Booking.com - The One Destination for All Your Destinations
Booking.com is a player in the online travel sector, which has witnessed tremendous growth in the last few years. According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, the online travel sector comprising more than 50 percent of the total e-commerce industry in India, is estimated to be in the range of US$ 11-16 billion.
According to a recent Millward Brown Report, hotel bookings through online channels is growing significantly, with online channels having contributed 25 per cent of the overall hotel bookings in India in 2015. Hotel-booking on the move through mobile devices has emerged as the biggest driver for the growth of the sector. There is a growing trend of travelling companies offering incentives through huge discounts, cash back proposals and gift vouchers to book online, besides encouraging to download their mobile apps.
Significantly, Start-ups in travel business have received more funding than ecommerce marketplaces so far in 2016, according to data sourced from research firm Tracxn. Travel start-ups have received US$ 366,450,000 while ecommerce marketplace start-ups have received US$ 357,831,100 in funding since the beginning of 2016, as per the report.
Booking.com is one of the world leaders in booking accommodations online. It attracts visitors from both the leisure and business sectors worldwide resulting in over 1 million room nights being reserved each day. Booking.com guarantees best prices for all types of properties listed on the portal - from small, family-run bed and breakfasts to executive apartments and five-star luxury suites. Booking.com is available in more than 40 languages, with a network of over 12,000 affiliate partner websites and ~1 million active properties in 224 countries and territories.
It recently launched its sister website Villas.com which focuses on Independent accommodations.
Established in 1996, Booking.com had a very humble beginning starting-up in Enschede in Amsterdam. It is being owned and operated by US based Priceline Group. Internationally, it has 176 offices in over 70 countries of the world with over 11,000 people dedicated to serving customers and property-owning partners.
The customer is at the center of focus of Booking.com - it offers an informative, user-friendly website with an aim to provide cost-effective way of discovering and booking the broadest selection of accommodations, in every corner of the world suited each unique requirement. More than 10 million review available on the website serve as reference points for prospective customers.
Booking.com reservation service is free. No booking fees or administration fees is charged – and in most cases rooms can be cancelled free of charge.
Booking.com provides a cost-effective commission-based model to its partners and a personalized account management service to help them optimize their revenue.
Booking.com Coupons and Offers
Booking.com is not only about making a booking for accommodation but booking a delightful experience. Booking.com coupons and offers attract many travellers to get the best pricing for their choice of hotel. There are Booking.com promo codes for first time users as well. More to that, they have offers like if one has made total bookings of ten nights (through their account on Booking.com website), they get one night free from Booking.com as a reward without any restriction! Taking the fun of such rewards, Booking.com has reported that its members have enjoyed over one million free nights. This free night can be redeemed on any date at any eligible hotel.
Whether one is planning a family vacation, a business trip or just a weekend getaway, Booking.com has deals to please all. All a buyer has to do is enter these codes while making the booking and he can avail good discounts on his billing. Sometimes these codes and deals are available for limited time and limited hotels. Booking.com deals and discounts are something that their users keep looking for to avail the best packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I cancel or change my reservation through Booking.com?
A. Yes, it’s easy to cancel or change your booking via self-service tool at My Booking.com. Please remember to check the hotel’s cancellation policy before making any changes to your reservation. Non-refundable rooms and other special deals may have a different cancellation policy. Room-specific cancellation information can be found next to the room type under the 'Conditions' column on the hotel's page
Q. How do I know if my reservation is confirmed?
A. As soon as you've completed the booking process, a confirmation page will appear. This page shows all of your reservation details, including the booking number and your PIN code. The PIN code should be saved carefully as it is required to access your confirmation online at My Booking.com. A confirmation email with all your booking information is also sent by Booking.com.
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Verified On: 27 April 2024