Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG)

Our Connecticut office was brimming with colleagues (and pies! 🥧) last week as teams from Booking.com, Priceline, KAYAK, Agoda, and OpenTable came together for a festive potluck lunch. As we head into the year's final stretch, we're especially thankful for our teams who make our mission possible. Together, let's keep driving the industry forward—supporting business for our partners across the globe and making it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Live from Singapore, Booking Holdings CFO Ewout Steenbergen joined CNBC with Monica Pitrelli and Chery Kang. They explored the latest travel insights, our global diversification strategy and our ongoing commitment to the Connected Trip vision - delivering seamless, personalized experiences for travelers around the world. 🌎 Check out the full interview: https://lnkd.in/ebibdcXq

Our colleagues at the Booking Holdings India Center of Excellence recently came together for Career Connect 2.0, a day of reflection, learning and intentional career-building. 🔹 The Blueprint: Over 100 colleagues didn’t just think about their next move - they mapped it. Through our Level Up! sessions, teams created clear, personalized development roadmaps. 🔹 Future-Proofing: We explored how technology is transforming the way we work, and shared practical tools to stay ahead and grow with confidence. 🔹 Hard Conversations, Real Growth: In Feedback workshops, we discovered how tough conversations don’t break trust - they strengthen it. At Booking Holdings, every individual contributes to our mission - and together, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world. #lifeatBKNG

We are excited to celebrate Suzanne Cooper, MCR, SLCR's 5-year anniversary! Five years later, Suzanne reflects on her journey: "I’m incredibly grateful for the journey so far and for the talented, driven colleagues who support our global business and talent. I love the fast pace and entrepreneurial spirit of our work, backed by strong financial health and innovative, growth-focused leadership. A highlight has been helping build new entities from the ground up and creating environments that spark creativity, connection, and productivity—spaces that bring our mission to life: making it easier for everyone to experience the world. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and excited for what’s ahead." Thank you for all that you do in your role as VP, Real Estate!

We are pleased to celebrate John Burns's 5-year anniversary! When asked to reflect, John shared: "I'm excited to celebrate five years with Booking Holdings! It’s been an incredible journey filled with learning, growth, and collaboration alongside such talented individuals. I look forward to the continued journey ahead with this community of fantastic colleagues." We appreciate all that you do in your role as Senior Manager, State & Local Income Tax Compliance!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Brett Keller for his 26 years of exceptional leadership and vision at Priceline. Looking ahead, we are excited to see Brigit Zimmerman guide the company into its next chapter of growth and innovation. 🌎✈️

We are excited to celebrate Kevin Buckley's 5-year anniversary! When asked to reflect on his journey at BHI, Kevin shared: "What I enjoy most is being part of such an experienced and diverse Global Business Services team. Every day, I get to collaborate with talented colleagues around the world who bring different perspectives and expertise to the table. It’s incredibly rewarding to see how that collective knowledge drives innovation and delivers impact!" We appreciate all that you do in your role as VP, Global Business Services!

At Booking Holdings, our brands—Booking.com, Priceline, KAYAK, Agoda and OpenTable—are connected by our shared mission: making it easier for everyone to experience the world.   Our Chief Human Resources Officer, Paulo Pisano, recently spoke with Morning Brew’s Adam DeRose about building “connective tissue” across teams. Through collaboration, shared learning and cross-brand initiatives, we empower our teams to work smarter and deliver better experiences for travelers and partners alike. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2_Qth8q

We’re proud to announce that Booking Holdings’ Center of Excellence in Romania has been named #1 in Undelucram.ro’s Top Employers 2025 list, ranking first both overall and in the IT&C industry. This remarkable achievement underscores the success of our Center in attracting, retaining and developing top talent. At Booking Holdings, we are committed to fostering a culture where our colleagues feel supported and inspired to innovate, helping us advance our mission: making it easier for everyone to experience the world.

We are pleased to celebrate Samantha Finnerty's 5-year anniversary! Five years later, Samantha reflects on her journey: "I truly enjoy working at BHFS because I've been given the unique opportunity to design our office processes from the very beginning, fostering a real sense of ownership. Collaborating with teams across different brands has been incredibly rewarding, and I deeply value our company's culture. The continuous opportunities for professional development, coupled with the strong spirit of teamwork and collaboration, make this an exceptional place to be. Being part of this journey from its inception five years ago to finally 'Going Live' is a huge accomplishment and a testament to what we can achieve together." Thank you for all that you do in your role as Office Manager/Health & Safety Officer at BHFS!