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" We found we were able to create better, customer-centric product features more quickly with a more diverse product team. "
Gillian Tans
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" As a company, we believe in free and open borders. We feel this best facilitates the exchange of cultural values and ideas. "
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" If you look around Booking.com, it's a very gender-balanced company. "
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" Technology's great, but you can only be as good in technology as your people are. "
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" People always travel no matter what. "
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" I've always been curious and taken many risks, but that is quite atypical for a woman. On the other hand, I think that's the only way to grow beyond yourself. "
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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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" Many people think we are a technology company, but we are totally customer-led. "
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" We believe in global scalability with local relevance. "
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" As CEOs or board members, women are still underrepresented, and that gap is actually growing. "
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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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" Instead of traveling on a weekend, begin your trip on a Tuesday or Wednesday, which are often the cheapest days to fly. Being flexible with timing can help with savings. "
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