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Agoda's 20th Anniversary: A Journey of Innovation and Community Contribution

Agoda Company Pte. Ltd., a renowned digital travel platform, proudly marks its 20th anniversary on May 19, 2023. To celebrate this significant milestone, Agoda is rolling out a global special sale featuring discounts of up to 60% from May 7 to 20, with an extraordinary 70% off available on May 21.

Founded in 2005 in Singapore, Agoda began as a hotel booking service aimed at Southeast Asia and has since evolved into a comprehensive global travel marketplace. Today, it offers more than 5 million accommodation options, over 130,000 flight routes, and 360,000 activities and experiences, allowing travelers to explore the world with ease.

Agoda has also established itself as a leading tech company in the APAC region. Over the past two decades, the company has worked diligently to provide users with a seamless search experience, ensuring they can book their ideal trips at optimal prices. Some of their key initiatives include:

• - Recording over 2 billion user interactions daily, including clicks, scrolls, and filter selections.
• - Conducting approximately 1 trillion price checks each day to guarantee the best rates for accommodations, flights, and activities.
• - Executing more than 1,000 A/B tests daily to enhance the user experience.
• - Processing 12 petabytes of data monthly (equivalent to 12 trillion bytes annually).
• - Achieving over 87 million downloads of its mobile app, making it the most downloaded OTA app across the APAC region, excluding China (according to Data.AI).

CEO Omri Morgenshtern commented on Agoda's anniversary, expressing pride in the company’s standing as one of the most trusted travel marketplaces in the region. He emphasized that the foundation of Agoda's success lies in its technological advancements, effectively establishing itself as a “Silicon Valley of APAC.” Morgenshtern highlights the company’s commitment to delivering competitive pricing while deeply understanding Asian cultures, which have always been central to Agoda’s mission. As customer expectations for a personalized booking experience rise, Agoda excels in identifying the best accommodations and flights for every traveler. With bold innovations like Generative AI, Agoda is poised to further enhance these experiences in years to come.

Moreover, Agoda remains dedicated to connecting with local communities, demonstrating a balance between technology and social responsibility. The company has raised over $1.3 million for the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) through its Eco Deals campaign, provided tech workshops for students in Thailand to cultivate work skills, and facilitated over 17,000 hours of volunteer work by its employees, emphasizing its commitment to social contribution throughout the APAC region.

The 20th-anniversary sale will be available on Agoda’s official website and app, making it easier for travelers to seize the opportunity for significant savings. From May 7 to May 20, discounts will reach up to 60%, with the sales peak on May 21 offering up to 70% off.

About Agoda

Agoda is a digital travel platform that provides a wide array of travel products, including more than 5 million hotels and vacation rentals, along with flights and activities at competitive rates, helping travelers experience the world affordably. Users can access Agoda's website at Agoda.com in 39 languages, and customer support is available 24/7.

As a subsidiary of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG), Agoda employs over 7,000 staff across 27 global offices, consistently leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance travel booking services.