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" China's domestic travel is increasing, and that's why we are building our teams here in China. "
Gillian Tans
Here
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" We are putting a lot of investments behind building customer loyalty. We need to make sure we keep investing in the right tech that will help customers. If we keep doing that well, we will keep progressing. "
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" There are a few books I can recommend, but one you should read for sure is 'Do More Faster,' a book full of advice for young entrepreneurs. Looking back at the early days of Booking.com, I recognize a lot of things that feature in this the book - like 'fail fast, learn quickly.' "
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" Eventually, we want to be able to say, whether in your own neighborhood or a city across the globe, our technology will be needed to break through barriers - whether it's money, time, languages, or simply choice. "
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" We will invest more into China to make sure that our brand gets more known to Chinese customers. "
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" Starting a business and building a product are not for the faint of heart. You have to learn to not let little disappointments get you down and to stay focused on the big picture. "
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" Using science to tell us what customers are looking for is second nature for us here. "
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" Recognizing that female participation in technology is lower than it should be, we are committed to bolstering female tech talent, eliminating obstacles and challenges they face, and fostering diversity. "
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" India is a fast-growth market and is developing a lot. We continue to increase our partners here and make investments. "
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" Tech is a key driver of social and economic change, and around the world, women like me are transforming businesses, industries, and communities. "
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" Our mission is to empower people to experience the world. "
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" Eventually, people should just say 'give me the best hotel in a certain date in a certain location.' "
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" 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. "
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" Employing women is good for business. "
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" Booking.com has been very good at performance marketing. That's how we grew our business. "
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" Friction still exists in travel, and we are on a quest to go even further to make the entire experience - from planning to staying and beyond - even easier with technology. "
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" India has a sizeable chunk of the Asian travel market - both inbound and outbound travel. "
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" The move to Internet-enable travel booking is creating massive convenience, efficiency, and savings for consumers. "
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" There is a misperception among job seekers that opportunities for women in tech exist only for those with coding or engineering experience. To be sure, technology firms do need women with these skills, but they also need women with expertise in other areas, like marketing and finance. "
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" We wanted to go much bigger than anybody else. That's why we've targeted so many countries. "
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Bigger
Why
Anybody
" Traveling is an experience that you can always carry with you. It makes the world come together more so we understand each other better. "
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Together
You
" We believe in global scalability with local relevance. "
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Relevance
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" We are a bottom-up culture, and we need a communications platform that can facilitate that. "
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Culture
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" I think companies need to take more ownership over the gender gap themselves because if everybody does that, then overall, it will improve. "
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" Typically, I get to the office around eight o'clock. I have a very mixed schedule, and I always try to keep time for things that are not planned. You need time for whatever might pop up in the week. "
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Time
Week
" People always travel no matter what. "
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" I am a woman, and I am proud to say that I work in technology. But I also recognise that the combination of those two facts puts me in the minority. "
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Work
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" For me, it's about taking things that do not take a lot of space. Don't take a lot of shoes. I tend to pack a lot of dresses, for instance, because they take up less space. "
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" Whether you are checking luggage or bringing a carry-on, always weigh and measure your bags to make sure they are below the airline's size and weight restrictions. Excess baggage fees can be costly. Avoid all baggage fees by only bringing a carry-on. "
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" The mission of Booking is to empower people to experience the world. Whatever people want to do, wherever they want to go, they can book it with us. "
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" I don't think there's ever a wrong answer as long as people are willing to learn, share. You're never done learning. "
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Done
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