OpenAI has a new program to help SMEs get the most out of AI OpenAI's EU Economic Blueprint 2.0 plan includes a partnership with Booking.com to train 20,000 EU SMBs in AI. TechRadar · Jan 29
Stress-free travel: plan now to avoid holiday scams and pitfalls Top tips on holiday booking essentials, from how to pay to what insurance to buy and when The Guardian - UK · Jan 17
Fake listings and phishing emails: How travellers have lost hundreds to Booking.com scams Earlier this year, consumer watchdog Which? released a comprehensive report uncovering myriad scams and security issues on Booking.com. Euronews · Dec 23, 2025
Glowmads to Chronocations: The most ridiculous travel trends predicted for 2026 Travel trend predictions have been rolling in, so the Travel Desk breaks down whether we think these crazes will really take off in 2026 The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
ChatGPT's app store is here — here's my 7 favorite apps to try now ChatGPT's app store is now here. These are the best apps currently available for you to try out yourself. Tom’s Guide · Dec 18, 2025
Australian tourist's 'trip of lifetime' to London ruined by leaking hotel roof refund battle The 60-year-old traveller spent the remainder of her ‘dream’ trip trying to sort out the refund Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Exposed: Low‑Price Hotel Room Ads from Booking.com, Hilton and Other Hotel Giants Accused of 'Bait Pricing' The UK's ASA banned ads from Booking.com, Hilton, Accor, and Travelodge for misleading consumers with 'from' prices that exaggerated low-rate room availability. International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025
Adverts for Booking.com and three major hotel chains banned over misleading prices “Advertised prices must match what’s really available,” the Advertising Standards Authority said The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Ads for Booking.com and three hotel chains banned over misleading prices The ASA ruled that Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge and Hilton all misled consumers over the number of rooms available at the cheapest prices. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025
Major phishing attack hits hotels with ingenious new scam that also spreads dangerous malware Compromised hotels are used as a stepping stone to get to visitors and their credit cards. TechRadar · Nov 11, 2025
Best post-Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals on flights, cruises and more These are the best travel savings to know from the likes of Expedia, Jet2, British Airways and moreRead more: The best Travel Tuesday deals you will not want to miss The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
Planning A Trip? Experts Say Travel Demand Is Booming As Booking.com Crushes Expectations Booking Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:BKNG) delivered a stronger-than-expected third quarter, as travel demand strengthened across regions. Analysts said the company's fourth-quarter outlook signals continued momentum despite tough year-over-year comparisons. Benzinga · Oct 29, 2025
ChatGPT Atlas launch live — OpenAI takes on Chrome with new browser OpenAI is gearing up for a big announcement, and all signs point to the launch of an OpenAI browser complete with agentic AI abilities. Tom’s Guide · Oct 21, 2025
AI is using your data to set personalised prices online. It could seriously backfire You check prices online for a flight to Melbourne today. It’s $300. You leave your browser open. Two hours later, it’s $320. Half a day later, $280. Welcome to the world of algorithmic pricing, where technology tries to figure out what price you’re willing to pay. The Conversation · Oct 19, 2025
International Business Times · Oct 16, 2025 Airbnb And Booking.com Accused In France Over Israeli Settlement Listings A French human rights group on Thursday filed a legal complaint against Airbnb and Booking.com, accusing them of promoting "occupation tourism" by listing accommodation in Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories.
TechRadar · Oct 6, 2025 ChatGPT gets apps: now you can book a trip, build slides, and make Spotify playlists without leaving the chat OpenAI has made ChatGPT into an app-powered platform you can talk to.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025 Holiday horrors: Airbnb and Booking.com users battle for refunds as stays go wrong In a Consumer Champions special, Anna Tims tackles online rental disasters, from a tree collapsing on to a cottage to being trapped in a flat
FourFourTwo · Sep 26, 2025 Last minute tickets! 5 games that should be sold out this weekend - but still have amazing ticket deals available If you're looking for last-minute tickets to Arsenal, Manchester United or to see Manchester City this weekend, you still can
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Not taking their dog on holiday worries nearly half of owners – survey Many people choose holiday destinations based on how dog-friendly they are.
International Business Times UK · Aug 29, 2025 Booking.com Slammed as Brits Say Scam Messages Look '100% Genuine' — Ofcom Urged to Step In Booking.com is under fire after reports of fake listings, phishing emails and rising fraud cases. Which is urging Ofcom to review the platform's safety measures.
TechRadar · Aug 15, 2025 Booking.com phishing scam uses secret characters to trick victims - last-minute holiday hunters beware Hackers are using Unicode to hide malicious pages and deliver malware.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 15, 2025 Booking.com customers learn the hard way that Unicode is tricky A phishing campaign targeting Booking.com users relies on a technique involving the ambiguity of Unicode characters.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025 Booking.com ignored me after my bedbug nightmare I arrived at a Safestay hostel in London at midnight to find my bed infested, but the platform hasn’t replied to my complaint
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025 Discrimination in travel: What does the law say, and what actually happens? Are restrictions based on characteristics ever legal or justifiable?
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 European hotels to sue Booking.com over ‘illegal’ best price clauses ‘Abusive practices in the digital marketplace will not go unchallenged,’ said hotel association president