GST invoicing support and enhanced travel management tools to help Indian start-ups and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

India, 2nd July 2026: Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, today announced new enhancements to Booking.com for Business, a corporate travel platform in India designed to help startups and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) manage business travel more efficiently. Building on the ease, choice and flexibility of Booking.com, the platform streamlines the process of capturing GST details and seamless transmission to partners. With enhanced budget management tools, it simplifies business travel while giving employees the freedom to book confidently within company guidelines.

As businesses scale, managing travel across teams, locations and budgets can become increasingly complex. Today, many organizations continue to rely on multiple booking platforms and manual processes, resulting in limited visibility over spend, itineraries and policy compliance. Booking.com for Business offers companies an all-in-one platform that integrates stays and flights into a single, seamless experience, while addressing business needs to gain greater oversight and control, while providing employees access to extensive travel options available on Booking.com.

Completely free to use, with no subscription or booking fees, Booking.com for Business offers companies the best of Booking.com including its global reach and personalised booking experiences. Businesses can access its extensive inventory of over 31 million property listings, ranging from city apartments and boutique stays to world-class hotels and resorts as well as more than 500 airlines serving over 4,500 destinations. Already trusted by more than 1.5 million companies globally, the platform reflects a growing shift towards flexible, tech-forward business travel solutions.

Designed for quick onboarding, the platform allows businesses to manage travel programmes with minimal complexity, helping companies manage travel more confidently through:

● GST invoicing: Support in providing tax-compliant invoices for Indian businesses.

● Traveller safety tools: Monitor itineraries and traveller locations through integrated tools such as Traveller Safety Map.

● Manage travel in one place: Book and oversee accommodation and flights through a single, intuitive dashboard with a clear view of company-wide travel activity.

● Flexible travel policies: Enable employees to book independently within company-defined parameters, balancing flexibility with control.

● Strengthen oversight and control: Track spend in real-time and set accommodation budget caps by city or country.

● Flexible payment options: Access company credit cards and prepayment options for selected stays.

● Expense management: Manage business travel expenses using the built-in AI powered tool within its mobile app to easily snap receipt photos on the go and create and share expense reports with less manual work.

● Marketplace access: Explore partner offers through the Booking.com for Business marketplace.

● Experience a modern UI/UX: Enjoy a simple, trusted interface that mirrors the ease of consumer travel apps, built specifically to handle the complexities of business travel.

● 24/7 Support: Access 24/7 support for bookings, changes and cancellations.

● Built-in rewards and savings: Unlock savings through Booking.com’s Genius loyalty programme, including discounts of up to 20% and value-added benefits such as complimentary breakfasts and room upgrades.

Santosh Kumar, Regional Head, South Asia, Booking.com, said: “India’s business travel landscape is at an inflection point. As companies grow, they are increasingly looking for solutions that offer greater flexibility and visibility while meeting the evolving expectations of today’s workforce. Booking.com for Business brings the familiarity, breadth of choice and intuitive booking experience that travellers know from Booking.com to business travel. As part of Booking.com’s Connected Trip vision, we are making it easier for businesses and employees to navigate their corporate travel through a seamless, efficient and connected travel experience. Business travel continues to evolve and striking the right balance between organisational needs and traveller expectations becomes increasingly important. Through Booking.com for Business, we aim to make that balance easier to achieve.”

Indian businesses can now register for a free account and begin managing their travel programs immediately at business.booking.com.

CONTACT DETAILS: For further information contact Booking.com India Press Office: in-booking.com@alkimyxglobal.com

About Booking.com:

Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com’s mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. By investing in the technology that helps take the friction out of travel, Booking.com’s marketplace seamlessly connects millions of travellers with memorable experiences every day. For more information, follow @bookingcom on social media or visit news.booking.com.