Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth kept his Strong Buy rating on Booking Holdings, saying that sustained strong consumer travel spending and increasing demand for alternative accommodations are driving "robust" hotel room bookings for the company. The analyst cites the 10% increase in Q1 room nights booked and also points to the company's continued growth in China through its Ctrip and Meituan-Dianping partnerships. Feinseth further states that Booking Holdings' continued investment in technology will help it further leverage its "broad" customer base.

Stay has announced a partnership with Booking.com. This strategic partnership allows Stay to expand their global property portfolio to guests worldwide through the properties listed on the Booking.com platform. Stay will now feature over 28 million reported listings available on Booking.com, offering guests unparalleled access to diverse accommodation options including homes, hotels, villas, apartments, and more. With Stay's commitment to excellence in hospitality and the expanded accommodation offering, travelers can expect a seamless booking experience and unparalleled stays across more than 175,000 destinations in more than 220 countries and territories across the globe.

In a regulatory filing, Booking Holdings disclosed that its CEO Glenn Fogel sold 750 shares of common stock on April 15th in a total transaction size of $2.65M.