Group 1 - OpenTable has launched a new marketplace to simplify the booking of private and group dining experiences, benefiting both diners and restaurants by consolidating the booking process into a single hub [1][6] - A survey indicates that U.S. consumers spend an average of 17 hours booking venues for private dining, and the new platform addresses this by providing a user-friendly city discovery page with transparent pricing [2][6] - The platform features instant booking, allowing diners to secure reservations quickly and view real-time availability, which is expected to increase large booking leads for restaurants [3][6] Group 2 - Consumer preferences are shifting, with 72% of respondents favoring restaurant-hosted group dinners over home gatherings, and 66% willing to spend more per person for private dining [4][6] - This trend presents significant opportunities for the restaurant industry as more consumers choose dining out for events such as birthdays and corporate gatherings [4][6] Group 3 - Booking Holdings Inc. has a current stock price of $5,518.60, reflecting a 0.80% increase, with a market capitalization of approximately $178.9 billion [5]