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91% of Indian LGBTQ+ travellers consider personal safety as paramount while choosing a destination: Booking.com

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 5 June 2023, 1:00 PM 934

Booking.com’s most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date spotlights the steady progress, as well as the recent setbacks, for these communities when it comes to travel. Despite the travel industry’s growing recognition of the scope and variety of LGBTQ+ experiences, divisive political decisions from the past year have hindered efforts to eliminate challenges and Continue Reading

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GoMMT, booking.com and Agoda were India’s top three online booking channels for 2022, says STAAH report

By TBM Staff - Hyderabad Monday, 9 January 2023, 5:00 PM 458

GoMMT, booking.com and Agoda were the top three distribution channels that brought in the highest room nights to Indian hotels in 2022, according to statistics by global tech solutions provider STAAH. Expedia, STAAH- Direct Bookings, Travelguru, airbnb, HRS, EaseMyTrip and Hotelbeds also featured in the Top 10 Online Channels for India.   STAAH is a […]Continue Reading

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Booking.com reveals 7 emerging travel predictions for 2023

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Saturday, 26 November 2022, 11:16 AM 880

According to a Booking .com survey, people around the world are feeling more optimistic about travelling in 2023 compared to 2022. “Despite some current instability felt globally, nearly 72% report that travelling will always be worth it. The mood is shifting from one of hopeful uncertainty to bold adaptability. If 2022 was about the triumphant […]Continue Reading

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Agencies can now use wider virtual cards via Amadeus for reservations on Booking.com

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 10 November 2022, 3:00 PM 653

Travel agencies reserving Booking.com accommodations through the Amadeus Travel Platform can now choose to process payment using a wider range of virtual cards from the latter’s digital wallet, across more than 1.3 million accommodation options. The Amadeus B2B Wallet solution integrated with Booking.com reduces the demand on travellers to provide upfront payment Continue Reading

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Booking.com appoints Santosh Kumar as Country Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 15 September 2022, 2:15 PM 575

Booking.com has appointed Santosh Kumar as Country Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia. He succeeds Ritu Mehrotra, who earlier served in the same role. With full responsibility for the leadership and development of Booking.com’s business in India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia, Kumar plays a critical role in driving growth, strategy and operations […]Continue Reading

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Booking.com identifies top destinations for more sustainable stays in 2022; Rishikesh also figures in the list

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 2 June 2022, 3:00 PM 685

This World Environment Day, Booking.com has compiled a list of destinations across the globe with the highest percentages of Travel Sustainable properties on their platform. Travel Sustainable badge recognizes the impactful efforts properties worldwide are making to help protect the planet and contribute positively to their local communities. From trend-setting cities to Continue Reading