Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG)

Colleagues at our Center of Excellence in Romania kicked off their summer with sustainability top of mind. For the second consecutive year, the team celebrated their Adopt a Mountain Track initiative, visiting the beautiful city of Brașov to repaint mountain trail markings and clear pathways of litter. Kudos for their awesome work in making sure there is a world worth experiencing. #LifeatBKNG #COERomania

Honoring the exceptional individuals who are at the core of our organization’s success, our Center of Excellence in India recently launched a special awards and recognition program called “Impact Icons - Accolades of Excellence”. The energy was high as teams reflected on their exciting journeys and progress so far, as well as the meaningful contributions of fellow colleagues. We’re proud to foster a culture that continuously empowers employees to reach their full potential. Congratulations to the winners 🎉 #LifeatBKNG #ImpactIcons #COEIndia

At Booking Holdings, travel isn’t just our area of expertise - it’s our passion. Check out some recent memories from our Global Legal team who carved time between regional meetings to make a classic Central Park stop in NYC, an exciting visit to Romania to meet with colleagues at our Center of Excellence in Bucharest and - cue the music - a break from business matters to attend the Eras Tour in Stockholm, Sweden.

CEO of OpenTable, Debby Soo joined Bloomberg Podcasts to discuss dining demand during #NYCRestaurantWeek, how OpenTable is protecting restaurants from reservation bots and more. Listen to the full interview:

We are pleased to celebrate Anna McCann's 5 year anniversary! Speaking of their journey, Anna shared, "The last five years have been incredibly rewarding. I feel grateful to work with such passionate, hard-working, and intelligent people within the HR team, as well as across our business units and leadership team. It has been exciting to be a part of the growth we've seen since I joined, both in our talent and in our ways of working across BHI and the brands. I am excited to see how that continues in the future." Thank you for all that you do in your role as Senior Manager, Human Resources.

New research released this week by Booking Holdings, in partnership with independent research company Statista, finds economic confidence is strong but not uniform among U.S. accommodation providers. The U.S. Accommodation Barometer found that 78% of hoteliers and vacation rental operators across the country are positive or very positive about the future economic situation of their business, with 62% of survey respondents gauging their current economic situation favorably. The report takes an in-depth look at the opportunities and challenges facing accommodation providers currently and in the months ahead, as well as how online travel platforms play an important role in the dynamic travel ecosystem overall today. To download the full 2024 U.S. Accommodation Barometer report and corresponding state-specific editions visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/eDsX72-3

Skift's 2024 IDEA Awards recognize brands driving the travel industry forward through excellence in design, creativity and innovation, with KAYAK's PriceCheck selected as a finalist in the Best Use of AI category. Congratulations on this achievement!

At Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), we are committed to operating our business more sustainably, including supporting important initiatives that promote environmental stewardship. Our Center of Excellence in India was honored to participate in the inauguration of the solar panel installation at RMZ Ecoworld 30.

We are excited to share that Booking.com's Amsterdam Campus and Global Headquarters has received an honorable mention in the Workplace category of Fast Company's 2024 Innovation by Design Awards, recognized alongside some of the most impressive designers and businesses globally that are working to solve the problems of today and build a better future for tomorrow. This recognition is not only testament to our company-wide vision for the future of work - one that is focused on elevating the employee experience, enhancing productivity, ensuring flexibility, and strengthening connections through innovative and collaborative workplaces and ways of working - but also our collective commitment to the environment around us and the communities in which we operate. Congratulations on this special achievement! #FCDesignAwards

We are pleased to celebrate Mahesh Kumar's 5 year anniversary! Speaking of their journey, Mahesh shared, "Reflecting on my past five years at Booking.com and Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), I am filled with both gratitude and pride. This journey has been an incredible adventure, filled with opportunities to tackle complex challenges and collaborate with amazing cross-functional teams from different brands. Working alongside passionate colleagues from around the globe has been a truly enriching experience. The dynamic industry and the dedicated people at Booking Holdings make every day rewarding and fulfilling. I am deeply thankful for the support and growth I've experienced here. United by our mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, I look forward to continuing this journey with such a fantastic team!" Thank you for all that you do in your role as Senior Manager, Technical Program Management.