Our Journey
From a small Dutch startup to one of the world’s leading digital travel companies
Who we are
Founded in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com has grown exponentially since. By investing in the technology that helps take the friction out of travel, Booking.com seamlessly connects millions of travellers with memorable experiences, a range of transport options and incredible places to stay – from homes to hotels and much more.
Our business by the numbers
1000+
Experiments taking place at any given time
150+
Nationalities represented
140
Offices in 70 countries
172,000
Volunteer hours donated
2020
The year our offices became carbon neutral
150,000+
Destinations included in over 28 million listings
Some important milestones
Bookings.nl founded in Amsterdam.
Acquired by BKNG (then Priceline Group) and became Booking.com.
Mobile app first launches in 42 languages.
Booking.com celebrates its 25th Anniversary.
Global headquarters in Amsterdam and local offices around the world, our employees live the Booking.com mission every day by supporting customers and accommodation partners through service and innovation in finding the perfect fit for every stay, every time.
The journey continues
With more than 200 offices across the globe, you’re sure to find your place at Booking.com. Aside from our Amsterdam Headquarters, our biggest offices are in Manchester, Tel Aviv, Singapore, New York and Shanghai, each home to a thriving business unit.
Our impact
At Booking.com, we measure success by the amount of positive impact we create. For our employees, our shareholders, customers, partners and even our communities and local governments. From planning a trip to growing a business on our platform, we are committed to creating a better experience, from beginning to end.
Booking Holdings
Booking Holdings is the world’s leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through six primary consumer-facing brands including Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, Rentalcars.com, KAYAK and OpenTable.
