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Booking.com Shares New Research on Canadian Travellers' Interest In and Barriers To Travelling Sustainably

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
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This research reveals that almost half (48%) of Canadian travellers believe that people need to act now and make sustainable travel choices to save the planet for future generations.

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  • This research reveals that almost half (48%) of Canadian travellers believe that people need to act now and make sustainable travel choices to save the planet for future generations.
  • Sustainable stays are growing in popularity, with almost three quarters (70%) of Canadian travellers intending to stay at least once in an eco-friendly or green accommodation when looking at the year ahead.
  • Established in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com B.V. has grown from a small Dutch start-up to one of the largest travel e-commerce companies in the world.
  • Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com now employs 17,500 employees in 200+ offices in 70 countries worldwide.

Technology Startup Engage Announces Ed Mylett As New Partner & Strategic Advisor

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Engage , aLos Angelesbased startup democratizing the talent booking industry, announced Ed Mylett as a new partner and strategic advisor to the company.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Engage , aLos Angelesbased startup democratizing the talent booking industry, announced Ed Mylett as a new partner and strategic advisor to the company.
  • Engage was co-founded byUSCblind long-snapperJake Olsonand his roommate turned managerDaniel Hennesto help modernize a process that was antiquated.
  • The old process of booking talent included paper contracts, faxes, mailing checks for payments, and various other outdated methodologies.
  • "Ed Mylett brings an exciting level of energy, success, and a vast network to Engage to help the company continue to grow," said Engage's CEO Daniel Hennes.

Booking Holdings to Speak at the 47th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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NORWALK, Conn., April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking Holdings(NASDAQ: BKNG), the world leader in online travel and related services, today announced that Chief Financial Officer,David Goulden, will be speaking at the 47th AnnualJ.P.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking Holdings(NASDAQ: BKNG), the world leader in online travel and related services, today announced that Chief Financial Officer,David Goulden, will be speaking at the 47th AnnualJ.P.
  • Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston on Tuesday, May 14, 2019beginning at10:00 a.m.
  • A live audio cast of the presentation will be available to the public at http://ir.bookingholdings.com .A replay will be available for 14 days.
  • Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and related services, provided to customers and partners in over 220 countries through six primary brands - Booking.com , KAYAK , priceline.com , agoda.com , Rentalcars.com and OpenTable .The mission ofBooking Holdingsis to help people experience the world.

Booking.com Uncovers That When It Comes to Hosting, It's All About Striking the Perfect Balance

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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As travellers have the luxury of more choices than ever before, getting it right as a 'host' can be the difference between checking in or checking out other properties.

Key Points: 
  • As travellers have the luxury of more choices than ever before, getting it right as a 'host' can be the difference between checking in or checking out other properties.
  • For the full release and research methodology around Canadian hosts and travellers striking an accommodation match, visit https://news.booking.com/en-ca/ .
  • Established in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com B.V. has grown from a small Dutch start-up to one of the largest travel e-commerce companies in the world.
  • Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com now employs 18,000+ employees in 200+ offices in 70 countries worldwide.

Booking Holdings to Speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2019 Consumer & Retail Technology Conference

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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NORWALK, Conn., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking Holdings(NASDAQ: BKNG), the world leader in online travel and related services, today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Glenn Fogel, will be speaking at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch2019Consumer and Retail Technology ConferenceinNew York Cityon Tuesday, March 12, 2019 beginning at 8:50 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking Holdings(NASDAQ: BKNG), the world leader in online travel and related services, today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Glenn Fogel, will be speaking at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch2019Consumer and Retail Technology ConferenceinNew York Cityon Tuesday, March 12, 2019 beginning at 8:50 a.m.
  • ET.
  • A live audio cast of the presentation will be available to the public at http://ir.bookingholdings.com .A replay will be available for 14 days.
  • Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and related services, provided to customers and partners in over 220 countries through six primary brands - Booking.com , KAYAK , priceline.com , agoda.com , Rentalcars.com and OpenTable .The mission ofBooking Holdingsis to help people experience the world.

Booking.com Announces Livia Firth as 2019 Booking Booster Ambassador

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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NEW YORK, Feb.26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Booking.com announced Livia Firth as the company's 2019 Booking Booster ambassador.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb.26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Booking.com announced Livia Firth as the company's 2019 Booking Booster ambassador.
  • Livia will join the expert panel of judges from Booking.com to help determine which sustainable tourism startups will receive grants from the company's $2.2 million fund.
  • "We are very pleased to have Livia joining the Booking Booster team in 2019 and to leverage her unique perspective as one of our judges," said Gillian Tans, President and CEO of Booking.com.
  • For the 2019 Booking Booster Program, Booking.com is inviting 10 social enterprise startups in the sustainable tourism sector to a three-week accelerator program in Amsterdam, starting in April.

A Twist in Travel Trends for Spring Break, According to Booking.com

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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No matter where travelers choose to go on Spring Break this year, Booking.com has the perfect accommodation to meet allpreferences, group sizesand passion points.

Key Points: 
  • No matter where travelers choose to go on Spring Break this year, Booking.com has the perfect accommodation to meet allpreferences, group sizesand passion points.
  • Established in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com B.V. has grown from a small Dutch start-up to one of the largest travel e-commerce companies in the world.
  • Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com now employs more than 17,000 employees in 198 offices in 70 countries worldwide.
  • With a mission to empower people to experience the world, Booking.com invests in digital technology that helps take the friction out of travel.

Alliance Reservations Network Partners With TEAMINN, a Division of Stack Sports, on Sports Travel Platform

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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PHOENIX, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel technology company Alliance Reservations Network has partnered with TEAMINN, a division of Stack Sports, to create StackSportsTravel.com, an innovative hotel booking platform for sports team travel.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel technology company Alliance Reservations Network has partnered with TEAMINN, a division of Stack Sports, to create StackSportsTravel.com, an innovative hotel booking platform for sports team travel.
  • Alliance Reservations Network is proud to have collaborated with TEAMINN and Stack Sports on this venture.
  • "Alliance's hotel booking engine technology was a perfect fit for this project," says Pete Bertenshaw, CEO of Alliance Reservations Network.
  • "Together with industry leaders TEAMINN and Stack Sports, we have launched a platform that will change the way Stack Sports clients travel."

Booking Holdings to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2018 Financial Results on February 27

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
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NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) announced today that it intends to hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2018 financial results on Wednesday, February 27at4:30 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) announced today that it intends to hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2018 financial results on Wednesday, February 27at4:30 p.m.
  • The event will be webcasted at ir.bookingholdings.com and the audio will be available for replay on the website for seven days thereafter.
  • Booking Holdings will post a release containing its fourth quarter 2018 financial results on the company's Investor Relations website, ir.bookingholdings.com ,at approximately4:00 p.m. ETonWednesday, February 27.
  • Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and related services, provided to customers and partners in over 220 countries and territories through six primary brands- Booking.com , KAYAK , priceline , agoda.com , Rentalcars.com and OpenTable .

Agoda reveals 2019's top destinations for travelers during the Spring Festival

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
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Family and friends huddle around a Cantonese-style raw fish salad and toss its contents in the air while saying auspicious greetings.

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  • Family and friends huddle around a Cantonese-style raw fish salad and toss its contents in the air while saying auspicious greetings.
  • For the solo travelers who are looking to get away from the crowds and have a peaceful respite, head over to Taiwan.
  • Agoda booking data from origin markets across Asia was collated for the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Lunar New Year dates.
  • Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 3,700 staff across 53 cities in more than 30 countries.