Booking’s AI Integration Fuels Record Quarterly Performance

The travel sector witnessed a standout performance as Booking Holdings unveiled financial results that substantially outpaced market projections for the third quarter of 2025. The company not only reported record-breaking metrics but also significantly upgraded its full-year outlook, with strategic advancements in artificial intelligence capturing significant investor attention.

Booking Holdings delivered an exceptionally strong quarter, with key performance indicators showing robust growth. Gross travel bookings surged 14% to reach $49.7 billion, supported by an 8% increase in booked accommodations, which totaled 323 million nights. Revenue generation climbed 13% to $9.0 billion, surpassing the upper limit of the company’s own guidance range.

Profitability metrics demonstrated even greater strength, with adjusted EBITDA advancing 15% to $4.2 billion. Earnings performance proved Read more...