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From Tickets to Takeoff: Gig-Tripping Made Seamless with viagogo and Booking.com
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- viagogo, the leading global secondary ticketing marketplace, today announced a new partnership with Booking.com, one of the world’s
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[{"type":"text","content":" LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nviagogo, the leading global secondary ticketing marketplace, today announced a new partnership with Booking.com, one of the world’s largest travel platforms, to make event-going even more seamless. Through the industry-first partnership, fans purchasing tickets on viagogo can now easily add hotels, flights, rental cars, attractions, and more through Booking.com - turning a bucket list gig into a complete experience.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251203376143/en/From Tickets to Takeoff: Gig-Tripping Made Seamless with viagogo and Booking.com\nResponding to fan demand for holistic event experiences, the partnership builds on the growing global phenomenon of “gig-tripping” - fans traveling specifically to attend concerts, games, and cultural events. viagogo data for 2025 shows:\n\n\nThe top three destinations for UK fans abroad are: 1. Madrid, 2. Amsterdam, 3. Rome.\n\n\n27% more UK fans travelled to international events in 2025 than in 2024.\n\n\nInternational buyers heading to UK events increased by 41% year-over-year.\n\n\n“Live events are driving global travel, and viagogo is leading that movement. With Booking.com, we are making it easier than ever for fans to go from buying a ticket to planning their entire trip - all in one place they already trust,” said Shaun Stewart, VP of Direct Issuance at viagogo. “Whether it’s a big game, a sold-out concert, or a must-see West End show, our customers can now extend the experience beyond the ticket.”\n\nOnce fans purchase their tickets on viagogo, they’ll be offered tailored travel options to:\n\n\nSearch and book places to stay near event venues.\n\n\nAdd flights and car rentals for out-of-town trips.\n\n\nDiscover and reserve local attractions, tours, and activities.\n\n\n“We are excited to partner with viagogo to help fans get the most out of their live event experiences,” said Cintia O. Tavella Gomez, Director of Partnerships at Booking.com. “From accommodations to attractions, Booking.com’s breadth of travel services will complement viagogo’s marketplace and create a more connected and convenient journey for fans.”\n\nBooking.com is partnering with viagogo internationally and StubHub North America. The integration has rolled out across viagogo’s website and app in the UK, wi...