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.

TripAdvisor pulls away - Top Canada travel sites, October 15 2011
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TripAdvisor pulls away - Top Canada travel sites, October 15 2011
By PhocusWire | October 20, 2011
TripAdvisor now has clear water between it and second place in the list of leading travel websites in Canada. Read More
Booking.com driving 50% of European online hotel reservations
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Booking.com driving 50% of European online hotel reservations
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2011
Booking.com has emerged overwhelmingly as the dominant distribution channel for European hotels according to a survey of more than 200 hotels. Read More
Booking.com and TripAdvisor extend lead - Top UK travel sites, October 8 2011
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Booking.com and TripAdvisor extend lead - Top UK travel sites, October 8 2011
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2011
Gains in market share for both TripAdvisor and Booking.com have given the pair a 19% wedge of destination and accommodation websites in the UK. Read More
Marriott and Booking.com -- a message for Expedia about merchant model
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Marriott and Booking.com -- a message for Expedia about merchant model
By Dennis Schaal | October 10, 2011
Marriott delivered a not-so-subtle message to Expedia about their negotiations on a new contract, which comes up for renewal at the end of 2011. Read More
Hotel Urbano loses fifth of audience - Top Brazil travel sites, October 1 2011
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Hotel Urbano loses fifth of audience - Top Brazil travel sites, October 1 2011
By PhocusWire | October 6, 2011
Large loss for Hotel Urbano in Brazil this week after it shed 6% market share, although is still clear market leader in the accommodation category. Read More
TripAdvisor claims top two spots - Top Canada travel sites, October 1 2011
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TripAdvisor claims top two spots - Top Canada travel sites, October 1 2011
By PhocusWire | October 5, 2011
TripAdvisor has secured the first two positions amongst the leading travel websites in Canada, pushing Booking.com into third place. Read More
TripAdvisor takes major lead  - Top Canada travel sites, September 24 2011
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TripAdvisor takes major lead - Top Canada travel sites, September 24 2011
By PhocusWire | September 29, 2011
Combined country sites (similar to Australia this week) have given TripAdvisor an 8% market share lead over its nearest rival in Canada. Read More
TripAdvisor duo nudge ahead of Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, September 24 2011
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TripAdvisor duo nudge ahead of Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, September 24 2011
By PhocusWire | September 28, 2011
TripAdvisor Australia and the main international site combined have pushed past Wotif in the top ten travel websites in Australia. Read More
Priceline hires former Starbucks and Microsoft exec to be CEO of Booking.com
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Priceline hires former Starbucks and Microsoft exec to be CEO of Booking.com
By Kevin May | September 26, 2011
Darren Huston, ex-coffee guy and most recently vice president for consumer and online at Microsoft, is the new CEO of Booking.com. Read More
Expedia signs product deal with Aer Lingus, banishes memory of Ryanair debacle
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Expedia signs product deal with Aer Lingus, banishes memory of Ryanair debacle
By Kevin May | September 22, 2011
Aer Lingus has become the latest supplier to tap into the Expedia Affiliate Network to bring hotel and activities products to its website. Read More
Booking.com jumps in on flash sale frenzy, claims unique deals
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Booking.com jumps in on flash sale frenzy, claims unique deals
By Linda Fox | September 15, 2011
Booking.com follows other online players and introduces flash deals section across its European sites. Read More
TripAdvisor climbs ahead of Booking.com - Top Canada travel sites, September 10 2011
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TripAdvisor climbs ahead of Booking.com - Top Canada travel sites, September 10 2011
By PhocusWire | September 13, 2011
Almost 2% market share divides Booking.com from market leader TripAdvisor in the top ten travel websites in Canada. Read More
Priceline ultimately debuts iPad app with map centerpiece and in-app bookings
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Priceline ultimately debuts iPad app with map centerpiece and in-app bookings
By Dennis Schaal | September 12, 2011
A map, which Priceline dubs, the Ultimate Booking Machine, is the centerpiece of the online travel agency's just-released first iPad app. Read More
ViaMichelin and Booking.com extend lead - Top France travel websites, September 3 2011
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ViaMichelin and Booking.com extend lead - Top France travel websites, September 3 2011
By PhocusWire | September 7, 2011
ViaMichelin and Booking.com have pushed further ahead of their nearest rivals in the top ten accommodation websites in France. Read More
Booking.com takes second spot - Top Brazil travel sites, August 27 2011
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Booking.com takes second spot - Top Brazil travel sites, August 27 2011
By PhocusWire | September 1, 2011
Mundi has lost its prized second position in the top ten Brazilian travel websites to Booking.com. Read More