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Booking.com Targets Final Booking Stage as AI Planning Grows
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Booking.com Targets Final Booking Stage as AI Planning Grows

While 64% of Asia-Pacific travelers use AI tools to research trips, Booking Holdings reports direct chatbot referrals account for under 1% of room nights. The OTA is focusing on capturing travelers at the final transaction stage as consumers switch between multiple AI platforms before booking directly.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Over 64% of APAC travelers research travel via AI, but direct LLM referrals generate under 1% of room nights.
  2. 2Travelers cross-reference multiple AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini before navigating to trusted OTAs to pay.
  3. 3Booking.com's strategy prioritizes checkout conversion over early-stage trip inspiration.

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Source: Skift

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