AMSTERDAM, March 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Booking.com uncovers unforgettable
travel experiences in Scotland,
New York and Sri Lanka that highlight
acts of extraordinary hospitality
What do a dream wedding in New
York, an adventure through the mountains of Sri Lanka and a family's search for their
roots in Scotland all have in
common? All saw a hospitality professional going out of their way
to make or save someone's trip and today Booking.com, the global
leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible
places to stay, is sharing their stories with the world as the
winners of its first-ever Booking Hero competition.
Following thousands of submissions via social media, Booking.com
has selected the three most touching and inspiring accounts of
hospitality professionals going above and beyond to create unique
and unforgettable travel experiences for their guests. The
customers were then flown back to surprise their Heroes in person
and to say thank you for making (and saving) their trips, with all
the emotional reunions caught live on camera.
A traveler finds his roots
A hiking accident turns strangers into family
A bride's dream is saved
"These stunning stories are testament to the incredible
dedication, commitment and passion that our partners put into
creating truly memorable experiences for travelers day in and day
out," said Pepijn Rijvers, CMO, Booking.com. "They beautifully
demonstrate that an amazing trip is about more than simply finding
the right destination or the perfect accommodation-it's also about
the people you meet along the way which truly make for an
unforgettable journey. And that's what travel is all about."
To read the full release, please visit Booking.com's global
media room.
About Booking.com:
Established in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com B.V. has grown from a
small Dutch start-up to one of the largest travel e-commerce
companies in the world. Part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG),
Booking.com now employs more than 17,000 employees in 198 offices
in 70 countries worldwide.
With a mission to empower people to experience the world,
Booking.com invests in digital technology that helps take the
friction out of travel. At Booking.com, we connect travelers with
the world's largest selection of incredible places to stay,
including everything from apartments, vacation homes, and
family-run B&Bs to 5-star luxury resorts, tree houses and even
igloos.
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mediarelations@booking.com
SOURCE Booking.com