BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. Booking.com Unveils the Traveller Review Awards 2023 Recipients and This Year's Most Welcoming Places on Earth.
Highlights:
* A record 1.36 million travel providers are being recognized for their hospitality with a Traveller Review Award 2023
* For the sixth year in a row, apartments (629,421) are the most-awarded accommodation type globally, with more than three times as many awards as holidays homes (177,795), coming in second, or hotels (172,036) in third
* Nearly one in ten accommodation award recipients globally have also been recognized with a Travel Sustainable badge for their efforts to operate more sustainably
* Polignano a Mare in
Apartments and homes continue to shine
As the most-awarded property type globally, apartments take the top spot for the sixth year in a row, with a grand total of 629,421 partners being recognized for their efforts in the 2023 edition of the Traveller Review Awards. For the very first time in the history of the awards, holiday homes (177,795) have claimed the second spot from hotels (172,036), with guest houses (91,635) and bed and breakfasts (78,247) rounding out the top five. When it comes to the countries being recognized with the most awards for homes, apartments and other unique places to stay,
A more sustainable traveler experience
Nearly one in ten accommodation award recipients globally (122,095) have also been recognized with a Travel Sustainable badge for their efforts to operate more sustainably. In fact, Travel Sustainable accommodations were three times more likely to receive a Traveller Review Award 2023, compared to those not being recognized with a Travel Sustainable badge. Out of all accommodation types, hotels had the highest share of Travel Sustainable accommodations (15%) receiving a Traveller Review Award 2023.
Helping travelers get from A to B
This is the fourth year that
It's that personal attention to detail when checking in or sharing helpful recommendations to explore the destination like a local that demonstrates how our partners show up and shine for travelers in a multitude of ways each and every day. These awards are our way of thanking them for their dedication to making everyone feel welcome and to going out of their way to create incredible experiences for our customers. Whether it's a friendly greeting from a taxi driver at the airport, sharing some local driving tips at the car rental counter or a thoughtful note waiting in the room, our passionate partners help make every trip more special.
2023's Most Welcoming Places on Earth
This year's Most Welcoming Places on Earth span five continents and feature hidden coastal gems, rural destinations surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and even a bustling Latin American metropolis. They have all been identified based on the share of accommodation partners receiving a Traveller Review Award 2023* and provide even the most seasoned traveler with bucket list inspiration for their future trips.
2023's Most Welcoming Cities On Earth
Polignano a Mare,
Hualien City,
Klaipeda,
Ushuaia,
Porto De Galinhas,
For more about exploring and experiencing all these welcoming cities have to offer, check out this destination guide.
2023's Most Welcoming Regions On Earth*
Epirus,
Mures,
To be recognized with an award, accommodation partners had to have an average review score of 8.0 (out of 10) or higher based on at least 3 reviews, as of
Only customers that have actually stayed at an accommodation, rented a car or rode in a taxi can leave a review of their experience on
*Destinations were sorted by the total share of Traveller Review Award 2023 recipients when compared to the total amount of eligible properties in that city or region (accommodation only). Destinations also had to have an above-average amount of winners to be included on this list (500 award recipients or higher for cities and 500 recipients or higher for regions) and were curated for geographic spread.
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