MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has announced the launch of Agoda Impact Lab, a pioneering initiative aimed at unlocking the future of travel and technology in Asia. The Lab, launched at ASEAN Tourism Forum, will serve as a launch pad for innovation and value creation across the region, leading the next generation of initiatives to boost industry resilience.Agoda Impact Lab is designed as a dedicated platform for the public and private sectors to design, test ...

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Core Insights - OpenTable has released its list of Canada's Top 100 Romantic Restaurants for 2026, based on over 900,000 diner reviews and various metrics [1][19] - There is a cultural shift in how Canadians celebrate Valentine's Day, with 51% indicating it is now about all types of relationships, not just romantic ones [5][8] - Group dining is increasingly popular, with significant year-over-year increases in larger party sizes for Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day [4][6] Group 1: Valentine's Day Dining Trends - Nearly half (49%) of Canadians plan to dine out on Valentine's Day, but 40% find it challenging to secure a reservation, spending an average of 2 hours and 14 minutes searching [2][6] - Dining on Valentine's Day in 2025 saw a 46% increase year-over-year, with a 54% increase during the Valentine's Day weekend [7] - More than half (53%) of single Canadians would consider going to a restaurant for a first date on Valentine's Day, rising to 65% among Gen Z [7][8] Group 2: Changing Celebrations - 37% of Canadians plan to celebrate Galentine's or Palentine's Day, with 59% intending to do so over a meal out [4][5] - The rise in group dining is evident, with a 65% increase in parties of four and an 88% increase in parties of six for Valentine's Day 2025 [4] - Gen Z is a driving force behind the shift in celebration styles, with 59% planning a Galentine's or Palentine's Day celebration, which is 22% above the national average [5] Group 3: Spending Behavior - 33% of Canadians expect to spend more at restaurants for Valentine's Day this year compared to last year [6] - Galentine's Day in 2025 saw a 53% year-over-year increase in dining at restaurants priced $51 and above [6] - The Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list includes various dining options, from intimate settings to group dining spaces, catering to the evolving preferences of diners [5][10]

Find a restaurant you love on OpenTable's 2026 Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list Americans spend an average of two hours and 14 minutes searching for the right Valentine's Day dining venue.* This may be why some diners waited until the last minute: last year, 24% of OpenTable reservations were made within 48 hours and 14% within just 24 hours – but that procrastination may not have paid off, as diners set more 'Notify Me' alerts for Valentine's Day than any other holiday in 2025.** To help diners skip the s ...

Core Viewpoint - Stock splits do not alter a stock's intrinsic value but tend to increase investor interest, often leading to a rise in stock prices post-announcement [1][2]. Group 1: Booking Holdings - Booking Holdings is the most likely candidate for a stock split among high-priced stocks, having previously executed a reverse stock split 23 years ago [5]. - As a consumer-facing business, Booking Holdings appeals to individual investors, making a forward split attractive as it would lower share prices and increase share count, enhancing affordability [6]. - Current market data shows Booking Holdings trading at $5,098.04 with a market cap of $164 billion and a gross margin of 97% [7]. Group 2: NVR - NVR, trading at $7,762 per share, is unlikely to announce a stock split due to its asset-light business model and a history of avoiding stock dividends [8]. - NVR has consistently outperformed the market but has no plans for a stock split in the near future [8]. Group 3: Seaboard - Seaboard operates in diverse sectors including pork production, grain processing, and maritime shipping, but its volatile business model makes it a less likely candidate for a stock split [9]. - The company has experienced double-digit revenue growth in three of the last five years, but negative results in the other two years raise concerns about the timing of a potential split [10].

16 January 2026 Global Hotels & Leisure OTAs: Will strong demand matter? (Q4 preview) Richard J. Clarke, FCA +44 20 7676 6850 richard.clarke@bernsteinsg.com Niall Mitchelson +44 20 7676 7144 niall.mitchelson@bernsteinsg.com Lasith Siriwardana +44 20 7550 2191 lasith.siriwardana@bernsteinsg.com OTA traffic through Q4 looks to be shaping up well, with app user growth in the double digits for Airbnb, Booking and Expedia, while the latter two have seen a notable inflection in web traffic from Q3, with a very st ...

NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) announced today that it intends to hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Wednesday, February 18 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast at ir.bookingholdings.com and the audio will be available for replay on the website for seven days thereafter. Booking Holdings will post a release containing its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on the company's Investo ...

Scott Kaufman, aka Treading Softly, learned about investing firsthand from over a decade of financial sector experience. He is the lead analyst for Dividend Kings providing actionable insight into high quality dividend growing and undervalued opportunities. His focus is to see a bountiful harvest of cash dividends and strong capital gains, providing a robust total return.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiat ...

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of identifying high-quality dividend-growing and undervalued investment opportunities to achieve strong total returns through cash dividends and capital gains [1]. Group 1: Analyst Background - Scott Kaufman, known as Treading Softly, has over a decade of experience in the financial sector and serves as the lead analyst for Dividend Kings [1]. - The focus of the analysis is on providing actionable insights into investments that yield robust cash dividends and capital appreciation [1]. Group 2: Team Composition - The Dividend Kings team includes Kody, who is long on GOOGL, along with Justin Law and Rachel Kaufman [3].

Core Insights - Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) has a market capitalization of $164.9 billion and operates major brands like Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK, and OpenTable, providing services in accommodation, transportation, activities, and dining reservations [1] Financial Performance - The company is expected to announce its fiscal Q4 2025 results soon, with analysts predicting an adjusted EPS of $48.59, reflecting a 16.9% increase from $41.55 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast an adjusted EPS of $226.86, which represents a growth of 21.3% from $187.10 in fiscal 2024 [3] - Booking Holdings reported a stronger-than-expected Q3 2025 adjusted EPS of $99.50, with revenue reaching $9.01 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations due to steady travel demand and increased bundling of reservations [5] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, shares of Booking Holdings have increased by 5.2%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's return of 16.9% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF's gain of 8.2% [4] - Analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic consensus on BKNG stock, with a "Moderate Buy" rating; among 37 analysts, 24 recommend "Strong Buy," 2 suggest "Moderate Buy," and 11 indicate "Hold" [6] - The average analyst price target for Booking Holdings is $6,179.14, indicating a potential upside of 20.8% from current levels [6]