 2012
In 2008, Delta announced its long awaited marriage to Northwest Airlines. In doing so it started in motion a chain of events that continues to define the market for the distribution of air products. Read More