Booking Holdings is a global online travel company behind major brands including Booking.com, Priceline, Kayak, Agoda, and OpenTable. Across its platforms, travelers can book accommodations, flights, rental cars, and attractions—while partners (hotels, property managers, airlines, and more) use Booking’s tools to reach customers around the world.
Because travel is highly seasonal, Booking Holdings reports its results on a calendar-year basis (year ended December 31). This page consolidates the most useful, verifiable metrics—revenue, net income, gross travel bookings, room nights, workforce size, and global reach—plus clearly labeled historical financials.
Quick Answer (2026)
In 2025, Booking Holdings reported $26.917 billion in total revenues and $5.404 billion in net income. The company also reported $186.1 billion in gross travel bookings and 1.2 billion room nights booked in 2025. As of December 31, 2024, Booking Holdings employed approximately 24,300 employees.
Key Booking Holdings Metrics (Latest Available)
| Metric | Latest figure | Year / as-of date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | $26.917B | 2025 | FY2025 earnings release (PDF) |
| Net income | $5.404B | 2025 | FY2025 earnings release (PDF) |
| Gross travel bookings | $186.1B | 2025 | Company factsheet |
| Room nights booked | 1.2B | 2025 | Company factsheet |
| Employees | ~24,300 | As of Dec. 31, 2024 | SEC Form 10-K (FY2024) |
| Countries / territories served | 220+ | Current company statement | Company factsheet |
| Languages supported | 40+ | Current company statement | Company factsheet |
| Listings (places to stay) | 31M+ listings | Current company statement | Company factsheet |
Booking Holdings Brands
Booking Holdings operates a portfolio of travel brands that target different traveler needs:
- Booking.com (accommodations, flights, cars, attractions)
- Priceline (travel deals and booking)
- Kayak (metasearch)
- Agoda (strong presence in Asia-Pacific accommodations)
- OpenTable (restaurant reservations)
Revenue vs. Gross Travel Bookings (Why Both Matter)
Two numbers come up most often when people research Booking Holdings:
- Gross travel bookings (sometimes called “gross bookings”) reflect the total value of travel reservations made across the platforms.
- Total revenues represent what Booking Holdings recognizes as revenue (for example, commissions, merchant margin, advertising and other revenues).
In 2025, Booking Holdings reported $186.1B in gross travel bookings and $26.917B in total revenues.
Booking Holdings Employees
In its FY2024 SEC filing, Booking Holdings reported approximately 24,300 employees as of December 31, 2024, with roughly 3,100 based in the U.S. and about 21,200 outside the U.S. Workforce totals can shift year to year as the company invests in product, customer service, and partner tools.
Booking Holdings Annual Revenue (Historical)
- 2025: $26.917 billion
- 2024: $23.739 billion
- 2023: $21.4 billion
- 2022: $17.1 billion
- 2021: $10.958 billion
- 2020: $6.796 billion
- 2019: $15.066 billion
- 2018: $14.5 billion
- 2017: $12.681 billion
- 2016: $10.743 billion
- 2015: $9.223 billion
- 2014: $8.441 billion
- 2013: $6.793 billion
Booking Holdings Annual Net Income (Historical)
- 2025: $5.404 billion
- 2024: $5.882 billion
- 2023: $4.3 billion
- 2022: $3.1 billion
- 2021: $1.165 billion
- 2020: $59 million
- 2019: $4.865 billion
- 2017: $2.340 billion
- 2016: $2.134 billion
- 2015: $2.551 billion
- 2014: $2.421 billion
- 2013: $1.892 billion
FAQ
How much revenue does Booking Holdings make?
Booking Holdings reported $26.917 billion in total revenues in 2025 (and $23.739B in 2024).
How much profit does Booking Holdings make?
Booking Holdings reported $5.404 billion in net income in 2025 (and $5.882B in 2024).
What are “gross travel bookings”?
Gross travel bookings represent the total value of travel reservations booked across Booking Holdings’ platforms. In 2025, Booking reported $186.1 billion in gross travel bookings.
How many room nights does Booking Holdings book?
Booking Holdings reported 1.2 billion room nights booked in 2025.
How many employees does Booking Holdings have?
Booking Holdings reported approximately 24,300 employees as of December 31, 2024 in its SEC filing. Its public factsheet also describes the workforce as 24,000+ employees.
In how many countries does Booking Holdings operate?
The company factsheet states Booking Holdings operates in 220+ countries and supports 40+ languages.
Sources
- Booking Holdings FY2025 earnings release (PDF): revenue, net income, financial statements
- Booking Holdings factsheet: gross travel bookings, room nights, countries, languages, listings, employees
- Booking Holdings FY2024 Form 10-K (SEC): employee count and workforce breakdown
- Booking Holdings investor relations: annual reports archive