Booking Holdings plans to combine B2B operations across platforms; Asia to lead the travel growth in '26: Agoda
As announced at the recent Agoda Media roundtable, Booking Holdings will soon be unifying Agoda, Booking.com & Priceline B2B arms, aiming at simplifying engagement for global partners and enhancing innovation capabilities. Agoda senior officials also shared some interesting data around the APAC region highlighting a growth of about 9% CAGR (2025–2027), far outpacing other regions.
Agoda reports India tops in Asia for spiritual travel interest in 2026
Digital travel platform Agoda released its 2026 Travel Outlook Report. The report shows that Indian travellers are the most likely in Asia to plan trips for spiritual purposes this year. Nearly one in five Indian travellers (19%) expect to take a spiritually motivated trip in 2026, the highest share among Asian markets surveyed. India ranks first, followed by Indonesia in second and Malaysia...
India ranks 3rd in Asia in sustainable travel interest: Agoda
Agoda’s 2026 Sustainable Travel Survey revealed that 88% of Indian travellers consider sustainability important when choosing travel options in 2026, placing India third in Asia for prioritising sustainable travel. The findings highlight that sustainability is becoming increasingly central to how Asian travellers plan their trips. Across the region, Thailand leads the ranking with 95%,...
Agoda reveals Asia's top river cruise destination for 2026
Digital travel platform Agoda’s latest ranking reveals the top destinations where travellers can enjoy a river cruise Asia, according to activities booked through Agoda between January to February 2026. Experiences are at the heart of travel, and river cruises offer travellers a unique way to experience Asia’s diverse landscapes, cultures, and cuisines, from the bustling waterways of Bangkok...
Agoda reports 211% surge in travel interest for Jaipur, other destinations this Holi season
Digital travel platform Agoda analysed accommodation search data for domestic travel for the upcoming Holi week, revealing a rise in travel interest compared to last year in destinations such as Jaipur, Udaipur and Vrindavan. Alongside temple towns and heritage cities, travellers are choosing destinations that allow them to participate in vibrant festivities and shared cultural moments...
Thailand and Malaysia lead as top via-free destinations for Indian travellers: Agoda
The latest accommodation search data from digital travel platform Agoda reveals Thailand and Malaysia as the most preferred visa free international destinations among Indian travellers. According to the data, Indonesia continues to lead among visa on arrival (VOA) markets. The data reflects an uptick in interest compared to last year toward destinations across Asia that combine easy entry requirem
Darjeeling most searched domestic destinations in North-East for Oct-Dec 2025: Agoda
Cherrapunji, Pelling, and Kalimpong are also enjoying increased domestic interest
Agoda reveals India’s most affordable year-end flight routes for holiday travellers
Guwahati–Agartala (INR 1,300) emerged as India’s most affordable domestic route this festive season whereas for international travel, Ahmedabad–Bangkok (INR 65,00) stood out as the cheapest option for Indian travellers
Agoda unveils trending camping destinations among South Korean travellers this fall
Bali and Lombok (Indonesia) topped the list of most popular international camping destinations among South Korean travellers according to booking data on Agoda, followed by Pienza (Italy), Phuket (Thailand), and Majorca (Spain).
Agoda and Hoshino Resorts Inc Partnership Unlocks Access to Japan’s Premier Hotel Brands
The partnership adds properties across all 6 of Hoshino Resorts Inc’s brands making Agoda the first travel platform to showcase Hoshino Resorts’ entire brand portfolio
