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SA was named among 2025's top 10 Most Welcoming Regions on Earth in Booking.com's 2025 Traveller Review Awards.

As you probably saw in the Super Bowl ad on Sunday starring The Muppets, Booking.com's AI Trip Planner is designed to be like having a travel agent at your fingertips. It can help with research, analyzing reviews and providing tailored trip suggestions. It can even help you work out questions like: "Should I spend a month in the Mediterranean or backpack around Bali?"

Whether you’re a bougie diva looking for a swanky hotel, a family searching for some PG fun, or a bachelorette party on the hunt for nightlife, Booking.com helps you find your perfect stay.

There’s nothing better than being welcomed into a brand-new destination. That feeling of warmth and hospitality can make a trip all the more memorable. And if you’re looking for somewhere that delivers that kind of “hello,” Booking.com knows exactly where you should go. And you don’t even need a passport to get there.

For the second consecutive year, the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh has been named India’s Most Welcoming Region on Booking.com'sveller Review Awards. Bir, a picturesque town known for its paragliding adventures, has been named the Most Welcoming City in India. It is followed by Mararikulam, a serene coastal destination in Kerala, and Leh, the gateway to Ladakh’s breathtaking landscapes.

Booking.com just named the town of Canmore among the most welcoming places in the country. The annual Traveller Review Awards were crafted using reviews from over 360 million verified customer reviews. The list of Canada's Most Welcoming Places was part of the awards, which accounted for the number of accommodation options that received a 2025 Traveller Review Award.

Chester has been recognised as one of the top ten most welcoming cities in the world for 2025, according to accommodation site Booking.com. The Cheshire city is the only UK destination to feature on the 13th edition of the Traveller Reviews Awards., which includes locations in Thailand, Brazil, Italy and the USA.

“For example, Booking.com recently revealed 59% of LGBTQ+ travellers have experienced discrimination when on holiday.

The 'Booking.yeah' campaign returns with a new advertising initiative showcasing Booking.com’s ability to help travelers find accommodations that suit their needs. Debuting during the fourth quarter of the Big Game on February 9, the campaign continues to highlight positive travel experiences while demonstrating the platform’s extensive range of options and seamless booking process.

The 'Passport to Immortality' is part of Booking.com's Travel Predictions report for 2025 which can be found on the website here.

Ahead of Super Bowl LIX, TODAY shares an exclusive first look at Booking.com's ad set to air during the big game — and it stars Kermit the Frog!

Booking.com unveiled its fourth-consecutive Super Bowl ad with The Muppets at the center of its “something for everyone” travel lodging strategy. In the 30-second spot running during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 59, the travel site displays its diversity of offerings by placing Kermit the Frog and Animal at a beachfront vacation rental, Miss Piggy in a lavish boutique hotel, and the requisite supporting humans in spots for the family by the waterpark and for a raucous bachelorette in Las Vegas.

Santosh Kumar, country manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia at Booking.com said this year, the company is witnessing a surge in Indians travelling to Japan, aligning with the country's 'strategic efforts' to attract Indian tourists.

Taupō was named one of the ‘most welcoming’ communities on Earth in Booking.com’s 2025 Traveller Review Awards, based on more than 360 million reviews from around the world.

Booking.com has just unveiled its highly anticipated winners of its 2025 Traveller Review Awards, recognising the exceptional hospitality that makes travel experiences unforgettable. Among the highlights, South Australia has claimed a spot in the Top Ten Most Welcoming Regions, a testament to the warm, inviting atmosphere that draws visitors to its diverse landscapes.

Booking.com has listed the 10 Most Welcoming Places in India and worldwide as part of the 13th edition of the annual Traveller Review Awards 2025. The awards, based on over 360 million verified customer reviews, honour travel partners who consistently deliver outstanding hospitality and service, enhancing travellers’ experiences across the globe.

Online travel agency Booking.com recently announced the winners of its thirteenth annual Traveller Review Awards. Based on over 360 million verified customer reviews, the awards showcase travel partners who offer next-level hospitality and service.

The UK’s most welcoming city has been crowned, confirming that people up north are in fact friendlier. Booking.com has bestowed the title upon Chester, thanks to the city’s ‘warm inviting charm.’

Booking.com just released its annual Traveler Review Awards list of the 10 most welcoming cities in the world for 2025, compiling testimonies from real people around the world to determine the places that are most welcoming to outsiders. Some of the choices might come as a surprise for those visiting major metropolitan areas.

Nestled along Florida’s East Coast, the city was named one of the most welcoming places in the U.S. for 2025 by Booking.com, according to data from the company that was shared with Travel + Leisure. To compile the rankings, Booking.com said it analyzed more than 360 million verified customer reviews.

When Booking.com surveyed neurodiverse travellers across 33 countries, we found 50% felt their travel options were limited due to their specific needs, while 49% reported negative experiences while traveling due to their neuro-differences.

Booking.com just released its annual Traveler Review Awards list of the 10 most welcoming cities in the world for 2025, compiling testimonies from real people around the world to determine the places that are most welcoming to outsiders. Some of the choices might come as a surprise for those visiting major metropolitan areas.

The most welcoming places on Earth for 2025 have been revealed - and it’s Sigiriya in Sri Lanka that’s No.1 overall, with Chester topping the ranking for the UK and coming 10th globally. The rankings have been drawn up by Booking.com, with entries identified based on the number of Traveller Review Awards each has.

The most welcoming places on Earth for 2025 have been revealed - and it’s Sigiriya in Sri Lanka that’s No.1 overall, with Chester topping the ranking for the UK and coming 10th globally. The rankings have been drawn up by Booking.com, with entries identified based on the number of Traveller Review Awards each has.