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From Riad to Ryokan: Booking.com Reveals How Authentic Accommodations Are Fuelling the Curious Global Traveller

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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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.

Key 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 over 200 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.
  • At Booking.com, we connect travelers with the world's largest selection of incredible places to stay.

From Riad to Ryokan: Booking.com Reveals How Authentic and Alternative Accommodations Are Fuelling the Curious UK Traveller

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Booking Holdings, Booking.com, World Wide Web, Travel, Booking, Amsterdam, Tourism

**Research commissioned by Booking.com and independently conducted among a sample of adults who have taken a trip in the last 12 months/plan to take a trip in the next 12 months.

Key Points: 
  • **Research commissioned by Booking.com and independently conducted among a sample of adults who have taken a trip in the last 12 months/plan to take a trip in the next 12 months.
  • 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 over 200 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.

Sycuan Now Accepting Room Reservations for 2019

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Monday, December 17, 2018
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sycuan announced today that the organization is accepting room reservations for its new hotel beginningtoday at 12 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sycuan announced today that the organization is accepting room reservations for its new hotel beginningtoday at 12 p.m.
  • Each room is equipped with KEYPR technology that will give guests access to a directory of services including ordering room service, booking reservations, viewing current promotions and speaking with Sycuan staff through a customized in-room tablet.
  • Additionally, USB charging and electrical outlets are conveniently located throughout the room and each room is Bluetooth sound enabled.
  • "We couldn't be more thrilled to begin accepting reservations for our new hotel opening in a few short months," said John Dinius, general manager at Sycuan Casino.

Booking Holdings Completes Acquisition of HotelsCombined

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Monday, December 3, 2018
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NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) today announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced plan to acquire hotel metasearch site HotelsCombined.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) today announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced plan to acquire hotel metasearch site HotelsCombined.
  • With a strong presence in APAC and thousands of active affiliates worldwide, HotelsCombined will report into Booking Holdings' leading travel metasearch brand, KAYAK.
  • We are thrilled to welcome them to the KAYAK team and have them as part of our portfolio of brands," said Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings.
  • The mission of Booking Holdings is to help people experience the world.

Pegasus Solutions to Showcase its Internet Booking Engine Enhancements at the World Travel Market 2018, November 5 - 7

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Monday, November 5, 2018
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The Pegasus Booking Engine offers full feature functionality consumers have come to expect from an online shopping experience.

Key Points: 
  • The Pegasus Booking Engine offers full feature functionality consumers have come to expect from an online shopping experience.
  • It's one of the many Pegasus technology solutions in use by global hotel chains, management companies, and independent hotels, including the Pegasus Reservations Platform .
  • These latest Pegasus Booking Engine enhancements are designed to provide hoteliers with even more control over their direct booking channel by delivering capabilities like improved speed and responsiveness on mobile devices, enhanced Google mapping functionality, and a simplified booking flow.
  • Pegasus invites WTM attendees to Stand TT205 to learn more about the Pegasus' newly enhanced Booking Engine.

Booking Booster 3.0: Booking.com Highlights Key Areas Being Tackled by Enterprising Startups in Sustainable Tourism

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Thursday, November 1, 2018
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Today Booking.com, a leader in travel technology, announces the opening of applications for the third annual Booking Booster accelerator program for startups in sustainable tourism.

Key Points: 
  • Today Booking.com, a leader in travel technology, announces the opening of applications for the third annual Booking Booster accelerator program for startups in sustainable tourism.
  • Booking.com is calling startups from around the world that are building technology-driven solutions to sustainable travel challenges - in multiple areas - to apply for support from its 2 million fund.
  • To celebrate, Booking.com also highlights four key areas of innovation being driven by startups addressing sustainability issues in the travel industry, including projects from previous program winners.
  • Applications close on December 2, so interested startups should visit the Booking Booster section on the Booking Cares website for full information and additional details.

Booking Holdings to Present at the 2018 RBC Capital Markets Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) announced today that Chief Executive Officer,Glenn Fogel, will speak at the2018 RBC Capital Markets Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications ConferenceinNew York CityonTuesday, November 13, 2018beginning at9:10 a.m. EST.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) announced today that Chief Executive Officer,Glenn Fogel, will speak at the2018 RBC Capital Markets Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications ConferenceinNew York CityonTuesday, November 13, 2018beginning at9:10 a.m. EST.
  • A live audio cast of the presentation will be available to the public at http://ir.bookingholdings.com.
  • Booking Holdings (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 , priceline.com , KAYAK , agoda.com , Rentalcars.com and OpenTable .
  • The mission ofBooking Holdingsis to help people experience the world.

Booking Holdings and Grab Enter into Strategic Partnership

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Monday, October 29, 2018
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NORWALK, Conn. andSINGAPORE, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), the global leader in online accommodations and travel e-commerce, and Grab Holdings Inc. (Grab), the leading on-demand transportation and mobile services platform in Southeast Asia, today announced that the two parties have entered into a strategic partnership.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn. andSINGAPORE, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), the global leader in online accommodations and travel e-commerce, and Grab Holdings Inc. (Grab), the leading on-demand transportation and mobile services platform in Southeast Asia, today announced that the two parties have entered into a strategic partnership.
  • With the partnership, Booking Holdings' brands will have the ability to offer on-demand transport services through their apps, powered by Grab, and Grab customers will be able to book accommodations across the globe powered by Booking.com and agoda.
  • In addition,Booking Holdings has invested US$200 million in Grab, recognizing Grab as the leading online-to-offline mobile (O2O) mobile platform in Southeast Asia.
  • The partnership between Booking Holdings and Grab allows Grab users to book travel-related services through the app for the first time, and pay seamlessly using the region's leading digital wallet, GrabPay.

Booking Holdings to Webcast Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results on November 5

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Booking Holdings(Nasdaq: BKNG)announcedtoday that it intends to hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2018 financial results on Monday, November 5 at4:30 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Booking Holdings(Nasdaq: BKNG)announcedtoday that it intends to hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2018 financial results on Monday, November 5 at4:30 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 Holdingswill post areleasecontaining its third quarter 2018 financial results on the company's Investor Relations website ir.bookingholdings.com at approximately4:00 p.m. ETon Monday, November 5.
  • Booking Holdings (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 , priceline.com , KAYAK , agoda.com , Rentalcars.com and OpenTable .

Booking.com Research Points to a Positive Outlook for Women Working in Tech, Despite Facing More Challenges Than Men

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Marketing, Brand management, Customer experience, Business, Microeconomics, Booking.com, Touchpoint, Booking

Despite the appeal of the tech sector and the perceived opportunities, women still have reservations, and at certain key touchpoints in their pursuit of a tech career, view being female as more detrimental.

Key Points: 
  • Despite the appeal of the tech sector and the perceived opportunities, women still have reservations, and at certain key touchpoints in their pursuit of a tech career, view being female as more detrimental.
  • Seventy-seven percent still acknowledge that they face more challenges to grow and succeed than men.
  • Download the full research report an read the full release here: https://globalnews.booking.com/bookingcom-research-points-to-a-positive-...
    At Booking.com, we connect travelers with the world's largest selection of incredible places to stay.
  • Via our customer experience team, customers can reach Booking.com 24/7 for assistance and support in 40 languages, any time of the day or night.