Cost vs Conscience: Booking.com Delves into the Dilemma Dividing Sustainable Travel in 2023
* 64% of Australians say they want to travel more sustainably over the coming 12 months, * Over half (58%) of Aussie travellers believe more sustainable travel options are too expensive * 500,000+ accommodations are being recognised for sustainability efforts with a Travel Sustainable badg...
Don't Let Excess Baggage Fees Fade Your Fabulosity At This Year's Pride
* KAYAK is empowering travellers to celebrate their self expression at Pride this year by partnering with Kween Kong to launch the Big Baggage Bonus^ to cover travellers' excess baggage fees * Domestic flight searches to Sydney are up about 144% over the festival period compared to the same p...
Going out with a bang: Travel for New Year's Eve skyrockets
Tokyo, New York, London regional favorites for countdown festivities SINGAPORE, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in three years hassle-free international travel is possible again for New Year's Eve – and travelers are jumping at the opportunity to take advantage. Agoda data shows ...
Family and friend group travel back on the cards Agoda survey shows
* Four out of five will take a family holiday in the next 12 months * Travelling with a group of friends is more likely than travelling with extended family * Families gravitate towards budget accommodation, Agoda Homes style vacation rentals and All inclusive resorts SINGAPORE, Dec. 22, 20...
Thailand, Taiwan and Japan markets lead the nominations for Agoda Gold Circle Awards
SINGAPORE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Travel Platform, Agoda, has today announced the winners of its coveted 14th annual Agoda Gold Circle Awards (GCA). With travel markets opening up to international travel worldwide, this year's Gold Circle Awards have been presented to more than 2000...
Booking.com's Seven Predictions for the Reimagination of Travel in 2023
LONDON, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Booking.com releases travel predictions research that foresees travellers navigating contradiction and chaos as they adapt to changing times in the year ahead. Against the backdrop of global upheaval, the digital travel platform reveals people are expe...
Agoda: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin cited as top Thailand destinations for international travellers
"Explore Thailand" Campaign to Help Boost Thailand's Reopening BANGKOK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand's borders are now fully ope n, and travellers from all over the world are heading back in droves to explore its unspoiled beaches and idyllic islands, serene countryside, and the bustle ...
Cendyn announces partnership with OpenTable to integrate hotel reservation and dining data into a unified guest profile
The new integration between the restaurant platform and Cendyn's eInsight CRM allows hotel restaurants to recognize, reward, and incentivize their most loyal guests through their dining experiences BOCA RATON, Fla., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in t...
Agoda partners with Visa to offer interest-free credit card instalments across its property bookings
This is part of the company's efforts to diversify payment options to suit all traveller needs SINGAPORE, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global travel platform Agoda, today announced its partnership with Visa, the world leader in digital payments, to offer interest-free credit card instalments ac...
Climate, Community and Choice: Booking.com Reveals the Trends Shaping Sustainable Travel for Australians in 2022
SYDNEY, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Booking.com released its most extensive sustainable travel research to date, highlighting the desire to make more mindful and conscious choices across the entire travel experience. With insights gathered from more than 30,000 travellers across 32 count...
Agoda data indicates early signs of recovery for Bali following Indonesia's early reopening
DENPASAR, Indonesia, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Indonesia's announcement to re-open its borders to international travelers, digital travel platform Agoda has seen a surge in searches forBali from neighbouring markets keen to return to one of the region's most popular beach destinatio...
Agoda data shows Thailand takes the #1 spot globally as most searched destination since reopening borders
* Over 500% increase in searches to Thailand from Jan 2022 to end March 2022 * Top three incoming travellers from Japan, United States and Singapore * Agoda integrates with Thailand Pass application to help streamline booking process BANGKOK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to search...
Agoda reveals where travelers are staying on NYE
SINGAPORE, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers are looking for new experiences to celebrate the start of 2022. Famous cities remain hot destinations but the travel trend to 'escape' to more off-beat nature or beach destinations dominates this year's New Year's Eve plans, according to the data...
Kiwis Hanging out for a Holiday: Booking.com's 7 Predictions for the Triumphant Return of Travel in 2022
AUCKLAND, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In its most extensive travel predictions research to date, Booking.com reveals a renewed sense of optimism among Kiwi travellers keen to embrace the new normal and return to exploring the world in the year ahead. Read on for a sample of the trends: * V...
Australia's Open!: Booking.com's 7 Predictions for the Triumphant Return of Travel in 2022
SYDNEY, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In its most extensive travel predictions research to date, Booking.com reveals how a renewed sense of optimism is fueling a hunger to make 2022 the year to make the most of the unpredictability and get back to fully experiencing the world. Trends for the year ...
Agoda backs Thai tourism 'Phuket Sandbox' campaign
SINGAPORE, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Thailand reopens its doors to fully
vaccinated international tourists with its 'Phuket Sandbox' initiative, Agoda
launches its dedicated landing page,www.agoda.com/PhuketSandbox
Agoda Sustainable Travel Trends Survey reveals people's top concerns about tourism's impact, and measures to make travel more sustainable
SINGAPORE, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Easy identification of sustainable eco-friendly travel options, limited use of single-use plastics and financial incentives for accommodation providers who maximize energy efficiencies are the top three additional measures needed to make travel more sustain...
Agoda Sustainable Travel Trends Survey reveals people's top concerns about tourism's impact, and measures to make travel more sustainable
SINGAPORE, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Easy identification of sustainable eco-friendly travel options, limited use of single-use plastics and financial incentives for accommodation providers who maximize energy efficiencies are the top three additional measures needed to make travel more sustain...
Agoda Sustainable Travel Trends Survey Reveals People's Top Concerns about Tourism's Impact, and Measures to Make Travel More Sustainable
SINGAPORE, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Easy identification of sustainable eco-friendly travel options, limited use of single-use plastics and financial incentives for accommodation providers who maximize energy efficiencies are the top three additional measures needed to make travel more sustain...
Damien Pfirsch, CCO of Agoda: COVID-19 and the Big Rethink for Businesses
SINGAPORE, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been just over a year since COVID shook the world, and it has inevitably changed the way we live and work. While the impact has been widespread, the pandemic has also taught businesses valuable lessons. Agoda's CCO Damien Pfirsch, shares four lessons...
