Booking Holdings’ Room Nights Rise 7% as FTC Matter Cuts Revenue
Booking Holdings recorded 345 million room nights in Q3, while a $900 million FTC-related adjustment pushed reported revenue down to $8.89 billion.
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Booking Holdings operates in online and retail travel agencies and is known for global online travel brands led by Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, and KAYAK.
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Booking Holdings reports strong 2025 results, with multi-vertical “connected trip” bookings surging and AI driving efficiency gains.
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Booking Holdings delivered robust third-quarter results and highlighted its integration of artificial intelligence as a core ingredient of future growth.
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