Booking Holdings Defies Travel Slump With 7% Surge in Gross Bookings

Highlights Booking Holdings reported $46.7 billion in gross bookings (up 7% YoY) and $4.8 billion in revenue (up 8% YoY) in Q1 2025, driven by diversified offerings and growth in room nights, rental cars and airline ticket sales, despite broader economic and geopolitical uncertainties. The company is pushing forward with its “connected trip” vision, leveraging AI tools, a revamped loyalty program and platform enhancements to improve customer experience, reduce marketing reliance and drive cross-selling ...