Booking Holdings Inc.

Booking Holdings Inc. is a global online travel services company that connects consumers with accommodation, transportation, and dining options. Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut and founded in 1997, the company operates a portfolio of well-known brands including Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK, and OpenTable. Through these platforms, users can search, compare, and reserve hotels, hostels, apartments, vacation rentals, and alternative accommodations, as well as flights, rental cars, and travel packages. KAYAK functions as a metasearch engine, aggregating travel offers from numerous providers, while OpenTable focuses on restaurant reservations and table management solutions. Booking Holdings Inc. serves individual travelers, corporate clients, and travel partners worldwide, monetizing its services primarily through commissions, service fees, and advertising. Its technology-driven platforms play a central role in the digital travel ecosystem by helping suppliers optimize occupancy and pricing while giving consumers broad choice, convenience, and transparency when planning and managing trips.