“As a company, we believe in free and open borders. We feel this best f...” — Gillian Tans Quote

As a company, we believe in free and open borders. We feel this best facilitates the exchange of cultural values and ideas.

We have many accommodation owners - people who own small hotels, villas and bungalows - and the digital economy has opened up a world of possibility for these business owners. Now, they can sell to and communicate with people around the world, and where Booking.com comes in is to help these accommodation owners adapt to the digital world.

Understand tipping culture. Whereas Americans tip 15-20% when dining out, most European countries don't tip, as a service charge is typically included in the bill. Make sure you're not over-tipping by doing research before traveling.

India is a fast-growth market and is developing a lot. We continue to increase our partners here and make investments.

Most new jobs created by global digital opportunities make people more independent. Fewer people will work for one company at a time or in the same country all the time. More will work remotely across borders.

Israel sees the world just beyond its borders collapsing.

A nation without borders is like a house without walls - it collapses. And that is what is going to happen to our wonderful America.

'Know your enemy, name your enemy' is a 9/11 message that has gone unheeded. Our immigration and homeland security policies refuse to profile jihadi adherents at foreign consular offices and at our borders.