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Booking Holdings Inc. is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences. The company’s technology connects travelers with travel suppliers and earns revenue primarily through commissions and fees from bookings as well as advertising and metasearch arrangements. Key consumer-facing brands in its portfolio include Booking.com, Agoda, Kayak and Rentalcars.com, among others.
Booking Holdings operates on a global scale, serving consumers and travel suppliers across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and other regions through localized sites and mobile apps. The company places emphasis on product and data-driven personalization, mobile booking capability and partnerships with hotels, property managers and transportation providers to expand choice and distribution for travelers worldwide.
Leadership has focused on sustaining growth by investing in technology, expanding inventory of lodging and transport options, and enhancing the end-to-end booking experience. Glenn Fogel serves as president and chief executive officer and has overseen the company’s strategic direction since assuming the role in 2017. Booking Holdings continues to evolve its platforms to address changing traveler preferences and distribution dynamics in the global travel market.
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