Booking.com

E-commerce

Founded in Amsterdam in 1996, Booking.com is one of the world's leading digital travel companies, connecting millions of travelers with hotels, vacation rentals, flights, and travel experiences.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 1996
Founder: Geert-Jan Bruinsma
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Parent: Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG)

About Booking.com

Booking.com was founded in 1996 in Amsterdam as Bookings.nl by Geert-Jan Bruinsma. In 2005, it was acquired by Priceline.com (now Booking Holdings Inc.), forming the cornerstone of the world's largest online travel enterprise.

Available in more than 40 languages, Booking.com offers over 28 million reported accommodation listings across 220+ countries and territories. The platform connects travelers with everything from traditional hotels and apartments to flights, rental cars, airport taxis, and local attractions through its 'Connected Trip' initiative.

What Booking.com Does

Accommodations

Global booking engine for hotels, resorts, apartments, vacation homes, and unique stays.

Flights & Transportation

Flight booking search, rental car reservations, and airport taxi transfers across global destinations.

Connected Trip

AI-driven itinerary planning combining accommodation, travel, and activity bookings into a seamless journey.

Partner Hub & Technology

B2B extranet and yield management tools for hotel owners, property hosts, and travel partners.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Booking.com.

Software Engineering
Data Science & Machine Learning
Product Management
UX & Service Design
Partner Operations & Account Management
Fintech & Payments
Marketing & Brand
People Operations

Booking.com's History

1996
Bookings.nl Founded
Geert-Jan Bruinsma establishes Bookings.nl in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
2005
Priceline Acquisition
Acquired by Priceline Group for $135 million, laying the groundwork for international dominance.
2018
Priceline Renamed to Booking Holdings
Parent company officially changes name to Booking Holdings Inc. reflecting Booking.com's scale.
2021
Connected Trip & Fintech Unit
Establishes dedicated Fintech business unit to streamline global travel payment methods.
2023
AI Trip Planner Launch
Launches generative AI trip planner to provide conversational itinerary recommendations.