Booking Holdings Inc. - BKNG STOCK NEWS

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) announced that CEO Glenn Fogel and CFO David Goulden will speak at the Cowen 50th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on June 2, 2022, at 10:50 am ET. A live audio cast of the presentation will be publicly available at ir.bookingholdings.com, with a replay accessible for 90 days. Booking Holdings operates several leading travel brands, providing services in over 220 countries. For more information, visit bookingholdings.com.

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) announced that CFO David Goulden will present at the 50th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 25th at 1:50 pm ET. The presentation will be accessible via live audio cast to the public at ir.bookingholdings.com, with a replay available for 30 days. Booking Holdings operates in over 220 countries and territories through brands including Booking.com and Priceline, aiming to simplify global travel experiences.

According to the Priceline Wedding Travel Report, 57% of Americans plan to attend more weddings this year, driven by the desire to celebrate after pandemic delays. The report indicates that the average cost for attending a wedding is over $2,700, stressing budgets, especially for Gen Z. Additionally, 59% report that high wedding costs hinder their vacation savings. With inflation rising, 81% say finding travel deals is critical. Priceline emphasizes its commitment to savings, stating it saves customers over $1 billion annually, with up to $625 savings through bundled bookings.

Agoda has partnered with Visa to introduce interest-free credit card instalments for bookings on its platform, making it the first OTA to offer this in the Asia Pacific. Initially available to HSBC Bank Malaysia credit card holders, the rollout will expand regionally to countries like Australia, Singapore, and Thailand. This initiative aims to accommodate changing consumer behaviors post-pandemic by providing flexible payment options. Agoda, part of Booking Holdings (BKNG), emphasizes its commitment to enhancing digital experiences for travelers.

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) will announce its first quarter financial results on May 4, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET through a press release on its Investor Relations website. A conference call will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss these results. The event will also be available for webcast. Booking Holdings is a leader in online travel, offering services via its popular brands, including Booking.com, Priceline, and Kayak.

Lower, the fintech with Ohio's largest Series A funding, has appointed Gautam Kumar as its first Chief Financial Officer. Kumar, previously CFO at Rocket Travel, Inc. (acquired by Bookings Holdings), will lead the company's financial strategies and growth initiatives. His leadership comes as Lower has been recognized by CB Insights as a potential public company and featured in Fast Company's list of innovative finance firms. Kumar aims to enhance customer experiences and promote wealth building through homeownership.

The Board of Directors of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) has nominated Sumit Singh, CEO of Chewy, for election to the Board during the Annual Meeting in June 2022. Singh has led Chewy since March 2018 and has a notable background with senior roles at Amazon and Dell Technologies. His inclusion is expected to bring valuable e-commerce and leadership experience to the Board. Additionally, Director Bob van Dijk will retire from the Board in June. The changes are part of an ongoing effort to strengthen leadership in the company.

Booking Holdings has announced the appointment of Omri Morgenshtern as the new Chief Executive Officer of Agoda, effective July 1, 2022. Morgenshtern, previously the Chief Operating Officer, has played a vital role in Agoda's growth since joining in 2014. John Brown, who has been CEO since 2018, is now Chairperson of Agoda. Booking Holdings' CEO, Glenn Fogel, expressed confidence in Morgenshtern's leadership, emphasizing his significant contributions to the company. This leadership transition is expected to sustain Agoda's momentum in the competitive online travel sector.

Booking Holdings (BKNG) will host a conference call on May 4, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its Q1 2022 financial results. The event will be webcasted and available for replay on the Investor Relations website for a week post-event. A financial results release will also be posted on the company's website at 4:00 p.m. ET the same day.